Cursed no more, the Boston Red Sox will make their second trip to the Executive Mansion in four years Wednesday, as they visit with President Bush.
After a morning workout, the team and coaches will fly to Washington from their spring training home in Fort Myers, Fla. They’ll be joined by owner John Henry and President Larry Lucchino.
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After the visit with the president, the team will travel (with its World Series trophy) to Walter Reed Army Hospital, where it will meet with injured troops.
In other celebrity news:
» Former Redskin (and New York Giant) LaVar Arrington, along with Giants defensive lineman Osi Umenyiora, hosted a party Friday night at the Sideline, Arrington’s new sports-themed restaurant in Prince George’s County.
» Sitting out for the season with an injury hasn’t dampened the partying spirit of former Maryland standout and Houston Rockets All-Star Steve “The Franchise” Francis. The guard partied with friends at H2O on Saturday night.
» If you’re at the Palm today, keep your eyes peeled for newly crowned Miss America Kirsten Haglund. The Michigan native will lunch with media consultant Tammy Haddad, Georgetown jeweler Ann Hand and Debbie Dingell, among others.
