Notes and quotes from Saturday’s loss in the nation’s capital, plus a totally not jinxy look at Kyle Finnegan’s season so far... IRVIN AND UNEARNED RUNS: On a wet infield in the nation’s capital on Saturday, the Washington Nationals played a really sloppy inning of baseball in the top of the first, with two errors behind starter Jake Irvin, and a walk, a pair of singles, and a … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Sloppy defense in 1st dooms Nats; Blue Jays win 6-3 in D.C.
Sunday Open Thread
It has been and continues to be a big weekend of hockey, even though it’s the first weekend without the Caps since October…sigh. With the Bruins downing the Leafs in overtime last night, the second round gets underway in the East this afternoon, while the West wraps up round 1 later this evening with Game 7 between the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights. Meanwhile in … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread
Israel to close Al Jazeera, confiscate news channel’s broadcast equipment, block website
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his government will close the Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera's operations inside Israel, confiscate the network's broadcast equipment, and block access to its website. … [Read more...] about Israel to close Al Jazeera, confiscate news channel’s broadcast equipment, block website
Former New York Giants player Aaron Thomas dies at 86
Aaron Thomas, one of the most prolific receiving tight ends in the history of the New York Giants, died last week at his home in Corvallis, Oregon, following a lengthy illness. He was 86. … [Read more...] about Former New York Giants player Aaron Thomas dies at 86
Maryland baseball splits Saturday’s doubleheader at Rutgers
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps lost the first game, but bounced back in the second game. After Maryland baseball defeated Rutgers on Friday in game one of its three-game weekend series, they played the remaining two games on Saturday due to potential weather issues on Sunday. In a pitcher’s duel in game one, the Terps went 0-7 with runners in scoring … [Read more...] about Maryland baseball splits Saturday’s doubleheader at Rutgers