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Todd Dybas

tdybas@washingtontimes.com

Todd Dybas was a sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Washington Redskins defensive end Ricky Jean Francois celebrates in the final moments of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. Washington won 27-20. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Kirk Cousins, Redskins notch 4th consecutive win

The Redskins' 27-20 win against the Philadelphia Eagles was not perfect. They allowed a special teams touchdown. Cousins threw an interception that was returned for another touchdown. But, there is an enormous four in their win column now.

October 16, 2016
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer calls Thursday's Game 5 "the biggest start of my career." (Associated Press)

Nationals look to erase memories of past playoff failures

Thursday, with a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the deciding game of the National League Division Series, Washington can leave the first round for the first time since baseball was rebooted in the District in 2005, kicking away the reputation for nice seasons and October failures veterans on the team know tug at their legacies.

October 12, 2016
Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, left, celebrates with Anthony Rendon after scoring on a single by Bryce Harper during the third inning in Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016.  (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Dusty Baker, Nationals up 2-1 on Dodgers

Nationals' 8-3 win against the Dodgers Monday night has Washington one win away from moving on in the playoffs for the first time since baseball returned to the District in 2005.

October 10, 2016
Washington Nationals' Trea Turner, right, scores past Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal on a double by Jayson Werth during the second inning in Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Trea Turner trying to stay up to speed in NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has said keeping Washington Nationals leadoff man Trea Turner off the bases in the National League Division Series was crucial.

October 10, 2016
Washington Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Gio Gonzalez says ‘It’s October … Turn it on’

With his fourth career postseason start Monday, the Nationals are relying on Gio Gonzalez to put Washington back in control of the best-of-five after his teammates rallied 5-2 Sunday to square the series at 1-1.

October 9, 2016
Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa, left, scores as the ball gets away from Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. Espinosa scored on a fielder's choice by Jayson Werth. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Dusty Baker sticks with Danny Espinosa in Game 2

A rough Game 1 at the plate for shortstop Danny Espinosa, following a elongated slump following the All-Star break, was not enough to remove him from the Game 2 lineup. As much as he struggles at the plate, Espinosa's defense remains crucial.

October 8, 2016