Anthony Gulizia

Capitals’ Karl Alzner, hurt in playoffs, may need surgery to repair strained groin

Alzner said that strain kept him out of much of Game 6 against the Penguins, while other players shared the injuries that affected them through much of the season.

May 12, 2016

Bryce Harper doesn’t back down from displeasure with home plate umpire

Harper was ejected from the dugout in the bottom of the ninth inning after arguing about a called strike against shortstop Danny Espinosa. After Clint Robinson's walk-off home run, Harper had choice words for umpire Brian Knight.

May 9, 2016

Redskins sign tight end Jordan Reed to multi-year extension

The Redskins locked up Reed on Thursday following the tight end's breakout season in 2015. Reed caught 87 passes for 952 yards and 11 touchdowns and set several franchise single-season records.

May 5, 2016

Kendall Fuller was too much for the Redskins to resist

Fuller was considered a first-round talent until he tore the meniscus in his right knee last season, and the Redskins figured it was a steal to draft him in the third round on Friday.

May 3, 2016

Content with present, Redskins’ Scot McCloughan uses draft to prepare for future

McCloughan not only drafted seven players over the weekend, but swung deals that netted the Redskins an additional three draft picks next season.

May 2, 2016

Redskins cut cornerback Chris Culliver after adding Josh Norman, Kendall Fuller

General manager Scot McCloughan announced the Redskins cut Culliver on Monday. The 27-year-old cornerback signed a four-year, $32 million contract in March 2015 and tore his right ACL and MCL on Thanksgiving.

May 2, 2016

Redskins’ draft picks exhibit leadership, other traits team has begun to value

The Redskins have emphasized a number of characteristics since general manager Scot McCloughan and coach Jay Gruden joined the team, and those traits are embodied in the team's draftees.

May 1, 2016

Redskins round out 2016 draft class with four picks on Saturday

The Redskins drafted Temple defensive end Matt Ioannidis, Indiana quarterback Nate Sudfeld, Boston College linebacker Steven Daniels and Georgia running back Keith Marshall on Saturday. They also acquired two 2017 draft picks.

April 30, 2016

Redskins address defense on day two of draft, add Su’a Cravens and Kendall Fuller

The Redskins drafted Cravens, who is expected to play dime linebacker, with the 53rd pick in the NFL draft. In the third round they selected Virginia Tech defensive back Kendall Fuller.

April 29, 2016

Abundance of defensive line talent remains as NFL draft continues

The Redskins selected TCU wide receiver Josh Doctson with No. 22 pick on Thursday. They have a second-round and a third-round pick as he draft resumes on Friday.

April 29, 2016

TCU wide receiver Josh Doctson drafted by Redskins with first-round pick

The Redskins selected Doctson with the No. 22 pick in the first round of the NFL draft. The Redskins initially had the 21st pick, but traded it to the Texans to move down a spot and add and a sixth-round pick in 2017.

April 28, 2016

Scot McCloughan’s desire for ‘football players’ guides Redskins’ draft strategy

McCloughan's selection of Brandon Scherff last year, his first as the Redskins' general manager, gave an idea of exactly what he's looking for when he's scouting prospects.

April 27, 2016

Scot McCloughan focused on function, not fit, as Redskins prepare for NFL draft

McCloughan, the Redskins' general manager, continues to insist he'll take the best players available regardless of position when the NFL draft gets underway on Thursday.

April 26, 2016

Redskins’ Josh Norman: ‘I’m very, very fortunate enough to be here’

Norman signed a five-year, $75 million contract with the Redskins last Friday after the Panthers rescinded the franchise tag from the cornerback. The 28-year-old said the last week was a shock, but he's excited to be here.

April 25, 2016

Nicklas Backstrom gains retribution, scoring Capitals’ goal after errant penalty

Backstrom scored the Capitals' only goal in a win over the Flyers in the second period, not even half a minute after he exited the penalty box after being called for high-sticking.

April 24, 2016

Josh Norman’s five-year, $75 million Redskins contract is frontloaded

The Redskins had just roughly $11 million in cap space available before signing the cornerback, but Norman will count for just $8 million against the cap in 2016. He is guaranteed $36.5 million in the first two seasons.

April 23, 2016

After goaltender Michal Neuvirth steals victory, Flyers eager to be better

Neuvrith made a franchise playoff-record 44 saves in a 2-0 victory to keep the Flyers' season alive. Now, with Game 6 set for Sunday, Neuvirth has inspired his teammates to be better.

April 23, 2016

Redskins sign former Panthers cornerback Josh Norman

Norman became an unrestricted free agent this week after the Panthers rescinded the franchise tag on Wednesday. The Pro Bowl cornerback met with the Redskins on Friday afternoon and signed a 5-year, $75 million contract.

April 22, 2016

Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt comfortable easing back into top-pair role

Schmidt logged 18:31 of ice time in Game 4 of the Capitals' first-round series against the Flyers on Wednesday, taking a larger role with Brooks Orpik out because of an injury.

April 22, 2016

Nationals prospect Erick Fedde seeing end of long road to recovery

Fedde underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow three days before he was drafted by the Nationals in the first round in 2014. He's now beginning his first full season since the operation.

April 21, 2016