Half a century ago, a professor at my college assigned “Giles Goat-Boy” as the culminating novel in his Modern Literature course. I’d never heard of the book or its author. The length daunted me: 766 dense pages! But before I’d finished the multiple prefaces, John Barth had become my favorite writer. That a mere mortal could construct sentences so elegant, so complex and so … [Read more...] about I was a starstruck student when John Barth led the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins | GUEST COMMENTARY
Archives for April 2024
2024 NFL mock draft (Version 6.0): Connecting the dots for one last first-round projection
Mock draft season is over. The real thing begins Thursday night in Detroit, which means it’s time to put the pencils down and give one last prediction. After sifting through all the information, identifying the best prospects and pondering which teams will be motivated to shake up the board, here’s our best guess at how the first 32 picks will play out: 1. Chicago Bears (via … [Read more...] about 2024 NFL mock draft (Version 6.0): Connecting the dots for one last first-round projection
Ludwig Persson (F) from Washington Capitals to Jukurit
Status: Loan Date: 04/25/2024 Player: Ludwig Persson (F) From: Washington Capitals To: Jukurit Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up … [Read more...] about Ludwig Persson (F) from Washington Capitals to Jukurit
Reds Claim Peyton Burdick
The Reds announced Wednesday that they’ve claimed outfielder Peyton Burdick off waivers from the Orioles and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville. Left-hander Alex Young was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Cincinnati — or rather, Louisville for now — marks the latest stop in an eventful year for the increasingly well-traveled Burdick. … [Read more...] about Reds Claim Peyton Burdick
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Wrapping up on the west coast
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images One more against the Halos, Westburg imitates Henderson, and Means looked better in rehab. Good morning, Birdland! That could have gone better. The Orioles lost 7-4 to the Angels in the early morning hours here on the east coast. The scoreline belies just how gruesome the game felt. Grayson Rodriguez had a stinker, and the offense … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Wrapping up on the west coast