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Joe Biden, Mr. Self Deprecating
VP nominee: City Council tougher than senate, with 49 more Gov. Stricklands, 'we wouldn't need a president.'
A flip of the coin
This entry has officially been ordered up by loyal reader "Fearthenoodle"
Joe Biden, Mr. Self Deprecating
VP nominee: City Council tougher than senate, with 49 more Gov. Stricklands, 'we wouldn't need a president.'
Where RBI go to die
The Nats are in danger of finishing the season with the lowest team RBI leader in baseball in the last two decades.
Arenas thoughts
As always, it's hard to get a feel for the complete picture involving Agent Zero.
The numbers game: Maryland's offense
A glance at why some of Maryland's players on offense chose their jersey numbers.
35 days and counting
Wondering how long it's been since John McCain held a press conference? The Democratic National Committee has set up a clock to keep track.
35 days and counting
Wondering how long it's been since John McCain held a press conference? The Democratic National Committee has set up a clock to keep track.
Let's join the polite patrol
I want to live in a country again where some of our lost ancient traditions and practices are resurrected. The traditions that I am talking about are simple things like saying "Good morning" with a heartfelt smile and meaning it. Or, how about "Excuse me" when you bump into someone or step on their shoe accidentally in an elevator or subway.
KILL - Amateur Hour - 2003 draft, Part II
This week in Amateur Hour, we'll continue our review of the 2003 MLB Amateur Draft's first round. The first 10 picks included a handful of promising major leaguers, with a couple busts mixed in as well. Selections 11 through 20 have enjoyed just as much success as the top 10, as well as a fair share of failure. A couple of the players I'll look at this week have some serious potential and could develop into perennial All-Stars, while others ... won't. By Tom Stad.
Prospect Q&A - Cole Rohrbough, Atlanta Braves
Cole Rohrbough was the last draft-and-follow player signed by the Braves before MLB instituted a signing deadline for draft picks last year, and the team is confident that they'll get a return on their $675,000 investment sooner rather than later. The 6' 3" lefty is just 21 but already mixes his three pitches - a low-90s fastball, a power curveball and a developing changeup - like a veteran, which helps explain why he was able to reach advanced Class A in his first full pro season. By Jay LeBlanc.
Prospecting for the NFL
Yahoo/Rivals lists its top 100 prospects for the 2009 draft. Two Terps make the list
