A slight smile came across Clint Everts’ face.

First place is on the line as the top two teams in National Pro Fastpitch meet this weekend in a four-game series end at the Westfield Softball Complex.

Colt Brennan stayed on the field after Wednesday’s morning practice, working on throws and then taking a break to sign autographs — hardly an expected activity for a rookie, and a sixth-round draft pick at that.

Potomac Nationals pitcher Joe Norrito only learned Tuesday evening he would start Wednesday’s game against the Kinston Indians instead of right-hander Zack Segovia. Segovia was scratched because there is a plan to promote him to Double-A Harrisburg.

Jason Taylor’s first full day of work with the Washington Redskins wasn’t all new. 

The Washington Nationals have found their second baseman of the future — and he could wind up batting at the top of the order as a rookie next spring.

Luis Atilano is beginning to feel like a prospect again. More importantly, the Potomac Nationals right-hander is pitching like one, too.

Washington closes a huge gap in its defense by trading with Miami.

Luckily for Jeff Mandel the Potomac Nationals found their offense late in what turned out to be a 7-4 win.

Wie’s a grown-up of 18 now and she still hits the ball 300 yards, though not always in the direction she aims. Mom and dad are also still nearby, helping manage a career that we thought by now would surely have included a bunch of wins on the LPGA Tour, and perhaps a major title or two.

President Bush gave U.S. Olympians a rousing White House send-off to next month’s games in Beijing, urging them Monday to “compete swifter, higher and stronger” but also be mindful they will be “ambassadors of liberty” to the people of China and elsewhere.

Gar-Field graduate Jeff Baker has big day at the plate for the Colorado Rockies

Both drives win twin 35-lap Late Model races

Potomac High School graduate will spend 10 days working out with NBA veteran

Gar-Field High School graduate has signed with the Hamburg Blue Devils

After losing Phillip Daniels to a season-ending injury, Washington trades for Miami’s Jason Taylor

For two seasons, the Potomac Nationals have licked their chops at the chance to play the Lynchburg Hillcats.

The more the roster changes for the Potomac Nationals, the more things stay the same at Pfitzner Stadium.

Local swimming report

Weekly fishing report

For the third year in a row, the showcase race has been marred by doping.

The Smoketown Sluggers finished a busy week by splitting a marathon doubleheader against Osbourn 19-12 and 22-27. 

The Washington Glory and Diamond Elite Academy are forming youth travel teams to compete during the fall season.

Two soccer clinics for players with developmental disabilities will be held this weekend.

I went to Smith Mountain Lake for a long weekend with my family last week and attempted to do what no other living person has ever done before – take 5 grandchildren fishing at the same time without heavy sedation.

James West has been hired as Freedom High School’s new head boys basketball coach.

The Potomac Nationals (14-11) stayed within a half-game of Lynchburg Tuesday night, with their 7-0 victory over the Salem Avalanche.

Seton graduate competing with FC Santos

Washington third baseman will play two games for Potomac

Driver’s first victory this season at ODS