Morning Roundup: Morse Day-To-Day, Redskins First Preseason Game Tonight

What's News

• Nationals
  • Michael Morse leaves after getting hit by pitch, X-rays are negative [Nationals Journal]
  • Washington Nationals Threaten Late, Come Up Short In 4-3 Loss To The Chicago Cubs. [Federal Baseball]
  • What Jordan Zimmermann can get out of yesterday [Nationals Journal]
  • Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond Picks Up The Defense. [Federal Baseball]
  • The Nationals want Danny Espinosa bunting more [Nationals Journal]
• Orioles
  • Matusz speaks [Britt's Bird Watch]
  • Tillman rocked early as Sox top O's, 6-3 - Steve Melewski [MASNsports.com]
  • White Sox 6, Orioles 3: Another day, another disaster [Camden Chat]
  • On the roster move, Gregg, the young arms & accountability [Britt's Bird Watch]
• Redskins
  • Redskins claim QB Gutierrez off waivers (Yahoo! Sports) [Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Washington Redskins News]
  • Redskins rookie report [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • Redskins-Steelers preseason preview [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • Kyle Shanahan ‘excited’ about offensive position battles [Football Insider]
  • Rex Grossman likes it when his wife calls him ‘Sexy Rexy’ [D.C. Sports Bog]
  • And So It Begins… Again [Hog Blogs]
  • Madden 12 Rankings Are Out - Redskins [Hogs Haven]
  • Steelers vs. Redskins: 5 Things to Watch During NFL Preseason Week 1 Matchup [Hogs Haven]
• Ravens
  • Don't Read Too Much In Ravens Loss To Eagles [Baltimore Beat Down]
• Capitals
  • Five Questions Heading Into Training Camp [Capitals Outsider]
• Wizards
  • John Wall booed during pro-am summer league game [Washington Wizards : CBSSports.com NBA Team News]
• Terps Basketball
  • Terps Make Cut for Daniel Dingle, 6-7 Combo Forward [Testudo Times]
• Worth Noting
  • Shaquille O'Neal tells HDNet's Inside MMA which NBA players he'd like to fight [MMAmania.com]
  • If You Want More Info About Brandon Marshall's Stabbing Or Non-Stabbing, Today's Your Lucky Day [Crime] [Deadspin]
    
• Video Reel
  • Okay Easton PR Guy, You Win [Viral Videos] [Deadspin]
    
    
  • VIDEO: Former Maryland Star Robbie Rogers Scores In U.S. Soccer's Game Vs. Mexico [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
    

Morning Roundup: Wang Tosses 6 Shutout Innings, Morse Goes 'Beast Mode', Capitals New Radio Voice

Whats News

• Nationals
  • After controversy, Nationals draft pick Zach Houchins is going back to school [Nationals Journal]
  • Stephen Strasburg pitching at Potomac so Nationals can ‘control the environment’ [Nationals Journal]
  • Chien-Ming Wang's biting sinker returns as the Nationals top the Cubs 3-1 [www.washingtontimes.com stories: Washington Nationals]
  • Michael Morse explains it all [Nationals Journal]
  • Chien-Ming Wang Really Returns, Washington Nationals 3-1 Over Chicago Cubs In Wrigley. [Federal Baseball]
  • Washington Nationals' 2011 Draft Update: One Week To Make Decision For Rendon, Meyer, Goodwin, Purke And More. [Federal Baseball]
• Orioles
  • Showalter tossed [Britt's Bird Watch]
  • Cal Ripken Jr. reaffirms his interest in joining the Orioles organization [Baltimore Orioles - baltimoresun.com]
  • Around the Minors 8-9-11: [Camden Chat]
  • White Sox 4, Orioles 3: So, Jo-Jo Reyes [Camden Chat]
  • How Vlad is Making Me Doubt My Life as an Orioles Fan [Camden Chat]
• Redskins
  • Redskins release depth chart; Grossman top QB [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • ESPN asks if Redskins will be NFL’s worst team [D.C. Sports Bog]
  • Redskins' Tim Hightower must come to grips with fumbling problem [www.washingtontimes.com stories: Washington Redskins]
  • Be quiet, Rex Grossman [Krem's Sports]
  • My Observations from Redskins Training Camp 8/9/2011 [Hogs Haven]
  • NFL Free Agency: Washington Redskins 2011 Offseason Has Been Almost Perfect [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Thoughts on the Redskins depth chart [Blogging the bEast]
• Ravens
  • Ricky Williams Make First Ravens Appearance [Baltimore Beat Down]
  • Sergio Kindle will play vs. Eagles; Jimmy Smith's status uncertain - Dan Kolko [MASNsports.com]
• Terps Football
  • Maryland goes through up-tempo practice on Day 1 [Tracking the Terps]
  • Randy Edsall does not ban Twitter [D.C. Sports Bog]
  • Maryland Coach Randy Edsall calls first practice a ‘good start’ [Terrapins Insider]
• Capitals
  • Impact Callup: John Walton Named Capitals’ Radio Voice [On Frozen Blog]
  • Coach Bruce Boudreau muses about Capitals’ line combinations for next season [Capitals Insider]
• Wizards
  • What's At Stake In NBA Lockout During Golden Age Of The NBA? [Bullets Forever]
• Terps Basketball
  • Terps vs. Notre Dame in BB&T Classic [Tracking the Terps]
  • Who are the Top Maryland Basketball Players of the Gary Williams Era? [Testudo Times]
• Worth Noting
  • Chris Johnson's Holdout Is Good News For Titans Fans; Eagles Fans Should Probably Worry About DeSean Jackson [Nfl] [Deadspin]
  • Pic of Mike Easton's gnarly elbow scar. What happened to the talented "Hulk," who will make his... [MMAmania.com]
  • Sonnen comes clean on Armstrong accusation (Yahoo! Sports) [Yahoo! Sports - Mixed Martial Arts News]
    
    
• Video Reel
  • New ‘Back to Redskins Football’ video is dreamy - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post [www.washingtonpost.com]
    
    
    
  • Arena Football Fan Draws A Flag
    

Morning Roundup: Ankiel Hits Grand Slam In Nationals 4th Straight Win

Whats News

• Nationals
  • Is Bob Carpenter Out At MASN At End Of Season? [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Jonny Gomes' first run, signature play for new team [Nationals Journal]
  • Washington Nationals Win Big, 9-3 Over The Atlanta Braves On HR's By Michael Morse And Ian Desmond, Grand Slam By Rick Ankiel. [Federal Baseball]
  • Nationals thump Braves 9-3 - The Goessling Game [MASNsports.com]
  • Danny Espinosa, Freddie Freeman: a friendly battle for top rookie [www.washingtontimes.com stories: Washington Nationals]
  • Stephen Strasburg throws another simulated game, no rehab start announced yet; Ivan Rodriguez improving [Nationals Journal]
  • The Washington Nationals' Jordan Zimmermann Appreciation Society. [Federal Baseball]
• Orioles
  • Orioles Insider: Mark Reynolds is making a powerful argument [Baltimore Orioles - baltimoresun.com]
  • Orioles 8, Royals 2: A quality starter emerges? [Camden Chat]
  • Arrieta: it was affecting my performance [Britt's Bird Watch]
  • Examining the O's starting pitching options [Krem's Sports]
• Redskins
  • Grossman signs with 'Skins, to duel Beck for QB gig [NFL Football News : CBSSports.com]
  • Grossman wants to play, not talk [Football Insider]
  • Dan Snyder Is Now Campaigning Against The Rights Of D.C. Residents To Govern Themselves [Dan Snyder] [Deadspin]
• Ravens
  • Source: Marc Bulger is retiring [Ravens Insider]
  • Heap was shocked by release from Ravens [Ravens Insider]
• Terps Football
  • Is The Big East Courting Maryland? Report Suggests It's Part Of 'Dream Scenario' [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
• Capitals
  • Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth downplays competition with Tomas Vokoun [Capitals Insider]
• Terps Basketball
  • Maryland Basketball To Hold Open Tryouts For Multiple Roster Spots [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
• Hoyas Basketball
  • A Player by Player Evaluation of the Georgetown Hoyas at the Kenner League [Casual Hoya]
• Worth Noting
  • Bruce Pearl May Be Headed To The D-League [Bruce Pearl] [Deadspin]
  • Colin Cowherd Is An Arithmetical Genius... Not [Awful Announcing]

Morning Roundup: Maya's First Victory, Haynesworth Fails Physical, Caps Need A Sellout

Whats News

• Nationals
  • Washington Nationals' Skipper Davey Johnson On Trade Rumors Around Drew Storen And Tyler Clippard. [Federal Baseball]
  • Yunesky Maya Earns First MLB Win, Washington Nationals Shut New York Mets Out, 3-0. [Federal Baseball]
  • Nationals trade Jason Marquis to Diamondbacks (updated) - The Goessling Game [MASNsports.com]
  • Nationals trade Jerry Hairston to the Brewers [Nationals Journal]
• Orioles
  • What they're saying about the Uehara trade [Krem's Sports]
  • Sorting through the day.. [Britt's Bird Watch]
  • Lee’s farewell [Britt's Bird Watch]
  • Yankees 17, Orioles 3: It's Alright Ma, I'm Only Dying [Camden Chat]
  • Hunter, Davis on joining the Os [Britt's Bird Watch]
  • Yankees 8, Orioles 3: And I Can't Recall Any Love At All [Camden Chat]
• Redskins
  • Gray area: Redskins free agents signed but idle (AP) [Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Washington Redskins News]
  • Lockout didn’t help LaRon Landry’s injury [Football Insider]
  • Ryan Kerrigan: Status is day to day [Football Insider]
  • Washington Redskins Training Camp: Ryan Kerrigan Sits Out Again And More From Practice [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
• Ravens
  • Terps Wide Receivers Trying To Catch On With Ravens [Baltimore Beat Down]
  • Second ankle operation in three years doesn’t concern Grubbs [Ravens Insider]
  • Ravens' Post Practice Interviews: Friday [Baltimore Beat Down]
• Capitals
  • Let Us Sell It Out [Teds Take]
• United
• D.C. United At San Jose Earthquakes: De Rosario's Double Leads United To Road Victory [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
• Worth Noting
  • What's next for Fedor Emelianenko and Dan Henderson now that both fighters Strikeforce contracts have expired? [MMAmania.com]
  • Emelianenko Questions Stoppage Following TKO Loss to ‘Hendo’ [Recent News on Sherdog.com]
  • Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski Being Internally Investigated For Possible Recruiting Violation [College Basketball] [Deadspin]
    
• Picture This
  • THN Toon – Haynesworth [Hog Blogs]
  

Morning Roundup: Rough Start For Wang, Wizards Install New Practice Court

Whats News

• Nationals
  • Stephen Strasburg ‘getting closer’ to rehab start - Nationals Journal - The Washington Post [www.washingtonpost.com]
  • Chien-Ming Wang Returns To Mound, Washington Nationals Lose Again, 8-5 To The New York Mets. [Federal Baseball]
  • Is Drew Storen Worth Keeping Around? Depends On What You Value [The Nats Blog- Your Place For Washington Nationals News]
  • With the Nationals rotation suddenly struggling, Brad Peacock and Tom Milone may be on their way [Nationals Journal]
• Orioles
  • Orioles 4, Yankees 2: Even Gregg can't ruin Guthrie's day [Camden Chat]
  • What exactly do the O's expect for Guthrie? [Krem's Sports]
• Redskins
  • Offseason Champs Update: Let’s catch our breath [Mr. Irrelevant, a D.C. Sports Blog by the Brothers Mottram]
  • Washington Redskins Training Camp Photos, Day 1: Why They're The Best [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Redskins Safety O.J. Atogwe Chooses Another Jersey Number In Honor Of Sean Taylor [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • John Riggins doesn’t see Shanahan succeeding [D.C. Sports Bog]
  • Vinny Cerrato says he’d sign Haynesworth again [D.C. Sports Bog]
  • Redskins' Shanahan so confident in Beck, Grossman he puts 'reputation' on the line [www.washingtontimes.com stories: Washington Redskins]
  • Where the Redskins Should Go From Here [Hogs Haven]
  • Mike Shanahan says he wanted to give released veterans an opportunity in free agency [Football Insider]
  • McNabb officially a Viking [NFL Player News : CBSSports.com]
  • Washington Redskins Training Camp: Mike Shanahan Speaks On McNabb Trade [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Daniels Wants To Set The Record Straight [Hog Blogs]
  • Kerrigan hurt on first day [NFL Player News : CBSSports.com]
• Ravens
  • Ngata can't provide any update on contract talks [Ravens Insider]
  • Cody adjusts to the heat [Ravens Insider]
  • Kindle not timid about contact [Ravens Insider]
• Terps Football
  • Uh Oh: DeMatha Football, New Maryland Staff Have Already Established Poor Relationship [Testudo Times]
  • Football: Edsall on season openers [Terrapin Trail]
• Capitals
  • Which Caps Jersey Would You Buy? [Capitals Outsider]
• Wizards
  • NBA Lockout Off-Topic Theater: JaVale McGee is 'Home Alone' [Bullets Forever]
  • Wizards Players-Only Workouts? Organized By Andray Blatche? [Bullets Forever]
• Terps Basketball
  • Landon Milbourne and Chris McCray sign in the French Pro B League [Maryland Basketball: Where Are They Now?]
• Worth Noting
  • Bourne Blog: Why playing soft defense can prove more effective [Puck Daddy - NHL - Yahoo! Sports]
  • Asomugha signing biggest of Eagles' bold moves [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • Champ Overeem released from Strikeforce (Yahoo! Sports) [Yahoo! Sports - Mixed Martial Arts News]
  • Ochocinco has first practice with Brady, Patriots [Sports News : CBSSports.com]
  • Strikeforce: 'Fedor vs Henderson' predictions, preview and analysis [MMAmania.com]
    
• Picture This
  • The Wizards’ new practice court, and other images [D.C. Sports Bog]
  

Morning Roundup: Haynesworth Traded To New England

Whats News

• Nationals
  • Bryce Harper getting defensive in left field for Harrisburg - Byron Kerr [MASNsports.com]
  • Johnson thinks Nationals are taking too many pitches - The Goessling Game [MASNsports.com]
  • MLB Trade Rumors: Rays Had Scouts Watching Nationals AAA Affiliate [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Nationals DFA Matt Stairs to make room for Jonny Gomes - The Goessling Game [MASNsports.com]
  • Video: Bryce Harper hits first AA home run [Nats Enquirer]
  • Davey Johnson changes the lineup, holds a team meeting [Nationals Journal]
  • The Washington Nationals' Infielder Factory: Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa And Stephen Lombardozzi. [Federal Baseball]
  • Washington Nationals May Be Attempting To Trade For Ubaldo Jimenez [The Nats Blog- Your Place For Washington Nationals News]
  • Washington Nationals Drop Fourth Straight, 7-5 To Florida Marlins, But Bryce Harper Hit 1st Double-A HR... [Federal Baseball]
  • Chien-Ming Wang set for debut, armed with signature sinker [www.washingtontimes.com stories: Washington Nationals]
• Orioles
  • What the Orioles could get at the deadline for Vlad Guerrero [Baltimore Sports Report]
  • 1963 Orioles Scorecard and Program [Camden Chat]
  • Blue Jays 3 - Orioles 0. Gritty Hustler + Veteran Presence = 0 [Camden Chat]
  • Orioles notebook: Brian Matusz says he wasn't 'mentally prepared' for the start of the season [Baltimore Orioles - baltimoresun.com]
• Redskins
  • Haynesworth traded [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • Albert Haynesworth Trade To Patriots Occurs After Reports Of Potential Player Unrest [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Redskins Agree on 1 Year Deal with Kellen Clemens [Hogs Haven]
  • Redskins agree with Stallworth, Clemens [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • NFL Free Agency: Why Going With John Beck Is Best Alternative For Redskins [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Redskins acquire Gaffney from Broncos for Jarmon (AP) [Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Washington Redskins News]
  • AP Source: Cofield gets $36M deal with Redskins (AP) [Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Washington Redskins News]
  • NFL Free Agency: Redskins Sign Josh Wilson, Who May Be Better Than Carlos Rogers [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Jabar Gaffney: Trade to Redskins ‘shocked me’ [Football Insider]
  • Casey Rabach Will Be Released By Redskins [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Donovan McNabb Traded To Vikings: A Timeline Of His Redskins' Career [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Redskins stay busy, gobble up WRs [Krem's Sports]
  • Wilson inks three-year deal with 'Skins [NFL Player News : CBSSports.com]
  • Offseason Champs Update: The Redskins Survive Another Day of Free Agency [Mr. Irrelevant, a D.C. Sports Blog by the Brothers Mottram]
  • Recapping Days 1 and 2 of Free Agency [Hog Blogs]
  • Making Sense of the Redskins Barry Cofield Signing [Hogs Haven]
• Ravens
  • Ravens making smart, not popular, decisions [Baltimore Sports Report]
  • Breaking Down The Ravens’ “Trouble” Positions [Baltimore Sports Report]
  • Flacco finally says what fans have wanted to hear [Ravens Insider]
  • Ravens Rookie Torrey Smith Agrees To Contract [Baltimore Beat Down]
• Terps Basketball
  • Dino Gregory Will Play in Sweden [Maryland Basketball: Where Are They Now?]
  • Houston Defenders Win AAU Super Showcase: Impressions of Terp Targets [Testudo Times]
• Worth Noting
  • Boise State Forbidden From Wearing All Blue Everything On All Blue Field [College Football] [Deadspin]
  • Chargers make Weddle richest safety in NFL history [FOXSports.com News for NFL]
  • Man wrongly accused in fan beating seeks release [Examiner Sports RSS]
    
    
• Picture This
  • Puck Headlines: Richards on ‘Dry Island’; Caps fans on Kilimanjaro [Puck Daddy - NHL - Yahoo! Sports]
  
• Video Reel
  • VIDEO: Josh Wilson And Santana Moss Should Be Fast Friends [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
    
    
    
  • The Orioles release an "It Gets Better" PSA [Camden Chat]
    

Morning Roundup: Nationals At 'Boiling Point', Moss Signed, McNabb Could Be Headed To Minnesota

Whats News

• Nationals
  • The Nationals, in last place and close to a ‘boiling point’ [Nationals Journal]
  • Zimmermmann struggles in second straight start as Marlins rout Nats 11-2 [www.washingtontimes.com stories: Washington Nationals]
  • The Nationals Acquire...Jonny Gomes? [The Nats Blog- Your Place For Washington Nationals News]
  • Washington Nationals Trade For Jonny Gomes, Lose 11-2 To Florida Marlins. [Federal Baseball]
  • Cole Kimball out until 2012 all-star break [Nationals Journal]
  • How the Nationals will make room for Chien-Ming Wang [Nationals Journal]
  • Bryce Harper Is the Jackie Robinson Of Mega-Rich, Lily-White Baseball Prospects [Mr. Irrelevant, a D.C. Sports Blog by the Brothers Mottram]
  • An Evening in Bowie With Bryce Harper [Mr. Irrelevant, a D.C. Sports Blog by the Brothers Mottram]
• Orioles
  • Orioles 12, Blue Jays 4: Trade value rising [Camden Chat]
  • What the Orioles could get at the deadline for Koji Uehara [Baltimore Sports Report]
• Redskins
  • NFL Free Agency: Barry Cofield Signs With Redskins Seven Months After Trashing Fans [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • NFL Free Agency: Santana Moss Re-Signing Allows Redskins To Be Patient At Wide Receiver [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Redskins notes: McNabb, Moss, Cofield [Krem's Sports]
  • Redskins Agree To Terms With Santana Moss [Hogs Haven]
  • Redskins tell punter Josh Bidwell he’ll be released [Football Insider]
  • Redskins notes/analysis, July 26 [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • Brian Orakpo Is A Company Man, Although He Probably Shouldn't Be [Lockout With Your Cock Out] [Deadspin]
  • Why We Are Still Talking About Albert Haynesworth [Hogs Haven]
  • Phillip Buchanan Asks Fans To Recommend His Free-Agent Destination [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Willie Smith, East Carolina Tackle, Set to Join Redskins [Hogs Haven]
• Ravens
  • Report: Jacksonville could show interest in Landry [Ravens Insider]
  • Yanda agrees to multi-year deal with Ravens [Ravens Insider]
  • Cuts Present New Opportunities For Younger Ravens [Baltimore Beat Down]
  • Another Ravens Signing: Center Tim Barnes (Missouri) [Baltimore Beat Down]
  • Were Ravens Cuts Made For Run At Asomugha? [Baltimore Beat Down]
• Terps Football
  • Terp Alumni Find NFL Homes: Williams to Ravens, Moten to Colts, Yeatman to Patriots [Testudo Times]
  • Terps Sign as Free Agents–Heading to NFL Camps [Terp Talk - Maryland Sports]
  • Randy Edsall discusses Maryland’s self-imposed practice time limitations [Terrapins Insider]
  • Josh Portis, Former Maryland Quarterback, Signs With Seattle Seahawks [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
• Capitals
  • The Rebuild...Renovation, Part IV [The Peerless Prognosticator]
  • From the archives: Jeff Halpern’s rookie year with the Washington Capitals [Capitals Insider]
• Wizards
  • NBA Lockout Off-Topic Theater: John Wall And Jimmy's Game [Bullets Forever]
• Terps Basketball
  • VIDEO—Greivis’ Summer Workouts at Comcast [Terp Talk - Maryland Sports]
• Worth Noting
  • Mike Easton vs. Jeff Hougland bantamweight fight planned for UFC on Versus 6 [MMAmania.com]
  • Tamari: Eagles are going to let all of their free agents walk. [Blogging the bEast]
  • Jeff Saturday On Hugging It Out [NFL Lockout] [Deadspin]
    
• Video Reel
  • VIDEO: John Riggins Says John Beck Is 'Annoying The [Heck] Out Of Me' [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
    

Morning Roundup: Lannan's First Big League HR Leads To Win

Whats News

• Nationals
  • ‘A big outing’ for Sean Burnett [Nationals Journal]
  • Lannan, Hairston big in 7-2 win over the Dodgers - The Goessling Game [MASNsports.com]
  • Dissecting Rizzo's Exchange With Potomac's Front Office [The Nats Blog- Your Place For Washington Nationals News]
  • Tom Gorzelanny will start Saturday [Nationals Journal]
  • Ivan Rodriguez will spend another few weeks on the disabled list [Nationals Journal]
  • Washington Nationals' Livan Hernandez's Defection From Cuba As Told By Dodgers' Announcer Vin Scully. [Federal Baseball]
• Orioles
  • Showalter and Simon speak after 6-1 loss - School of Roch [MASNsports.com]
  • Scott giving it one more shot [Britt's Bird Watch]
  • Buck Showalter's logic [Krem's Sports]
  • Hello, Luke Scott. So long, Matt Angle. [Camden Chat]
• Redskins
  • The Pending CBA Proposed Agreement [Hog Blogs]
  • Portis: Redskins were taking individuality away [D.C. Sports Bog]
  • Brown's Nose Tackle Ahtyba Rubin: Possible Trade Target for Redskins? [Hogs Haven]
  • Ross Tucker tells hilarious Steve Spurrier stories [D.C. Sports Bog]
• Ravens
  • Terrell Suggs On TMZ [Baltimore Beat Down]
• Terps Football
  • Randy Edsall Could Give A Crap About Your Pappy’s Name [Baltimore Sports Report]
• Capitals
  • Alexander Ovechkin's latest news, articles, interviews, photos, videos [alexovetjkin.blogspot.com]
  • Puck Daddy chats with Ted Leonsis about cap circumvention, Ovechkin’s Olympics, new media and Capitals fans losing patience [Puck Daddy - NHL - Yahoo! Sports]
• Worth Noting
  • Boogaard's brother charged in connection with OD death [NHL Hockey News : CBSSports.com]
  • Two men charged with assault in beating of Giants fan [MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com]
  • Marquardt signs with the U.K.’s Bamma [Cagewriter - UFC - Yahoo! Sports]
  • Canton stung by Hall of Fame game cancellation [ESPN.com - NFL]
  • Family: Beaten Giants fan gives nurse thumbs-up [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • PHOTO: Goodman League Vs. Drew League Flyer Features Misspellings [SB Nation DC - All Posts]

Morning Roundup: The Curious Case Of Ovechkin's Gut

Whats News

• Nationals
  • Bryce Harper’s early struggles in Harrisburg are nothing to worry about [Nationals Journal]
  • Zimmermann knocked around in worst start of season as Nats lose 7-6 to Astros [www.washingtontimes.com stories: Washington Nationals]
  • Nationals Show Fight, But Fall Short 7-6 In Houston [The Nats Blog- Your Place For Washington Nationals News]
  • Washington Nationals Drop 7-6 Decision To Houston's Astros In Homer-Friendly Minute Maid Park. [Federal Baseball]
  • Wizards to open with two at home [www.washingtontimes.com stories: Washington Wizards]
  • Nationals plan on bringing Chien-Ming Wang to majors by the end of July [Nationals Journal]
• Orioles
  • Orioles 6, Red Sox 2: Solid baseball is fun to watch [Camden Chat]
  • Guthrie ends rough stretch in Orioles' 6-2 win over Red Sox [Baltimore Orioles - baltimoresun.com]
  • Ryan Ripken follows in Cal's big footsteps [Baltimore Orioles - baltimoresun.com]
  • Tracking the O’s opening day starting rotation [Baltimore Sports Report]
  • O’s acquire Phillips [Britt's Bird Watch]
  • Trade Rumor: Jeremy Guthrie to the Tigers? [Baltimore Sports Report]
• Redskins
  • Satirical, Non-Libelous Dan Snyder Group Fiction, Part V: Return To River Bend [Dan Snyder] [Deadspin]
  • Here's The Harry Potter-Referencing Legal Brief The ACLU Filed In The Dumbass Dan Snyder Libel Suit [Dan Snyder] [Deadspin]
  • The Scariest Washington Redskins Rumor Yet [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
• Ravens
  • Mason won't bow out gracefully [Ravens Insider]
  • Junior college faculty member remains influence in rookie McPhee’s life [Ravens Insider]
• Capitals
  • Tim Leone, Appropriately Honored [On Frozen Blog]
  • The Rebuild...Renovation, Part I [The Peerless Prognosticator]
• Wizards
  • Maurice Evans may be the latest player to sign overseas. Evans is currently talking with two... [Bullets Forever]
• Terps Basketball
  • Drew Nicholas Signs with Milano [Maryland Basketball: Where Are They Now?]
• Worth Noting
  • Texas Rangers Will Raise All Ballpark Rails To 42 Inches [Shannon Stone] [Deadspin]
  • Maryland Native And New England Patriots Cornerback Leigh Bodden Gives Back To Area Youth [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
    
• Picture This
  • Evaluating Alex Ovechkin’s torso [D.C. Sports Bog]
  
  • PHOTO: Tunnicliff's Tavern Has Hilarious Washington Nationals Bet [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  

Morning Roundup: Ramos Powers Nats To Win, Caps Wrap Up Development Camp

Whats News

• Nationals
  • Braves fan in wedding dress is talk of Nats’ clubhouse [Nationals Journal]
  • Laynce Nix rests sore Achilles’ tendon [Nationals Journal]
  • John Lannan's first hit of season leads Nats to 5-2 win over Braves [www.washingtontimes.com stories: Washington Nationals]
  • Washington Nationals 5-2 Over The Atlanta Braves On Wilson Ramos' Power Display. [Federal Baseball]
  • Two Nationals In BP's Midseason Top 50 Prospects [The Nats Blog- Your Place For Washington Nationals News]
• Orioles
  • J.J. Hardy signed to 3-year, $22M contract extension [Camden Chat]
  • This time, Gonzalez gets the save for the Orioles - Steve Melewski [MASNsports.com]
  • Matusz has best outing of season for Triple-A Norfolk [Baltimore Orioles - baltimoresun.com]
  • Orioles notebook: Guerrero lands on the disabled list [Baltimore Orioles - baltimoresun.com]
  • O's 6, Indians 5: A Win.....No, Really! [Camden Chat]
• Redskins
  • Rick Snider: Getting rid of Haynesworth [Examiner Sports RSS]
• Ravens
  • Who Will Be The Future Ravens Star? [Baltimore Beat Down]
  • Harbaugh family becomes focus of HBO’s Real Sports [Ravens Insider]
• Capitals
  • The End Of Development Camp Is Anything But For Capitals Fans [Kings Of Leonsis]
  • Danick Paquette’s physical presence makes him ‘noticeable’ at Capitals’ development camp [Capitals Insider]
• Terps Basketball
  • Nik Caner-Medley Signs with Valencia [Maryland Basketball: Where Are They Now?]
  • First Summer Evaluation Period Wraps Up: Final Links and Terps' Takeaways [Testudo Times]
• Worth Noting
  • UFC on Versus 6, which the promotion announced earlier today as going down sometime in October,... [MMAmania.com]
• D.C. United
  • D.C. United At FC Dallas: Both Sides Miss Chances In 0-0 Draw [SB Nation DC - All Posts]

Morning Roundup: Nationals Unaware All Star Break Is Over

Whats News

• Nationals
  • Ivan Rodriguez takes first swings since going on DL [Nationals Journal]
  • Could Stephen Strasburg Return in 2011? [The Nats Blog- Your Place For Washington Nationals News]
  • Washington Nationals' Davey Johnson Talks Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth On 106.7 The Fan's Mike Wise Show With Holden Kushner. [Federal Baseball]
  • Chien-Ming Wang throws six shutout innings in latest rehab assignment - The Goessling Game [MASNsports.com]
  • Nats Stats: Position Player Report Card [Federal Baseball]
  • Nationals commit 5 errors, fall 11-1 to Braves [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • Atlanta Braves Earn 10,000th Franchise Win, 11-1 Over Washington Nationals. [Federal Baseball]
• Orioles
  • O’s by the Numbers: Where’s the Velocity? [Baltimore Sports Report]
  • Orioles, Hardy making progress on three-year extension [Baltimore Orioles - baltimoresun.com]
  • Orioles' losing streak reaches nine games - School of Roch [MASNsports.com]
  • Indians 6, Orioles 5: Phasers set to suck [Camden Chat]
• Redskins
  • Are You Buying It? [Hog Blogs]
• Ravens
  • Sign or decline: Jared Gaither [Ravens Insider]
• Capitals
  • Travis Boyd, 17, ‘out here just having fun’ [Capitals Insider]
  • Karl Alzner Acknowledges Taking Less Money In New Contract [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Capitals Re-Sign Right Wing Francois Bouchard [Capitals Recent Headlines]
  • Sittin' at the end of the bar...Camp Iwannabeacapital Edition [The Peerless Prognosticator]
• Wizards
  • Since The Madness: The Transition of the Washington Wizards [Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog]
• Terps Basketball
  • So, Maryland Assistant Dalonte Hill is Making $300k [Testudo Times]
  • Salaries of Mark Turgeon, Randy Edsall in top half of ACC coaches [Terrapins Insider]
• Patriots Basketball
  • Paul Hewitt's legacy at Georgia Tech gets further tarnished [George Mason Basketball]
• Worth Noting
  • Audited Financials: Operating Profit For NFL Ventures L.P. Rose From $999 Million To $1.3 Billion Last Year [Leaks] [Deadspin]
  • Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee saves Brad Richards from Twitter hack [Puck Daddy - NHL - Yahoo! Sports]

Morning Roundup: Pfitzner Stadium's Water Retention Problems

Whats News

• Nationals
  • Mike Rizzo issues statement on Single-A Potomac cancellation - The Goessling Game [MASNsports.com]
  • Washington Nationals' Prospects Bryce Harper, Brad Peacock And A.J. Cole Make Top 50 Lists. [Federal Baseball]
  • The Goessling Game: Nationals notes: Second-half rotation, draft picks, Romero [www.masnsports.com]
• Orioles
  • Roberts improving, still no timetable [Britt's Bird Watch]
  • Orioles Insider: Gregg, Ortiz get four-game suspensions; Gonzalez three; Showalter 1 - Baltimore Orioles: Schedule, news, analysis and opinion on baseball at Camden Yards - baltimoresun.com [weblogs.baltimoresun.com]
  • MuchO GustO: Xavier Avery [Camden Chat]
  • Guest Post: Looking Back, Looking Forward [Dempsey's Army]
  • Indians 8, Orioles 4: In Birdland, Everybody Gets a Trophy [Camden Chat]
• Redskins
  • Forbes: Redskins are 4th-most valuable sports franchise [Football Insider]
  • Redskins official says team was unable to sell season tickets for seats removed from FedEx Field - The Washington Post [www.washingtonpost.com]
  • NFL Free Agency: Breaking Down Washington Redskins' Top Areas Of Need [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
• Ravens
  • Lack Of Pass Rush Remains Ravens' Concern [Baltimore Beat Down]
  • Sign or decline: CB Josh Wilson [Ravens Insider]
• Capitals
  • Capitals prospect Stan Galiev focused on pro career in North America [www.washingtontimes.com stories: Washington Capitals]
  • Capitals Renew ECHL Affiliation with South Carolina Stingrays [Capitals Recent Headlines]
  • Washington Capitals prospect Danick Paquette: ‘I’m a pretty dirty player’ [Capitals Insider]
  • Team A Exacts Revenge With A 4-3 Shootout Win At Capitals’ Development Camp [Kings Of Leonsis]
  • I Made This Statement Five Years Ago [Teds Take]
  • Meet Your 2011-12 Red Rockers [On Frozen Blog]
  • Development Camp: Day 4 [Rock The Red.net - Washington Capitals #1 Hockey Fan Community]
  • Washington Capitals Development Camp Power Rankings: Mattias Sjogren, Travis Boyd Impressive Through First Four Days [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Notes from Camp Iwannabeacapital...Day Four [The Peerless Prognosticator]
• Patriots Basketball
  • Georgia Tech Basketball's NCAA Violations Affect Former Coach Paul Hewitt [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
• Worth Noting
  • Clemens case suddenly over; mistrial declared [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • Ex-NFL player guilty of killing millionaire 17 years ago [NFL Football News : CBSSports.com]
  • NBA lays off about 114 league employees [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • MLB to review medical records on Colon's stem cell treatment [MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com]
  • Ga Tech fined $100K, ACC title game victory tossed [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • Kimbo Slice boxing debut opponent announced as James Wade [MMAmania.com]

Morning Roundup: Another All Star 'W' For A Nationals' Pitcher

Whats News

• Nationals
  • Roger Bernadina taco picture could be worth a year of burritos [D.C. Sports Bog]
  • Washington Nationals' All-Star Tyler Clippard is good at baseball [Federal Baseball]
  • Tyler Clippard gets unusual win for National League in All-Star Game - The Goessling Game [MASNsports.com]
  • Washington Nationals' Tyler Clippard "Earns" W In 5-1 National League All-Star Win. [Federal Baseball]
• Orioles
  • Your turn: Has the Baltimore media gone soft on the Orioles? [Baltimore Orioles - baltimoresun.com]
  • Wieters grounds out, charged with passed ball - School of Roch [MASNsports.com]
  • Peter Schmuck: It's not just lack of affluence that has O's in such poor shape [Baltimore Orioles - baltimoresun.com]
• Redskins
  • Haynesworth might miss camp days again [NFL Player News : CBSSports.com]
  • Pros vs. Joes game to battle teen homelessness [Football Insider]
• Ravens
  • Flacco 'a sleeping giant'? [NFL Player News : CBSSports.com]
• Terps Football
  • Former Terp Passes Away [Maryland Terrapins : CBSSports.com College Football Team News]
  • Terp Football's 'Lift for Life' [Maryland Terrapins Football & Basketball: TerrapinTimes.com Headlines]
• Capitals
  • Tomas Vokoun Nearly Went To Detroit Red Wings Instead Of Capitals [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Alex Ovechkin welcomed Troy Brouwer to Washington Capitals [Capitals Insider]
  • Joel Ward Never Has A Bad Day [On Frozen Blog]
  • Dmitry Orlov looks to "get noticed" and stick with Washington Capitals [Capitals Insider]
  • Joel Ward looks to keep Caps loose when pressure is on [www.washingtontimes.com stories: Washington Capitals]
  • Cameron Burt Is One Of A Kind At Development Camp [Kings Of Leonsis]
• Wizards
  • 2011/12 Wizards Road Map: Flip Saunders' Role In Cultivating John Wall Era [Bullets Forever]
  • If NBA lockout lingers, Kevin Seraphin to look for opportunities in Europe [Wizards Insider]
• Terps Basketball
  • Maryland Recruiting Round-Up: Terps Watch Auguste, More Love for Houston Defenders [Testudo Times]
• Hoyas Basketball
  • Georgetown's July Recruiting Period Heats Up As 2011 Peach Jam Gets Underway [Casual Hoya]
  • Believe it or not, Georgetown is only 17-19 in Big East play over the past two seasons. Without... [Casual Hoya]
• Worth Noting
  • Female Soccer Players Don't Fake It Like The Men, Science Says [Soccer] [Deadspin]
  • Davis out of UFC 133: Tito says no, UFC trying to make Evans-Machida II [Cagewriter - UFC - Yahoo! Sports]
  • John Feinstein on why soccer is not a real sport [D.C. Sports Bog]
  • Six-year-old Illinois girl quietly sinks hole in one [Golf News : CBSSports.com]
  • Maryland Athletics' Poor Financial Situation Explained In Numbers [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Discussing the Poor Financial Situation for Maryland Athletics [Testudo Times]
    
• Video Reel
  • HD Footage of Redskins Latest Workout Including Messages from Team [Hogs Haven]
    

Morning Roundup: 2 Lockouts And A Home Run Derby

Whats News

• Nationals
  • Bryce Harper Struggles, Peacock Shines In MLB Futures Game [The Nats Blog- Your Place For Washington Nationals News]
  • Washington Nationals' Tyler Clippard: Your 2011 Nats' All-Star. [Federal Baseball]
  • Nats remain baseball's 27th most popular team [D.C. Sports Bog]
  • Jayson Werth Has Become A Riddle With Just One Solution [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
• Orioles
  • First-time All-Star Wieters has emerged as leader for Orioles [Baltimore Orioles - baltimoresun.com]
  • Birds By the Numbers Part II: Bang for your Buck? [Britt's Bird Watch]
• Redskins
  • Redskins COO Dave Donovan Resigns [Hogs Haven]
  • The ROOT! of our problems in DC. [Hogs Haven]
  • The First Casualty Of Dan Snyder's Dumbass Libel Suit Might Be Dan Snyder's Dumbass Lawyer [Comeuppance] [Deadspin]
  • Haynesworth's Lawyer Scolded in Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse Trial [Hogs Haven]
  • Chris Hanburger selects son as HOF presenter [Football Insider]
• Ravens
  • Nnamdi Asomugha To Ravens Not A Fantasy [Baltimore Beat Down]
• Terps Football
  • Wait, are THESE Maryland's new football uniforms? [D.C. Sports Bog]
  • Maryland Stops the Bleeding, Expects Season Ticket Sale Increase [Testudo Times]
• Capitals
  • Brouwer's words have a ring of truth already [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • D-Camp: Day One [The Peerless Prognosticator]
  • Olie Kolzig: "I'm glad that I'm back" with Washington Capitals [Capitals Insider]
  • Washington Capitals prospect Cody Eakin: âI am coming to camp to make the teamâ [Capitals Insider]
  • Vokoun earns early nod as Washington's No. 1 [NHL Hockey News]
  • Development Camp: Day 1 [Rock The Red.net - Washington Capitals #1 Hockey Fan Community]
• Wizards
  • Wes Unseld Jr. leaves for Golden State [Bullets Forever]
  • Yao Ming to retire 10 years after he could've been a Wizard [Wizards Insider]
• Terps Basketball
  • Picture a near 6-foot-8, long and rangy forward at the top of the press for teams that value length... [Testudo Times]
• Worth Noting
  • Vegas district attorney eyeing 'Pacman' case after Ohio arrest [NFL Football News : CBSSports.com]
  • ESPN Suing Ohio State Over Public Records Request [Awful Announcing]
  • Fan nearly falls from stands trying to catch ball during HR Derby [MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com]
  • Yanks' Cano outslugs BoSox's Gonzalez in HR Derby [MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com]
    
• Picture This
  • JaVale McGee Elevates His Plank Game [Mr. Irrelevant, a D.C. Sports Blog by the Brothers Mottram]
  
  • PHOTO: Randy Edsall's New 'Rockin' Randy' Ice Cream Flavor [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  

Morning Roundup: Nats Drop Another 1 Run Game, O's Shutout

Whats News

• Nationals
  • John Lannan in good spirits despite damage to nose [Nationals Journal]
  • What Is Mike Morse? And What's His Future With The Nationals? [The Nats Blog- Your Place For Washington Nationals News]
  • Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa: First-Half ROY? Nats' MVP? [Federal Baseball]
  • All of a sudden, Nationals starters aren't getting it done - The Goessling Game [MASNsports.com]
  • Kimball's surgery set for Wednesday in New York - Byron Kerr [MASNsports.com]
  • Washington Nationals Drop 3rd Straight, 2-1 To Colorado Rockies. Jayson Werth DP Grounder Ends Rally In 9th. [Federal Baseball]
• Orioles
  • Orioles shut out in 6th straight loss [Baltimore Orioles - baltimoresun.com]
  • Britton optioned to Double-A [Britt's Bird Watch]
  • Red Sox 4, Orioles 0: Shut out by John Lackey and company [Camden Chat]
  • A few rumblings.. [Britt's Bird Watch]
• Ravens
  • Todd Heap Rated Average By NFL.com [Baltimore Beat Down]
• Terps Football
  • Patterson video: "I know how it feels to be different." [Tracking the Terps]
• Capitals
  • Three Reasons to Be Happy You Root for the Caps [Capitals Outsider]
• United
• D.C. United At New York Red Bulls: De Rosario Makes The Difference [SB Nation DC -  All Posts]
• Worth Noting
  • Steelers star Ward arrested, charged with DUI [Sports News : CBSSports.com]
  • Lucky fan grabs Jeter's 3,000 ball, gives it back [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • Jim Riggleman May Get Another Job In Baseball After All [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • Jeter homers for 3,000th hit, first Yank to do it [Examiner Sports RSS]
  • Breaking down the new NHL/KHL player agreement [Puck Daddy - NHL - Yahoo! Sports]
  • For one magical day, Jeter looks like the Jeter of old [MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com]
    
• Video Reel
  • A "Jayson Werthless" chant on MASN Nats postgame show [Nats Enquirer]
    

Morning Roundup: Comeback Hits Lannan's Face, O's Brawl, Fehr Traded To Winnipeg

Whats News

• Nationals
  • Davey Johnson taking a long view of Nationals' development - The Goessling Game [MASNsports.com]
  • Nationals John Lannan Suffers Nasal Contusion After Getting Hit In Face By Ball [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  • John Lannan may be available for next start [Nationals Journal]
  • Washington Nationals Drop 3-2 Decision To The Colorado Rockies, John Lannan OK After Scare. [Federal Baseball]
  • Cole Kimball to have season-ending surgery [Nationals Journal]
  • Ivan Rodriguez placed on disabled list [Nationals Journal]
  • The Jayson Werth Bowie Baysox Bobblehead has a full beard, catcher's gear [Nats Enquirer]
  • Ivan Rodriguez hopes to be back in two weeks; Jesus Flores will get a chance to catch for Nationals - The Goessling Game [MASNsports.com]
• Orioles
  • Gregg gives Orioles a puncher's chance - School of Roch [MASNsports.com]
  • A few more notes [Britt's Bird Watch]
  • Red Sox 10, Orioles 3: If they can't win, I'll take a brawl [Camden Chat]
  • Gregg, Jones, Markakis & Britton on the melee [Britt's Bird Watch]
  • BSR Catches Up with RHP Prospect Steve Johnson [Baltimore Sports Report]
• Redskins
  • Mike Shanahan tells a toddler that McNabb’s a goner in Washington. Sort of. [Blogging the bEast]
• Ravens
  • Joe Flacco strange wedding day photos [FOXSports.com News for NFL]
• Terps Football
  • 8 Terps Named To All ACC Preseason Squads [Terp Talk - Maryland Sports]
• Capitals
  • Three Reasons to Trade Alex Semin [Storming the Crease]
  • Vokoun Gives Caps Best of Both Worlds [Japers' Rink]
  • Greatest Eric Fehr Moments [Capitals Outsider]
  • Capitals trade center Fehr to Jets [FOXSports.com News for NHL]
  • 2011 Development Camp Primer [Japers' Rink]
• Terps Basketball
  • Great Video of Pe’Shon in the Goodman Summer League [Terp Talk - Maryland Sports]
  • More Terps Recruiting Notes: Seth Allen Gets Noticed, Amile Jefferson Succeeds Without Jump Shots [Testudo Times]
• Worth Noting
  • If I Ruled the (NBA) World [Grantland: Home Page]
  • Shaq Announces Yao Ming's Retirement On Twitter [Shaq] [Deadspin]
  • Exclusive: We've Obtained Audited Financials For The NFL League Office [Leaks] [Deadspin]
  • Of Rangers And Railings [Safety First] [Deadspin]
    
• Picture This
  • The History Behind This Ridiculous Picture To Get Michael Morse Into MLB All-Star Game [SB Nation DC - All Posts]
  
• Video Reel
  • Kenny Powers K-Swiss commercial video behind the scenes featuring Jon Jones and Urijah Faber [MMAmania.com]
    
    
  • SafeAuto Insurance commercial features Clay Guida [MMAPayout.com: The Business of MMA]
    
    
  • DJ Steve Porter's Decision Remix Highlights ESPN's Ridiculous Decision Anniversary Coverage [Awful Announcing]
    
    
  • Seven Wonderful Minutes Of An Older Argentinian Man Yelling At His Soccer Match On TV [Video] [Deadspin]
    
    
  • UFC 133: Rich Franklin and Jorge Gurgel take an ice bath together ... seriously (Video) [MMAmania.com]