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Olsen will have surgery; out for the year
Left-hander Scott Olsen's shoulder injury isn't as bad as the Nationals feared when an MRI showed "labrum issues," but it will require surgery that will cause the 25-year-old to miss the rest of the year.
Advice columnist sides with college over gay roommate assignment
Syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson sided with an un-named college today that told an incoming Freshman he must room with a gay roommate despite his objections
College Football Countdown: Nos. 66-70
Getting closer to the midpoint. Hoo's still paying attention?
Thru 5: Martin done, Nats down
Livan Hernandez has outpitched the already-departed J.D. Martin, and the Nationals trail the Mets 5-2 after five innings.
MRI shows "labrum issues" in Olsen's shoulder
Interim manager Jim Riggleman said an MRI of Scott Olsen's shoulder showed some "labrum issues" -- a phrase that, for any pitcher, usually sets the recovery timetable in months, not weeks.
Campbell talks to LaVar
Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell made an appearance on the city's new sports talk radio station today.
Obama's gaffe on healthcare
Perhaps President Obama is staying up late working on the much criticized health care reform plans in congress. According to Politico, he gaffed it up on Monday at the Childrens National Medical Center in Washington.
Monday lineups
Here are the lineups for tonight's game, the first of three between the Mets and Nationals:
Did Obama move deadline for healthcare passage?
CBS Marketwatch is reporting that President Obama is apparently moving his deadline for Congress to pass health-care reform legislation.
Pork for the poor
Is pork for the poor the sort of fatty government spending everyone is supposed to hate? The Obama Administration hopes not.
Say what? White House uses Twitter, FTW!
The Obama White House is getting hipper to Twitter language. It used a tweet to announce a press conference.
Palin's hairdresser accuses NYT of lying
Don’t ever try to come between a woman and her hairdresser -- especially if that woman happens to be Gov. Sarah Palin.
Tavarez gone after blowout loss
The Nationals designated right-hander Julian Tavarez for assignment after the 36-year-old gave up a run and three hits in 2/3 of an inning on Sunday. They called up Logan Kensing - another in-season addition - to take Tavarez's place, making Joe Beimel the only member of the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen still on the team.
The Washington Misfits are not who they thought they were
The Misfits get swept by the Chicago Cubs, and are winless since they fired Manny Acta.
Storen to Potomac
Just got word that Drew Storen, who the Nationals took with the 10th overall pick in the June draft, will be promoted from Class A Hagerstown to Class A Potomac after today's game.
Final thoughts on Caps' development camp
A few leftover quotes/observations from the week
Sunday lineups
Here are the lineups for the series finale between the Nationals and Cubs today:
Olsen to DL; Martin pitching Monday
Scott Olsen's strained left lat muscle has turned into the problem the Nats feared it would be. The left-hander will be placed on the 15-day disabled list, interim manager Jim Riggleman said this morning, and J.D. Martin will be called up from Class AAA Syracuse to make his major-league debut.
