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Nora Princiotti

Nora Princiotti is a sports writer for The Washington Times covering the Washington Redskins and the NFL. A New Englander at heart, Nora graduated cum laude from George Washington University in 2016 where she was a two-time sports editor of the school paper, The GW Hatchet, and won multiple awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors and Associated College Press. She previously interned at The Boston Globe, then spent a year there doubling as a beat writer covering the New England Patriots' run to Super Bowl 51. She can be reached at: nprinciotti@washingtontimes.com

Articles by Nora Princiotti

Jay Gruden pleased with Josh Doctson’s progress

The Redskins received little from their top draft pick a season ago. Washington coach jay Gruden said Doctson has been able to move forward during the offseason.

March 4, 2017

Christian McCaffrey among those who met with Redskins

Running back Christian McCaffrey and wide receiver John Ross say they met with the Redskins at the NFL Combine.

March 3, 2017

Cousins out, Romo in? A report fuels speculation

A report from the NFL Network about Kirk Cousins, Tony Romo and a three-team trade continues the blaze around Washington's quarterback position.

March 3, 2017

Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan each credit time in Washington

New head coaches Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay say working under in Washington helped prepare them for the top job.

March 2, 2017

Jay Gruden impressed with running backs at combine

INDIANAPOLIS -- The oldest NFL draft debate in the books is whether a team is best advised to draft players that fill needs or to take the best player available.

March 1, 2017

Jay Gruden upbeat on Cousins, but ‘if he doesn’t want to sign, he doesn’t have to’

Is Kirk Cousins ticked about being low-balled in 2016? Coach Jay Gruden on the Cousins' impasse: "We can offer him the world, and if he doesn't want to sign it, he doesn't have to sign it."

March 1, 2017

Jay Gruden still thinks a long-term deal with Cousins could happen

The Washington Redskins just used the franchise tag on Cousins for the second consecutive season.

March 1, 2017

Kirk Cousins gets second franchise tag

Unable or unwilling to sign Kirk Cousins to a long-term deal, Washington slapped the exclusive franchise tag on the 28-year-old quarterback on Tuesday, guaranteeing Cousins either plays for the Redskins -- or for a team willing to compensate the Redskins in a trade.

February 28, 2017

Redskins go into NFL Combine with long list of needs

Welcome to the combine, NFL dreamer -- your week-long job interview in spandex.

February 27, 2017

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals searching for rhythm after bye week

Washington roared into the extended time off. It has been up-and-down on the ice since.

February 26, 2017

Washington Capitals don’t feel desperate to make a move before trade deadline

Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said Thursday that Washington is well-positioned to make a Stanley Cup run with the roster it has.

February 23, 2017

Pierre Garcon’s message to NFL teams: Y’all hiring?

Soon-to-be free agent Pierre Garcon needs a new contract, so he took to Instagram to advertise his services.

February 22, 2017

Josh LeRibeus hoping adjustment to playing center pays off after training camp

LeRibeus had been a backup guard his first three seasons with the Redskins, but new offensive line coach Bill Callahan's desire to prepare his players for other positions has LeRibeus moving to the middle this summer.

August 13, 2015

Familiar face to greet Johnny Manziel on Thursday when Redskins visit Browns

Manziel, competing to be the Browns' starting quarterback, will find a familiar foe on the Redskins in Deshazor Everett, a cornerback who played alongside Manziel at Texas A&M in recent years.

August 11, 2015

Justin Rogers hoping comforts of Richmond will help foster his development

A string of injuries in the defensive backfield have helped Rogers, who played collegiately at Richmond, state a case to be the Redskins' top nickelback when the regular season opens on Sept. 13.

August 10, 2015

Stephen Strasburg lasts seven innings, allows three hits in return from disabled list

Plagued by injuries and weighed down by a hefty ERA, Strasburg struck out 12 batters in his first appearance in more than a month as the Nationals defeated the Rockies, 6-1.

August 8, 2015

Joe Ross to remain in rotation after Thursday’s victory; Doug Fister to bullpen

Ross allowed one run over six innings in the Nationals' 8-3 victory over the Diamondbacks on Thursday, prompting manager Matt Williams to keep him in the rotation and move the struggling Fister to the bullpen.

August 6, 2015

Automated ‘RoboUmps’ system receives no support among Nationals players

Although an independent league team based in California utilized an automated system to umpire home plate for two games, some in the Nationals organization said they prefer the human aspect of the sport.

August 5, 2015

Victory over Mets helps Nationals survive tough stretch — with more to come

The Nationals split their six games against the Dodgers and Mets after a victory on Wednesday and will now head on a road trip that will begin with four games against the PIrates.

July 22, 2015

Ryan Zimmerman, Anthony Rendon, Jayson Werth all on the mend for Nationals

The three regulars rejoined their teammates at Nationals Park on Sunday as their recovery from a variety of injuries continued past their rehab assignments.

July 19, 2015

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Nora Princiotti

Articles by Nora Princiotti

Jay Gruden pleased with Josh Doctson’s progress

Christian McCaffrey among those who met with Redskins

Cousins out, Romo in? A report fuels speculation

Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan each credit time in Washington

Jay Gruden impressed with running backs at combine

Jay Gruden upbeat on Cousins, but ‘if he doesn’t want to sign, he doesn’t have to’

Jay Gruden still thinks a long-term deal with Cousins could happen

Kirk Cousins gets second franchise tag

Redskins go into NFL Combine with long list of needs

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals searching for rhythm after bye week

Washington Capitals don’t feel desperate to make a move before trade deadline

Pierre Garcon’s message to NFL teams: Y’all hiring?

Josh LeRibeus hoping adjustment to playing center pays off after training camp

Familiar face to greet Johnny Manziel on Thursday when Redskins visit Browns

Justin Rogers hoping comforts of Richmond will help foster his development

Stephen Strasburg lasts seven innings, allows three hits in return from disabled list

Joe Ross to remain in rotation after Thursday’s victory; Doug Fister to bullpen

Automated ‘RoboUmps’ system receives no support among Nationals players

Victory over Mets helps Nationals survive tough stretch — with more to come

Ryan Zimmerman, Anthony Rendon, Jayson Werth all on the mend for Nationals