This letter from Nicolas Sarkozy's office requesting a box at Croke Park on the weekend kicks off what may be the great diplomatic blowup since WWII. Some, all or none if this may be true/legit. What's inarguable is that it's fantastically hilarious. Well wishes for bike accident victim Carlo Cudicini. Click to continue reading...

Charlie Davies Update: Out of ICU and to have surgery on broken elbow-1.052009-10-19 14:25:51Jonathon Feyerherm

Charlie Davies' condition after his car crash has improved where he's now been moved out of the Intensive Car Unit. The USA striker still requires surgery for his broken elbow and possible operations to deal with facial fractures.

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Charlie Davies has shown steady improvement and on has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.

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Charlie Davies has shown steady improvement and on has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.

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By now just about anyone who reads this blog knows that 22 year old Ashley J. Roberta died at the scene of a horrible car accident early Tuesday morning. Roberta was a Maryland resident and was apparently known in soccer circles. She was riding in the same car as US Men's National Team striker Charlie Davies, who sustained serious injuries. Click to continue reading...

Jimmy just after the collision Saturday with Panama's Blas Perez. Image from Daylife, found through The Original Winger.
Just got off the phone with Jimmy Conrad, and he says he's feeling better. No more grogginess just sitting around, but he can't get his heart rate up just yet. He told HR he suffered a concussion (obvious) and had post-impact amnesia for about 15 minutes after the collision (not as obvious). Click to continue reading...

For those of you that follow this blog, you have notice a drastic drop in activity. I am flattered by the well-wishes that have been sent by my throngs of fans. Actually, nobody sent anything, but if you were thinking of maybe sending something then I deeply appreciate it.

I am recovering nicely.

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With Hanukah and Christmas coming up soon (and Festivus going on all around us as we speak), I felt it a great time to wish everyone in Wizville a wonderful holiday season from the club. As you can see above (and below), the Wizards office is in quite the holiday spirit. Our informal gift exchange is later on today (see some presents wrapped on the table), so we might be back with details of that if there are any gifts worth posting in this space. Click to continue reading...

Got an email today from our friends over in Manchester, England. That's right, the Unicorn Wizards are at it again. After five fixtures, they sit fourth in the league table. Good work lads. They emailed to wish us luck with our upcoming season finale. Take a look at their website if you ever have time. Click to continue reading...

It's a pretty light day in transfer news and rumors, which is a little surprising seeing as how we're in the thick of the week. But, there are still a good few tidbits to report on from around Europe. Before I get started, I'd like to give well-wishes (and so should all of [...] Click to continue reading...

Read the following article from ESPN Soccernet's Kristian Dyer about Coach Onalfo's successful battle with cancer when he was 24 years old.
Today, another cancer survivor, Westin Funk came out to practice at CommunityAmerica Ballpark with his mother and two friends. Westin got some points from midfielder Kerry Zavagnin during practice and then the rest of the guys came over and signed autographs for him and his friends. Click to continue reading...

Greetings again friends, busy morning so far at Hillcrest Road. This story is slightly different than what we're used to here, but it is definitely worthwhile.
An 8-year-old Kansas Citian and Wizards fan named Brenden found out recently that he had a large cyst on his brain. Brenden has been accepted to the neurology team at Children's Mercy and is currently an outpatient awaiting further tests. Click to continue reading...