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Todd Dybas

tdybas@washingtontimes.com

Todd Dybas was a sports writer for the Washington Times.

Articles by Todd Dybas

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick either remained seated or took a knee during the national anthem before several NFL games this season as forms of protest against social injustice. Kaepernick's actions became one of the stories of the year and spurred other athletes to follow suit in various ways. (ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS)

Sports, social issues intertwined in 2016 in ways unseen in decades

Fast forward to 2016, when local and national athletes interjected themselves repeatedly into major social issues. From protests of the national anthem to decorative cleats to the relocation of a league's major event, the sports world became intertwined with cultural happenings in 2016 in a way it had not since the 1970s.

December 28, 2016
wbbNationals' Ryan Zimmerman reacts as he grounds out to Chicago Cubs third baseman Javier Baez during the 12th inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 8, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Ryan Zimmerman expects to stop offensive slide

The Nationals' veteran first baseman has produced five consecutive seasons of offensive decline, including last season's bottoming out with a .218 average. Can he fix it?

December 15, 2016
Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Washington. The Wizards won 92-85. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Wall has another big night for Wizards

The Wizards scored a season-high 38 points in the third quarter Wednesday night. That helped them move to 10-14, which is not the prettiest record, but has them in touch in the Eastern Conference.

December 15, 2016