http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:59:00 -0700 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:44:49 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Riggleman-gets-fulltime-gig-as-Zimmerman-gets-Silver-and-Gold?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Ryan Zimmerman did his thing at 3rd better than the rest in 2009  (AP)Washington Nationals ownership liked enough of what they saw from Mike Rizzo in 2009 that they removed the “interim” tag from his title of general manager.  A... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:44:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Riggleman-gets-fulltime-gig-as-Zimmerman-gets-Silver-and-Gold?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Nylander-clears-waivers-ahead-of-GM-meetings-this-week?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Both of Nyls' DC stints have been short  (capitals.nhl)The continuing efforts of Capitals management to find a way to rid themselves of center Michael Nylander and his cap-unfriendly contract took a step forward when the veteran cleared waivers ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:57:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Nylander-clears-waivers-ahead-of-GM-meetings-this-week?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Zorns-priorities-questionable-after-press-conference-revelations?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Doctor: “I have good news and bad news about your upcoming operation.” Patient: “What’s the bad news?” Doctor: “You have a 50/50 chance of surviving it.” Patient: “Oh no!  What&rs... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:28:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Zorns-priorities-questionable-after-press-conference-revelations?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Nationals-continue-frontoffice-remodeling-with-Clark-DiPuglia?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Roy Clark's a-pickin' & a-grinnin' & a-scoutin' (Opry.com) When KaLernerStan took charge of the Nationals in 2006, it promised to commit the bulk of its resources to building the team by scouting far and wide for young talent. ... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:32:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Nationals-continue-frontoffice-remodeling-with-Clark-DiPuglia?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m10d1-All-eyes-in-NatsTown-turn-to-a-phenoms-upcoming-GED-results?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Whether hitting homers or going to see Kiss, Harper looks ready (SI) Fending off a furious charge from the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Washington Nationals have clinched the #1 pick in the 2010 draft.  The name most associated wi... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:07:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m10d1-All-eyes-in-NatsTown-turn-to-a-phenoms-upcoming-GED-results?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Front-office-purge-is-due-as-Redskins-reach-laughingstock-status?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner  They're laughing AT Snyderatto, not with them (AP)As if the Redskins’ pathetic performance against the Rams last week wasn’t enough to drive home the dysfunction of the franchise, the Skins emphasized their ineptitude with an embarr... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:09:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Front-office-purge-is-due-as-Redskins-reach-laughingstock-status?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Pirates-push-hard-to-overtake-Nationals-for-worst-record--2010s-top-draft-pick?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Wonder if he ever tested positive for banned space stuff (IMDB)For months, it appeared almost certain that the Nationals would secure the #1 pick for the second consecutive pick in MLB’s lottery-free player draft by having the worst record in t... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:26:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Pirates-push-hard-to-overtake-Nationals-for-worst-record--2010s-top-draft-pick?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m9d14-After-Redskins-loss-noise-level-on-local-TV-print-and-radio-noise-goes-to-11?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Since Rypien [11], Skins haven't gone far (Eleven)Scanning the local post-game commentary on television and radio as well as the local sports pages a day after the first Redskins game of the season, one will find no shortage of calls to get rid of th... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:29:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m9d14-After-Redskins-loss-noise-level-on-local-TV-print-and-radio-noise-goes-to-11?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m9d10-DC-United-and-DCSEC-drop-the-ball-on-gameday-experience?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Don't expect to sell tix at top prices if the field's this poor; D.C. don't stand for Divot City!  (Me)I get to a decent number of D.C. United matches per season, though not as many so far this year as I concentrate... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:20:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m9d10-DC-United-and-DCSEC-drop-the-ball-on-gameday-experience?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m9d5-DC-Sports-Business-101-Minor-leagues-and-general-local-sports-issues?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Here's a list of links to my postings on local sports issues that don't directly pertain to one of the area's five big league teams:Tennis stars hit town in July via the Washington KastlesMinor League Scorecard: Bethesda Big TrainMinor League Scoreca... Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:56:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m9d5-DC-Sports-Business-101-Minor-leagues-and-general-local-sports-issues?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d31-DC-Sports-Business-101-DC-United?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Here's a list of links to my postings on D.C. United items, which will be updated as events warrant.D.C. United and DCSEC drop the ball on gameday experienceD.C. United seeks to narrow stadium location with help from surveyMacFarlane sells major... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:26:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d31-DC-Sports-Business-101-DC-United?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d30-DC-Sports-Business-101-Washington-Capitals?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Here's a list of links to my postings on Capitals items, which will be updated as events warrant.Nylander clears waivers ahead of G.M. meetings this weekCaps need to "work the cap" to take the next step10 years with Ted, Part 2: '09 Ca... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:41:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d30-DC-Sports-Business-101-Washington-Capitals?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d29-DC-Sports-Business-101-Washington-Wizards?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Here's a list of links to my postings on Bullets -- I mean Wizards items, which will be updated as events warrant. More haste from Wizards this offseason is a wasteShocker: Wizards have no luck in this year's NBA Draft LotteryWiza... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:19:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d29-DC-Sports-Business-101-Washington-Wizards?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d25-DC-Sports-Business-101-Washington-Nationals?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Here's a list of links to my postings on Nationals items, which will be updated as events warrant.(BTW, have you noticed that Stan is Nats spelled backwards?  Since the marketing department hasn't run with that, I offer them this slogan for the ... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:39:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d25-DC-Sports-Business-101-Washington-Nationals?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Nationals-have-chance-to-build-on-Strasburgs-signing-this-offseason?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Strasburg's signing should pay off if Lerners learn to risk $ on talent (AP)The Nationals’ signing of Stephen Strasburg is a welcome outcome for all involved, though it won't convince those with the perspective of recent history that KaLernerSt... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:01:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Nationals-have-chance-to-build-on-Strasburgs-signing-this-offseason?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d16-DC-Sports-Business-101-Washington-Redskins?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Here's a list of links to my postings on Redskins items, which will be updated as Snyderatto-related activities warrant:Zorn’s priorities "questionable" after press conference revelationsFront office purge is due as Redskins reach lau... Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:38:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d16-DC-Sports-Business-101-Washington-Redskins?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d14-DCs-latest-push-for-Redskins-appears-to-be-onesided-love-affair?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Dan's best bet to best Jerry is building in PG (DMN)Like a guy who keeps texting an old girlfriend who dumped him years ago and tells his friends they’re talking about getting back together, some D.C. officials are trying to spread the word tha... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:54:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d14-DCs-latest-push-for-Redskins-appears-to-be-onesided-love-affair?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Nationals-manager-Riggleman-makes-case-to-have?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Jim's making more noise from the dugout than Manny did.  (AP)No, you didn't dream it: the Nationals have indeed won eight games in a row.  That streak includes a sweep of Arizona as well as the Florida Marlins, who are currently second... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:48:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Nationals-manager-Riggleman-makes-case-to-have?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Nationals-display-shortsightedness-and-incompetence-with-trade-deadline-moves?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Finally healthy, Nick's bat is gone - TSNThe Nationals did what most rudderless teams who claim to be building for the future do and shipped out a couple of veterans --1st baseman Nick Johnson and reliever Joe Beimel -- for prospects. However, being ... Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:22:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Nationals-display-shortsightedness-and-incompetence-with-trade-deadline-moves?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Basic-services-vanish-after-rain-delay-at-Nationals-Park?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner Even hot dogs vanished from sight by the 2nd inning after Saturday's rain delay (WPIX)Saturday's Nationals game against the Padres featured one of the most dominant performances by the local nine at the new ballpark, but the win was only seen by a ha... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:41:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8141-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Basic-services-vanish-after-rain-delay-at-Nationals-Park?cid=exrss-DC-Sports-Business-Examiner