Sports: Brett Favre retires again, Rodriguez makes history, Orakpo' role as the Buck

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Post Sports: Afternoon Reading What's happening in D.C. sports right now ... Early Lead Report: Brett Favre to retire from NFL Brett Favre will retire, according to a report in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress is expected to address the media after the team's morning practice. LeBron James takes out ad to say thanks -- to Akron Nationals Journal Ivan Rodriguez makes history Last night, Rodriguez hit his 300th home run as a catcher. Only four men had ever done that: Piazza, Fisk, Bench, Berra. First names unnecessary. Redskins Brian Orakpo's new role: The 'Buck' In the new 3-4 defense, only one outside linebacker regularly has significant coverage responsibility. Nicknamed the "Buck" linebacker, Brian Orakpo will fill the role. Albert Haynesworth: Status quo Despite drama, Albert Haynesworth could still start Get The Washington Post iPhone app! More Headlines Capitals Insider: Caps renew affiliation with Stingrays Recruiting Insider: McNamara DB Nico Law lists Maryland, Virginia Soccer Insider: Tuesday kickaround: Television Highlights MLB: Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore, 7, MASN MLB: Washington at Arizona, 9:30, MASN2 WNBA: Washington at Atlanta, 7:30, ESPN2 More sports on TV UNSUBSCRIBE | Additional Newsletter Services | Advertising | Subscribe to the Paper | Privacy Policy Washington Post Digital | c/o E-mail Customer Care | 1150 15th St. NW | Washington, D.C. 20071