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KILL - College World Series preview
It all comes down to this. College baseball's best have battled all season for the right to compete for the national championship at Omaha's historic Rosenblatt Stadium. With the first pitch just hours away, National Pastime college baseball writer Tom Stad profiles the Elite Eight squads who still harbor hopes of making history.
McCain gets a helping hand
McCain's challenge to Obama on town halls will soon begin to pay off.
The best -- as I see it! Part I: The offensive line
Who were the best offensive linemen to ever play for the Washington Redskins? I make my picks here. If you agree, support me with your comments. If you disagree, then let me have it! ..... in your comments.
Catching up with Randy Tomlin
Randy Tomlin didn't have overpowering stuff, but he got the most out of his abilities as a left-handed starter with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the early '90s. Now, as pitching coach of the advanced Class A Potomac Nationals, he's helping some of Washington's best young prospects do the same. By Jay LeBlanc.
Are laptops useless?
One computer magazine editor says laptop computers aren't for everybody. True, but the fellow is selling computer users short in many instances.
Weekly Minor-League Report
Straight from the mind of Nats PR man Bill Gluvna, it's the weekly Minor-League Report...
Live from the NHL Awards Show
They're just about ready to get cooking here in Toronto at the NHL Awards Show. The red carpet walk is in full swing outside on Yonge Street
MOMCATIONS: Busch Gardens Jungala: Animals, Adventure, and Play Area Create Big Fun
Keeping the travel close to home, writer Lisa Ruth checks out the newest Tampa, Florida attraction, Jungala, at Busch Gardens.
Horton signs
Safety Chris Horton, a seventh-rounder, became the first of Washington's 10 draft picks to sign with the team this afternoon.
Cheney regrets only 'not getting bin Laden'
Vice President Cheney today said he regrets "not getting [Osama] bin Laden," but nothing else, looking back on his nearly eight years in the White House.
Sleek Sikh
Sandeep Caberwal, a lawyer and entrepreneur, is now known for something different: modeling high-fashion mens clothing while sporting his Sikh turban; possibly the first Sikh in this country to be photographed in a fashion spread
Rock Flies Right Through Paper!
It's official: The world has run out of competitive events to televise.
United States a superpower? We prefer VINWWOACO
President Bush was asked in an interview with France 3 TV whether he believes the U.S. will still be the world's greatest superpower in 10 years.
Spinning Wheels: A Community for Car Lovers
This isn't like the 70s oil crisis
Many people are comparing the current oil crisis to the 1973 and 1979 shortages, but there are major differences for the auto industry.
PUBLISHED - Prospect Q&A - John Ely, White Sox
As the Chicago White Sox slumped toward their eventual 70-92 record last summer, the team realized it would need an influx of good young pitching to compete in the A.L. Central going forward and took pitchers with their first six picks in last June's MLB draft. With three big-league caliber pitches in his repertoire and outstanding command, third-rounder John Ely looks like he'll be ready to help the big league club sooner rather than later. By Jay LeBlanc.
Like man, like car
Media room regulars hadn't heard a car make so much racket since Sterling Palmer last haunted these parts more than a decade ago.
