About: Mike Frandsen
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- I’m a free-lance writer who has worked as a local sports reporter covering the Redskins, Capitals, Orioles, and Bullets (yes, it was a while ago). I teach kids with autism (www.coachmike.net), blog about sports and other stuff (www.mikefrandsen.org), and write about the Skins, Caps, Wizards, Nats, Terps, Hoyas, D.C. United and other D.C. sports for examiner.com at http://www.examiner.com/x-37753-DC-Sports-Examiner.
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MRI on Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth shows no damage to knee
In NFL | By Mike Frandsen | On August 6 2010 06:59 PM
Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth underwent an MRI Thursday that found no damage to his knee. Haynesworth has complained of soreness in the knee after failing a conditioning test required by coach Mike Shanahan. Haynesworth has not participated in practices ...
Washington Nationals keep slugger Adam Dunn, trade Guzman, Capps for prospects
In MLB | By Mike Frandsen | On July 31 2010 03:34 PM
The trade deadline has come and gone, and Adam Dunn will continue to hit home runs for the Washington Nationals, possibly even tonight against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. The slugger, who was sought by several teams, will remain ...
Nationals blow 5-1 lead, fall to Milwaukee Brewers 7-5 despite two homers by Michael Morse
In MLB | By Mike Frandsen | On July 24 2010 07:06 AM
The Nationals blew a 5-1 lead and wasted two home runs by Michael Morse as Washington fell to the Brewers, 7-5 at Miller Park in Milwaukee Friday.
The Nats gave starter Craig Stammen a 3-1 lead in the second inning when ...
Stephen Strasburg strikes out 7, throws 6 scoreless innings as Nationals blank Florida Marlins, 4-0
In MLB | By Mike Frandsen | On July 17 2010 03:36 PM
The Nationals shut out the Florida Marlins 4-0 behind six scoreless innings by Stephen Strasburg and a three-run triple by Josh Willingham Friday.
Strasburg struck out seven Marlins and gave up just four hits as he combined with Drew Storen and ...
Dunn hits 2 homers, Strasburg holds San Francisco to 3 hits as Nationals rout Giants, 8-1
In MLB | By Mike Frandsen | On July 10 2010 09:25 AM
Adam Dunn had another big game with two home runs and a double, and Stephen Strasburg (3-2) gave up just one run and three hits in six innings as the Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants, 8-1 Friday night in ...
Strasmas in July: Fireworks by Rodriguez, Dunn in 9th spark Nationals’ comeback over Mets, 6-5
In MLB | By Mike Frandsen | On July 4 2010 01:20 PM
Pudge Rodriguez hit a walk-off single to right field to give the Washington Nationals an improbable 6-5 come from behind win over the Mets Saturday. Stephen Strasburg only gave up two runs in five innings, but once again the Nationals failed ...
Funeral held for former Washington Bullet Manute Bol, 7’7″ giant devoted life to help war-torn Sudan
In NBA Basketball | By Mike Frandsen | On July 1 2010 07:52 PM
The funeral for former Washington Bullets 7’7″ center Manute Bol was held Tuesday at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Bol played 10 seasons in the NBA and became a prolific shot blocker, but was best known for his humanitarian ...
NBA Draft: Wizards get Wall with top pick, Hoyas’ Monroe goes to Detroit, Terps’ Vasquez to Memphis
In NBA Basketball | By Mike Frandsen | On June 24 2010 09:03 PM
As has been expected ever sinceWashington won the NBA Draft Lottery last month, the Wizards selected Kentucky point guard John Wall with the first selection in the draft Thursday night.
Also in the first round, former Georgetown center Greg Monroe was ...
Remembering former Maryland superstar Len Bias 24 years later
In NCAA Basketball | By Mike Frandsen | On June 19 2010 11:49 AM
Twenty-four years ago today something happened that was so shocking that it was hard to fathom that it really took place.
On June 19, 1986, University of Maryland basketball player Len Bias died of a cocaine overdose.
The scene that morning, as ...
Strasmas II: Stephen Strasburg strikes out 10 in 2nd home start but Nats lose 2-1 to White Sox in 11
In MLB | By Mike Frandsen | On June 18 2010 09:37 PM
Stephen Strasburg pitched another spectacular game for the Washington Nationals Friday night in his second home start but the Nats fell to the Chicago White Sox, 2-1 in 11 innings.
President Obama was in attendance to watch the White Sox take ...
