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DINING OUT: SOUTH GATE RESTAURANT - The finest dining on N.Y.'s Central Park South
Situated on Central Park East at the Jumeriah Essex House’s South Gate restaurant is the culinary domain of Executive Chef Kerry Heffernan. The restaurant is a marvelous New York oasis located in the veritable culinary desert of this big canyon city.
Johnson done for year
Nick Johnson's worst fears were confirmed today: He's out for the rest of the season.
Redskins sign seventh-rounder
The Washington Redskins signed seventh-round draft pick Rob Jackson.
Dave Fay Memorial game on July 19
The second annual Dave Fay Memorial hockey game will be held July 19 at 8:30 p.m. at Kettler Capitals Iceplex.
KILL - Cooperstown Bound? - Curt Schilling
Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling announced last week that he was having season-ending shoulder surgery. For the 41-year-old Schilling, it may mean not only the end of his season, but the end of his career. So, if this is it, what is his place in baseball history? Never one to shy away from a good baseball debate, National Pastime's Nick Leco takes a closer look at Schilling's Hall of Fame resume.
My Five - Young Guns
Young pitchers are like Christmas presents: The build-up as you count down the days until their arrival, the hopes and dreams of what could be and the mystery are all similar. You don't know what you're going to get until you unveil them, but the anticipation alone keeps you up at night. Some presents come wrapped in a great big box only to disappoint (Homer Bailey - "D'oh!") but every so often there's a toy you get years of joy from, like these guys. By Sean Raposa.
Morning Report - Tuesday, June 24
Angels ace John Lackey shut down the Nats, Ben Sheets did the same to the Braves. Josh Beckett and Dan Haren went toe-to-toe at Fenway, while Felix Hernandez - yes, that Felix Hernandez - slugged a grand slam off Johan Santana before leaving with an ankle injury. Catch up on all yesterday's action in today's Morning Report. By Tim Whitman.
Georgia rallies to take 1-0 series lead
At some point, mentioning the fact that there's incredible drama going on in Omaha becomes redundant. We're way past that point. Georgia and Fresno State opened the best-of-three College World Series championship series in fine fashion last night with a game that saw two ties and four lead changes before Georgia outlasted Fresno State 7-6. By Tom Stad.
KILL - Georgia rallies to take 1-0 series lead
At some point, mentioning the fact that there's incredible drama going on in Omaha becomes redundant. We're way past that point. Georgia and Fresno State opened the championship series in fine fashion last night with a game that saw two ties and four lead changes before Georgia outlasted Fresno State 7-6 to take a 1-0 series lead. By Tom Stad.
Surgery for Johnson
The word from the Mayo Clinic is in, and it's not good: Nick Johnson will have arthroscopic surgery tomorrow on his injured right wrist. According to GM Jim Bowden, the veteran first baseman could miss the remainder of the season.
Sports owners and politics
A quick examination of the donations made by D.C.-area sports team owners shows some strong Democratic leanings, with support of both Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton.
What Seattle ran
A question posed on a recent Redskins message board wondered what Seattle ran offensively against the Redskins in the teams' January playoff game, won by the Seahawks 35-14. You asked for it, here it is.
Baseball vs. Football, George Carlin style
This post isn't about the Nats. It's about today's sad news from the comedy world. Thus, in honor of the late, great George Carlin, here's his classic take on the differences between baseball and football.
Obama, Clinton choose N.H. for "Unity" moment
Obama will join his former rival in aptly-named Granite State town where they each won 107 votes.
PUBLISHED - My Five - Young Guns
Young pitchers are like Christmas presents: The build-up as you count down the days until their arrival, the hopes and dreams of what could be and the mystery are all similar. You don't know what you're going to get until you unveil them, but the anticipation alone keeps you up at night. Some presents come wrapped in a great big box only to disappoint (Homer Bailey - "D'oh!") but every so often there's a toy you get years of joy from, like these guys. By Sean Raposa.
The best -- as I see it! Part III -- Quarterbacks
Who are the best Redskins quarterbacks ever? Read my take!
Spinning Wheels: A Community for Car Lovers
Gas prices are higher than you think
When gas prices are calculated as a function of constant dollars it's interesting to see what it would have cost in past decades.
Prospect Q&A - Jason Donald, Philadelphia Phillies
Even with reigning N.L. MVP Jimmy Rollins blocking his path, Phillies shortstop prospect Jason Donald's solid all-around game and baseball smarts give him a good shot of reaching the majors sooner rather than later. The 2006 third-round pick is an above-average defender and provides surprising pop for a middle infielder, and looks ready to help the big league club whenever he's called upon. By Jay LeBlanc.
