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Madoff sentenced today but the money's still missing
Bernie Madoff faces his sentence today, but the billions of dollars he swindled are still missing. Maybe some hard labor will jog his memory.
Thai elephants look like pandas
Pandas get more attention than elephants, so if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Even though, as elephants, they could just crush 'em.
Missing Mary Lou Forbes
I am echoing my fellow editorial staffer, Quin Hillyer as I am also saddened by the passing of our beloved editorial colleague and Commentary Editor at The Washington Times, Mary Lou Forbes
Nico Pitney v. Dana Milbank showdown
The Washington Post's Dana Milbank had it out with Huffington Post's Nico Pitney on CNN.
Surprise move: Martis sent down
The Nats decide to send struggling rookie starter Shairon Martis to Class AAA Syracuse instead of a reliever, meaning Craig Stammen remains in the rotation.
NFL 32 in 32: Oakland Raiders
Countdown to training camp begins with team previews. First up is Oakland.
Langerhans traded to Seattle for infielder
Washington acquires minor-league infielder Mike Morse from the Mariners in exchange for Syracuse outfielder Ryan Langerhans.
Thru 6: A blast and a bobble
The Nationals have taken a 3-1 lead on the Orioles thanks to one titanic blast from Adam Dunn and one costly bobble by Matt Wieters.
Thru 3: It could be worse
The Nats trail the Orioles 1-0 but the defict would be much larger if not for some good fortune.
A new-look lineup, and a bullpen change coming
Ryan Zimmerman is hitting cleanup today for the first time since 2006. Following today's game, the Nationals will need to cut a reliever.
Arab issues from an Israeli perspective
Today was my first day at the Jerusalem Post. I've been assigned to cover Arab issues.
Nats lose; Stammen to bullpen
The Nationals fell 6-3 to the Orioles on Saturday night. Afterward, they said Craig Stammen will move to the bullpen when Scott Olsen returns from the DL.
Thru 6: Homer gives Orioles lead
We're through six here at Camden Yards, and the Orioles have taken a 4-3 lead over the Nationals on a bizarre home run in the fifth inning.
Thru 3: Nats lead 2-1
This looks like it could be one of those nights where both teams are in to their bullpens relatively quickly. While that's meant good things for the Nats so far -- they're up 2-1 after three innings -- it might not bode well for them in a couple innings.
