On Sunday Dan pointed out that Robert Griffin III had taken a black marker and written the word “heart” on his pregame warmup gear. The rookie quarterback has a history of adding inspirational sayings to his clothing, so it wasn’t a huge deal.

Until we realized that he was using the “H” in the word to cover up a Nike swoosh.

(@UniWatch)

The NFL is in its first year of an apparel deal with Nike, and as we all know, RGIII is an adidas guy. Not so subtle, Griffin.

A league source told ESPN yesterday that the clever modification did not sit well with the league.

“It won’t happen again,” said NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy.

I asked RGIII about it at yesterday’s press conference and he played coy.

“I have not heard from the league yet,” he said with a smile. “That’s all I’ll say about that.”

BECAUSE YOU DON’T READ THE PAPER...
* John Lannan replaces Strasburg. Nats win.

* Boz says the Orioles are not just a fluke. Hey look. Orioles.

* Notre Dame is joining the ACC for all sports except football and hockey.

TWEET OF THE NIGHT
Well, this is just adorable.

Haha thanks mom RT @staciesundberg: @nicksundberg Props for bring on the front page of USA Today!

— Nick Sundberg (@NickSundberg) September 13, 2012

QUOTE OF THE NIGHT
Ian Desmond,on the Mets facing John Lannan:

“Tonight, these guys were over there licking their chops. They finally get to face a starter that’s not throwing 95 or 96. He comes and shuts them down.”

PHOTO OF THE DAY
Happy Nats.
(Henny Ray Abrams - AP)

WHAT TO WATCH TODAY
Rays at Orioles, 12:30 p.m. on MASN. All TV/Radio listings are here.

HAPPY MOMENTS
Dustin Pedroia finding out mid-game that his wife is in labor.

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