Archive: March 30, 2008 - April 5, 2008
Two Birds, One Column: Wise Alienates United Fans, Irritates Caps Fans
Everyone is so darn sensitive these days. Can't Mike Wise write a nice column praising Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals without being attacked from all sides? It turns out that no; no he can't, if he's going to say this: "Ovechkin is about to become the first Washington star in...
By Lindsay Applebaum | April 3, 2008; 10:47 AM ET | Comments (52)
Patriots, Belichick and Videotape
I have this theory that if any headline uses some combination of the words "Patriots," "Belichick" and "videotaping," the corresponding article could be in gibberish and nobody would even notice, because they'd be too eager to discuss that thing the Patriots did in September. Of course, I can't fully test...
By Lindsay Applebaum | April 2, 2008; 9:15 AM ET | Comments (5)
And the Winner Is...
It took forever to sift through the dozens and dozens baker's dozen of entries, but we finally have a winner for the Name That Ballpark (Sponsor) Contest....
By Lindsay Applebaum | April 2, 2008; 8:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
A Fan Base Divided
Gilbert Arenas told reporters Sunday that he'd be willing to take a pay cut if it would help the Wizards retain Antawn Jamison, sparking somewhat of a debate among readers. Commenters either gushed over Arenas's generosity and sense of camaraderie, or they snarled at his latest declaration, calling it a...
By Lindsay Applebaum | April 1, 2008; 9:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Name That Ballpark (Sponsor)
The Nationals are looking to sell ballpark naming rights, and some fans are disappointed. Maryb889: It has the perfect name: Nationals Park. No change necessary.... MAOTIKI: I AM A NEW YORKER AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE NEW BALLPARK NAMED "D.C. STADIUM". ENOUGH WITH THE CORPORATE NAMES!!! columbiard: I was...
By Lindsay Applebaum | March 31, 2008; 9:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
