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Lineup, Hanrahan bail out Stammen
An eighth-inning rally and a dominant ninth inning from Joel Hanrahan gave the Nats a 5-4 win and allowed Craig Stammen to smile by the end of the night.
The reporter and the Irish priest abuse tragedy
Although it's commendable that the Irish government finally came out with a huge study on sex abuse among Irish priests, investigative reporter Joe Rigert was on this scandal before anyone else was.
Thru 4 1/2: Stammen impressive
Rookie right-hander retires first 12 batters faced, Nats lead 3-1
Will Michael Vick wind up in the UFL?
Michael Vick may have to turn to a new league to play football again
Let's talk defense
The Nats have committed a major-league-high 43 errors. Who's fault is that?
Axelrod says Bush's low profile shows 'class'
One of President Obama's top advisers also says former Vice President Dick Cheney is "defending his legacy" and says Cheney is touting a "regimen on torture."
Hawaii to observe 'Islam Day'
We learn that Hawaii now has an Islam Day and that one of the country's top religion-covering newspapers has pretty much eviscerated the beat.
MacFarlane to sell his interest in D.C. United
Wealthy real estate developer to hand over his share to partner Will Chang
Prospect Q&A - Pedro Alvarez, Pirates
The Pirates famously passed on Matt Wieters in the 2007 draft because of his record bonus demands and instead selected left-hander Daniel Moskos with the fourth overall pick. The gaffe proved to be the final straw for GM Dave Littlefield, who was fired two months later, and while Moskos scuffled in advanced Class A last season, Wieters - taken with the very next pick by the Orioles - slugged his way to Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year honors. Given that backdrop, it came as no surprise when new GM Neal Huntington took Vanderbilt's Pedro Alvarez, the best hitting prospect available, with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 draft despite reports that Alvarez's agent, Scott Boras, was seeking a $9 million major league contract.
A preview of Obama's Gitmo speech
The White House often puts out excerpts or prepared remarks in advance of a major speech. They don't appear to be doing that today for Obama's Gitmo speech, but a White House official did give a lengthy preview.
