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Strasburg update
Stephen Strasburg came out of San Diego State's game with New Mexico today in the eighth inning with tightness in his lower back. Both Strasburg and head coach Tony Gwynn said the injury was nothing serious.
In search of the elusive fantasy fix
If your fantasy team is struggling like mine is - thanks, Jon Lester! - you're probably busy scouring the waiver wire or trying to concoct a blockbuster trade that will help it bust out of its slump. After all, you're stuck with this squad for the next four-plus months - better make the best of it, right? Unfortunately, both of those quick-fix methods have inherent flaws: Players that are still on the waiver wire near the end of May are usually there for a reason, and you generally only get what you give in trades. Don't fret though, because you might find the solution to your fantasy squad's problems in the same place that big league teams often find the solutions to theirs.
Analyzing Hanrahan's latest loss
Joel Hanrahan gives a detailed explanation of his slider, why it wasn't working tonight and why he continued to throw it.
Vasquez working out for Wizards tomorrow
Maryland junior one of four guards being brought in
What do India's elections mean for the Doha round?
The global trade talks fell apart last year in large part because of an impasse between dominant world economies and India and China over agricultural tariffs. Does the new pro-business mandate given to India's leaders extend to trade liberalization?
4th inning update (and more on Cabrera and Stammen)
The Pirates lead 1-0 thanks to a botched throw by Adam Dunn.
Maryland-West Virginia football added in 2012 and 2013
Looks like this might be a regular deal again
Washington's number five pick in 2004
The last time the Wizards had the fifth pick in the draft, they chose well. Unfortunately, they had to immediately trade that pick.
Vick heads home, but will he return to NFL as a Redskin?
Former standout quarterback Michael Vick was released from prison today after serving 18 months. Vick wants to play again. Redskins owner Dan Snyder isn't keen on quarterback Jason Campbell ...
The Tewaaraton and the return of the Duke fifth-year issue
Will Ned Crotty's acknowledgment he'd be back next year in Durham hamper his player of the year chances? It shouldn't
D.C. not his cup of tea
Back with Miami after an uglyinjury-riddled year in Washington, Jason Taylor said he was never comfortable here.
Taylor: Season 'felt like five years'
Old friend Jason Taylor has broken his silence about returning to the Miami Dolphins
Four to watch in the final four
They might not be the star of stars, but they'll be crucial to their teams title hopes this weekend
Dukes to DL, plus more moves
Cintron designated for assignment. Maxwell and Bergmann recalled from Syracuse.
Thru 6: Nats trying to rally
Two things are happening tonight that we haven't seen much this season: Shairon Martis is giving up runs, and the Nats aren't scoring many.