Outside the Beltway

Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck surprised the sports world last night by announcing an early retirement.

Bart Starr, who led the Green Bay Packers to five N.F.L. Championships in the pre-Super Bowl era and in Super Bowls I and II, has died at the age of 85.

Tebow on the block.

A Mississippi judge has stayed a slew of pardons issued by Haley Barbour on his way out the door.

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has announced his retirement after 19 years as a pro. On Twitter.

And the KosKids have the proof!

The Government IN InAaction Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

Mike Tanier of Football Outsiders explain why Aaron Rodgers’ ranking as the best quarterback in NFL history is absurd.

The Alaska Republican says he won’t answer questions about alleged misconduct as a public official, deeming it “personal.”

A renowned sports economist argues that black quarterbacks are treated differently than their white counterparts.

I don’t think Brett Favre’s actually retiring this year. But, by the looks of him, he’s earned it.