Todd Dybas

Wizards’ Jason Smith has become a reliable wild card

When the Wizards signed Smith, even he was unsure about his role. So, he stuck to baselines of working and playing hard. The offensive results have provided Washington a jolt.

March 20, 2017

John Wall, Wizards facing tough final stretch

Winding down the season will be a challenge for Washington, which is trying to hold homecourt advantage and wants to move up the standings before the regular season ends.

March 19, 2017

John Wall sets career-high with 20 assists

The Wizards took an easy night and made it difficult Friday against the Chicago Bulls. It still counts as a win.

March 18, 2017

Wizards’ two worries: Wall’s foot, poor defense

John Wall sat out Thursday's practice because of a sprained left foot, injured when attempting an out-of-sorts landing in the second quarter Wednesday night.

March 16, 2017

John Wall not sure if he will play Friday

John Wall said after the game that his sprained left foot is sore, and he wasn't sure what was next.

March 16, 2017

John Wall leaves game in second quarter because of injury, returns

An odd landing left Wall on the floor and reaching for his left foot before limping to the locker room.

March 15, 2017

John Wall playing more minutes since Jennings acquisition

There was a time this season when Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks had the fanciful idea of John Wall playing around 33 minutes a game. The feasibility of that thought at the time was low, but the sentiment made sense.

March 15, 2017

Alex Ovechkin could have lowest-scoring full season of career

This could be the lowest scoring full season of Alex Ovechkin's career.

March 15, 2017

Derek Norris released by Washington Nationals

Once expected to be the team's starting catcher, Norris became expendable after the Nationals signed Matt Wieters.

March 15, 2017

Ricky Jean Francois, Max Scherzer, Marcin Gortat, Ryan Zimmerman discuss their view of media

Max Scherzer, Ryan Zimmerman, Ricky Jean Francois and Marcin Gortat weigh-in on their relationship with those that cover them.

March 14, 2017

Nationals continue roster trim at spring training

Pitching prospect Austin Voth was assigned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. The hard decisions are still weeks away.

March 13, 2017

Virginia enters NCAA Tournament in middle of the pack

In the last three seasons, Virginia has been either a No. 1 or No. 2 seed. This year it is part of the always-tricky No. 5 versus No. 12 matchup.

March 12, 2017

After early Big Ten Tournament loss, Maryland readies for NCAA Tournament

The Terrapins are a No. 6 seed and will play No. 11 Xavier in the first round on Thursday in Florida.

March 12, 2017

Maryland is one and done in the Big Ten Tournament

Northwestern remained on its treasured roll Friday night, this time at Maryland's expense.

March 11, 2017

Terrelle Pryor signs with Redskins

On the second day of free agency, Washington is able to fill a hole left by the departures of Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson.

March 10, 2017

Kirk Cousins signs franchise tag contract

It took a bit, but the Redskins have their quarterback in place for another season -- for now.

March 10, 2017

Terrapins seek reset after recent struggles

The Terrapins were projected to finish sixth in the preseason media poll. Trimble and the freshmen -- three of which ended up starting -- pulled them past that spot and into a double-bye at the tournament in Verizon Center. Maryland does not play until approximately 9 p.m. on Friday, almost a week after the regular season ended.

March 9, 2017