‘Best of WWN’ Archive

Space Shuttle Discovery flyover recap and photos

ARLINGTON, Va. — On March 8, 2011, I sneaked a quick look at Twitter as dinner was winding down and learned from Capital Weather Gang (The Post) that the Space Shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station would be orbiting directly overhead within the hour. My family went out and viewed Discovery and then the [...]

How I’d tweak the Washington Capitals uniform

Four years ago today, the Washington Capitals reverted to their roots and unveiled new red, white and blue uniforms. It actually seems longer, because as soon as those new sweaters hit the ice, it seemed like they had always been around. The black, turquoise and bronze uniforms were thankfully sent to the dustbin of history. [...]

How to make a proper gin and tonic

There is no cocktail in this world more refreshing than a cold gin and tonic on a summer evening. With Memorial Day coming, the peak of gin and tonic season is here and will last into September. in order to truly enjoy it, I’m going to share with your how to make a proper gin [...]

How I’d redesign the Washington Wizards uniforms, logo

UPDATE 05.11.2011: New Wizards logo and uniform review and other reactions
UPDATE: The official new Wizards uniforms are here, along with a question — which design is better, theirs or mine?
Last week it was announced that the Washington Wizards would unveil their new uniforms and logo on May 10 (DC Sports Bog, The Post). Ever since [...]

Nats: Stephen Strasburg debut on tonight at 7

Set you DVRs, MASN is re-running Stephen Strasburg’s Washington Nationals debut at 7 p.m. this evening. The broadcast will also be given away on DVD later in the season, date TBA. The bad news is that the DVD has the MASN broadcast, not the MLB or radio one.
Also, Strasburg jerseys are the MLB best sellers [...]

New deliverable for Ted Leonsis: Manute & Muggsy statue

We need a Manute & Mugsy statue!

Nats: I have seen the future of baseball and it is Stephen Strasburg

Stephen Strasburg exceeds my expectations.

Deliverables for Ted Leonsis as he takes over Wizards, Verizon Center

Congratulations go out to Ted Leonsis for completing an agreement with the family of the late Abe Pollin to buy the Verizon Center and Washington Wizards. His brand of management will help the NBA franchise and his control of the building should help the NHL Washington Capitals.
UPDATED 06.19.2010 — I’ve added a new one — [...]

Snowpocalypse wrap-up

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — At this point, Snowpocalypse has melted into a slushtopia during the day and iceland during the night. Let’s look back at this latest and perhaps greatest winter storm.
[flickr : Snowpocalypse!/slideshow]

Biggest lesson learned from Snowpocalypse — pictures of rulers are huge for blog and flickr traffic.
The Post had a banner headline for Sunday’s [...]

Dave Jones clears the air about TMBC

The Maryland Bureau Chief, who also answers to Sam, has long harbored a grudge against Patriot-News columnist David Jones. Sam believes that Jones hates Penn State. I asked Jones during his Cover it Live chat if this was true:
2:42 [Comment From Sams friend]My friend thinks that you hate Penn State, but I disagree. In fact, [...]

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