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Randle El still out, Taylor and Springs return
Injury updates and other notes from Wednesday morning
Nolan Carroll and big cornerbacks
The Maryland junior is one of the Terrapins' bulkiest starting cornerbacks of the last decade.
Bush to make statement on Georgia
President Bush will make a statement on the situation in Georgia at 11:15 a.m. today, the White House said.
Live chat today -- 1 p.m.
It's Wednesday, so that means it's time to live chat. I'll be online, as always, at 1 p.m. ready to take your questions on the Nats.
Linked in: Maryland daily briefing
Digging deep in newspaper websites to bring you the news of the day.
Dancing mascots liven up the Games
Come meet the dancing mascots of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing.
Cooperstown Bound? - Lee Smith
Lee Smith entered the league during a time when the closer's role was transitioning from what it once was - often times, a multi-inning affair - to what it is today - one and done in the ninth. Smith's case for induction makes for one of the most interesting Hall of Fame debates ever because, as one of the very first one-inning closers to knock on Cooperstown's door, there isn't much precedent for voters to fall back on. By Nick Leco.
Doping story No. 6
Michael Phelps rolls on, the women's gymnastics team gets silver and we have another doping story.
Mid-camp offensive rundown
Moving along to Maryland's offense at roughly the midpoint of preseason camp.
Daily quarterback travails
A little reader mail is a great segue into today's quarterback rundown from College Park.
Taking it to Santana
Well, that may not be entirely accurate. But the Nationals are putting up a good fight against Johan Santana.
Ivey, Russell both out three weeks minimum
Maryland's most vulnerable position depth-wise takes a hit.
Gore asks supporters to open wallets for Obama
Former VP Al Gore sends letter to his mailing list urging Obama donations.
Extra Credit: Carrera racing for the Dark Knight fan
Zadzooks looks at Carrera GO!!! Batman Car and Track Set. One of the leading manufacturers of slot car racing tracks pays tribute to the Dark Knight with a set that does not quite deliver the high speed thrills touted.
Operation Worship
There's been plenty of Bible-sending campaigns to the military, but this one includes a personalized note to the troops.
Nothing major for Randle El
Receiver Antwaan Randle El takes the afternoon off after getting his hand caught in someone else's jersey
McCain hasn't signed
Senate Republicans are stiffening spines for what could be the final showdown on expanding offshore oil drilling, but Sen. John McCain has not yet signed on.
Aces are low
Bad omen for tonight's opener against New York: Johan Santana is on the mound. As if the prospect of facing the former AL Cy Young Award winner wasn't tough enough, consider how poorly the Nats have done this season against big-name pitchers.
