Archive for April, 2009
« Previous EntriesDMV: For Nats, Tavarez Looks Like J-Lo
Thursday, April 30th, 2009DMV is a daily roundup of District-Maryland-Virginia (mostly) sporting links.
Nats closer-by-committee member Julian Tavarez records his first save since 2006, and, upon recording the final out, screams in the general direction of homeplate, flexes his entire body and pumps his fists. He’s lucky he won’t be batting anytime soon. His mates should be on notice [...]
The Skins Signed a 400-Pound Lineman
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009As DMVed Monday morning, the Skins signed ex-Bills draft bust/mammoth offensive lineman Mike Williams. What we didn’t know at the time is just how mammoth Williams is. Take it away, @TWTSports:
This just in from Redskins Park: Mike Williams is down to 404 pounds. Seriously.
Down to 404. That’s fantastic. That’s a big man. That’s …
… 74 [...]
Brian Orakpo Sticks With No. 98
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009The team’s shiny new toy, Brian Orakpo, was introduced to the media yesterday. He made sure to praise Dan Snyder, flash a little knowledge about the team (shout outs to Manley and Mann) and revealed that he played for the Redskins in high school. It was fate! He also showed us that he intends to [...]
DMV: Sergei FTW and the Second Round
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009DMV is a daily roundup of District-Maryland-Virginia (mostly) sporting links.
Not only had the Caps been down 3-1 in this series and 1-0 in this game, but they hadn’t advanced to the second round of the postseason since ‘98, nor had any D.C. team since the Skins in ‘06. So, yes, 39-year-old Sergei Fedorov’s game-winner with [...]
Personal PR: I’m Going to SB Nation
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009I’ll probably pen a more heartfelt and thoughtful goodbye post in the coming weeks, but I just thought I’d get the word out now that I’m leaving Sporting News, and thus leaving The Sporting Blog. I’ve accepted an offer to become Senior Editor of SB Nation.
There’s a decent chance that you read at least one [...]
After Being Treated Like Shit, Jason Campbell Is Ready to Move On
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009Despite what half-wit gossip bloggers may think, the signing of Chase Daniel does not lay the groundwork for a QB controversy in Washington this offseason. Quite the contrary: The Skins failed to land Cutler or Sanchez, which signifies the end of this ugly QB saga that was another example of one step forward, two backward [...]
DMV: Hanrahan Is the Suisham of Closers
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009DMV is a daily roundup of District-Maryland-Virginia (mostly) sporting links.
Despite tying the club record with five home runs (two from Zimmerman, including a 451-footer), the Nats lose 13-11 at Philly thanks to Joel Hanrahan’s third blown save in five tries. [WaPo]
Zimm is on a shaky 16-game hit streak. [Nats Journal]
Nats Park attendance is down 30 [...]
Nats and O’s Week 3 Winners & Losers
Monday, April 27th, 2009Your time-challenged winners & losers for the third week of the season, a week which saw the Nats go 3-3 (gangbusters!) and the O’s 3-4 …
WINNERS: Jordan Zimmermann — Went five and a third in his second start, allowing one. After a lights-out spring, he’s 2-0 with a 2.38 ERA. That alone, despite the Nats [...]
Video: Brashear ‘Kabongs’ Some Dude
Monday, April 27th, 2009Cheap shot? I don’t know, but it did bring the Mottrams off the couch in the middle of a post-baptism party, loudly interrupting an otherwise quiet affair, which was awkward.
(Clip via Puck Daddy, where the Post’s Sally Jenkins is put on notice as Greg Wyshynski resets the Caps-Rangers series at 3-3.)
Update: … and Brashear [...]
DMV: Skins Grab a Marquee QB After All
Monday, April 27th, 2009DMV is a daily roundup of District-Maryland-Virginia (mostly) sporting links.
Skins sign undrafted Heisman finalist Chase Daniel — who likes boogers! — and Maryland All-ACC C/G Edwin Williams. [Redskins Insider]
Quick capsules on all six Skins draft picks. [NFL.com]
Skins finally do right with a high pick by selecting Orakpo. [Player Hater's Ball]
Recalling Skins 3rd-rounder and Terps CB [...]