What's Up With Washington

The Washington Nationals opened their first game against the Atlanta Braves in their brand new, state of the art National Park. This stadium is environmental friendly and is the first stadium to go "green." (http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ballpark/index.jsp) George W. Bush is regarded as one of the greatest presidents to throw the first pitch. He threw that touching first pitch in Yankee Stadium at the 2001 World Series after 9/11 a perfect strike. Today when Bush was announced to throw out the first pitch the crowed was a mix of boos and cheers, but mostly boos. I got very upset that the District of Columbia would do such a thing to the president. I feel that like Bush or not, you don't boo him at a baseball game.

"Shut Up and Drive"

Danica Patrick stormed into the 2005 IndyCar series, breaking down the barrier of men and women. However, since that second place finish at Indianapolis, Danica has not proven to the racing world that she is winning material. After talks of Danica leaving IndyCar for NASCAR, is ridiculous on account she has not won one race. She complains about everything about her car and the company that makes it. She tries to pick fights with other male drivers, and has even gone after them. Last year her car broke down during a race, and she decided to get out and throw a tantrum, kicking her car and cones. Until she wins a race she will officially move up in the sport, because right now she has not advanced.

A Hockey Dad You Don't Want To Mess With

Patrick Roy is regarded as the greatest goalie to play in the National Hockey League. After playing 18 years in the NHL 10 with the Montreal Canadians and 8 with the Colorado Avalanche, Roy won 4 Stanley Cups and was elected to play in the All-Star game 11 times. In 2006 Roy was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. His latest milestone may stand out a little more than some of the other ones, being banned from a junior hockey league. Roy coaches his son Jonathon who plays for the Quebec Remparts. During a game Jonathon continuously hit on opponent after he knocked him to the ground, then another player from the other team left the penalty box and attacked Jonathan. Roy appeared to cheer his son on to attack the other goalie. Now both Patrick and Jonathan are suspended for 12 games.

Dodgers Leave Town Blue

Vero Beach, Florida is not know to many outside of Florida. That's because Vero Beach is overshadowed by the name Dodgertown. In 1948 the Brooklyn Dodgers searched for a new spring training spot. Businessman Bob Holman invited the Dodgers to go down to Vero Beach to have spring training. With the completion of their new stadium in 1953, it was only fitting that the Dodgers name it Holman Stadium. Dodgertown was described as many as baseball heaven. This may be, because of Walter and Peter O'Mally's genius making Dodgertown the first privately owned spring training facility. Many hall of famers went through Dodgertown including Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Tommy Lasorda, Pee Wee Reese and Roy Campanella. Dodgertown saw the team move from Brooklyn to Los Angeles. Now the Dodgers are moving their spring training to Arizona. Its a sad day for baseball.

Will the Streak Stay Alive

The Houston Rockets have a 22 game winning streak, and have been playing their best basketball, since Yao Ming left the team with an injury. Tonight the Rockets will face the best team in the NBA, the Boston Celtics. It looks as though Boston is the under dog in this game. The big three is down to two due to a left ankle injury that will sideline Ray Allen for most likely his third game in a row, if he chooses to rest. The Rockets on the other hand are poised to make it 23. Their three point shooting has been looking better than ever, thanks to Rafer Alston, who put up 8 three pointers last game. Shane Battier has been playing some solid defense and has shot 39 percent from the three point line. Also Luis Scola has been grabbing a lot of rebounds in place of Yao. It looks as though Houston has the upper hand in this game.

Q&A With Charlie Weis, Insight to Feature

Q: Mr. Weis am I disrupting you in any way?
A: Well I'm in a coaches meeting, but I can answer your questions
Q: Do any of your players chew tobacco?
A: Not that I know of, but I am sure there are, I know that teens now have shaded away from cigarettes, now they dip
Q: In you opinion does chewing tobacco effect the game?
A: Yes, however my players don't dip during games, from what I know many players are turning to sun flower seeds

My feature will be coming soon.

Schilling Goes On The 60 Day DL

Curt Schilling's baseball career can be described as very colorful. He went from goof ball in Baltimore, to towel over head in Philadelphia, to MVP in Arizona, to excellence in Boston. However, Schilling's career will be over shadowed by his usual comments and apologies. Every single time Schilling talks about anything, he takes a shot at someone, then the very next day he apologizes. He just might have to put the towel back over his head and not make any comments. Schilling's trip to the DL may cause some problems during the year.

Nails Prevails

Take a look at Lenny Dykstra in his playing days with the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies. He was short, at one point skinny and at one point jacked. Standing at 5' 10" he played with a determination that is arguably not seen in the MLB today. With a wad of chewing tobacco in his mouth and the number 4 on his back Dykstra played in two World Series's, one in 1986 with the Mets and one in 1993 with the Phillies. After his departure from the league, Dykstra trusted his broker with his money. When his broker lost most of his money, he said that it would never happen again. During his playing days Dykstra didn't read saying it would mess up his batting eyes, but after he lost his money he picked up the books, learning everything about there is to know about the stock market. Years went by and Dykstra opened up three top notch car washes, then sold them later for over 65 million dollars. He called them the "Taj Mahal's" of the car washing industry, the only thing is he didn't know what the Taj Mahal was. Now Dykstra is one of the most intellectual and respected men in the stock market. What he says about stocks are taken seriously by investors. What Dykstra did during the playoffs of the 1993 series is one of the best individual performances in baseball, not only did he towering home runs, but fouled off many pitches working the pitchers. Lenny Dykstra also known as Nails proved to everyone who doubted him that he can do anything.

Alexander The Great

Besides Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin is arguably the best player in the NHL. In January, Ovechkin signed a very long time deal with his Washington Capitals for 13 years, 124 million. Not only has Ovechkin signed a big contract, but also the money is paying off. He has scored 54 goals this season, giving him the lead in the NHL. However, Ovechkin wants to take his Capitals into the Stanley Cup playoffs, and right now they are 10th in the Eastern Conference.

Does spring training matter?

Major League Baseball is now in its preseason, and the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues have started. Some sports analysts and fans have said how it doesn't matter how the teams do, as long as they do fine in the regular season. That may be true, however where do the new players learn the ropes and bond with other players? In the preseason. The preseason is where rookies beat out the vets for positions. Also this is where new players come and go.

Whats Next

The NFL free agency market sold its top item in Randy Moss. Randy Moss resigned with the New England Patriots, after his name was put on the market. Moss is the only free agent to return to the New England Patriots, Asante Samuel signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, and Donte Stallworth signed with the Cleveland Browns. The biggest news coming out of today is the retirement of 17 season vet Brett Favre. Favre finally announced his retirement after a year where he brought his team to the playoffs.

Free Agency Top Choices

The teams of the NFL are now shopping for free agents. Some of the players who are still on the market are New England Patriot, wide receiver Randy Moss, who last year broke the single season record for most touchdown catches. Also running back Marion Barber III formerly with the Dallas Cowboys also is on the market. The biggest free agent signed so far is Asante Samuel formerly with the New England Patriots. The corner back signed yesterday with the Philadelphia Eagles. Andy Reid, head coach of the Eagles, said that Samuel will get the starting job, so that means Lito Sheppard is on his way out. Rumors have been flying around that the Eagles may trade Sheppard to the Arizona Cardinals for wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.