Todd Dybas

Redskins rookie WR Josh Doctson practices with team

Forgive Josh Doctson if he does not want to talk about the treatment for his past Achilles tendon ache. Shockwave therapy and sitting out were enough to irritate him at the time, he didn't want to walk back through those circumstances after finally coming off the practice field as a participant Monday.

September 5, 2016

McCloughan’s ‘middle men’ roster overhaul remains work in progress

When he first took hold of the Redskins' roster, general manager Scot McCloughan had three priorities. First, he wanted to build through the draft. Second, he thought "middle men" were crucial. Third, he also felt environment -- not just players -- was key.

September 4, 2016

Nationals add a bunch of bullpen help with September callups

The luxury of expanding rosters should help Washington's overworked bullpen as it moves through the final month-plus of the regular season.

September 2, 2016

Terry McAuliffe stump, lightheartedness reign at Redskins’ ‘Welcome Home Luncheon’

Each Redskins player in attendance wore a Tommy Bahama as ode to the team's director of football operations. The gesture was in line with the light mood at the 55th annual luncheon, which serves as a fund-raiser for the team's charitable foundation and an awards ceremony.

August 31, 2016

Redskins change very little in prep for Buccaneers despite game moving up one day

Late Monday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced that the game against the Redskins would be moved from Thursday evening to Wednesday at 8 p.m. to avoid the impact expected from Tropical Depression Nine.

August 30, 2016

NFL players left to question clean hits on quarterbacks

Though the flags were on the opponent, they made several players, on both sides of the ball, wonder about the coming difficulty of making a clean hit on the league's crown jewel, the quarterback, this coming season.

August 29, 2016

Bryan Stork fails Redskins physical, trade with Patriots rescinded

The Washington Redskins were eager for newly acquired center Bryan Stork to compete and bolster the depth at the position, but the 25-year-old will not get that opportunity.

August 29, 2016

Lucas Giolito’s fastball lets him down again in Nationals’ loss to Rockies

In another spot start, Giolito made it to through five innings for the first time, but was only moderately effective in the Nationals' 5-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies. His pitching line of five innings, four earned runs, six hits, two walks and two strikeouts counts as incremental progress and hardly inspirational.

August 28, 2016

Redskins owner Daniel Snyder named to NFL’s new Stadium Committee

Just when talk about the possibility of a new stadium for the Washington Redskins has begun to percolate, team owner Daniel Snyder was named to the league's Stadium Committee.

August 26, 2016

Zach Britton, Orioles closer, making case for Cy Young Award

Britton's dominance coupled with no starting pitcher slicing through the American League has brought up a question: Can a closer win the Cy Young Award?

August 25, 2016

Nationals acquire Marc Rzepczynski to bolster bullpen

The Nationals acquired the left-handed reliever Rzepczynski from the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations and infielder Max Schrock on Thursday to help a flailing bullpen.

August 25, 2016

Stephen Strasburg’s trip to disabled list a precaution by Nationals

Strasburg insisted he can still pitch, saying he preferred to "gut it through," but the Nationals took the ball away from him Monday. Strasburg was placed on the 15-day disabled list for the second time this season.

August 22, 2016

Ryan Zimmerman cleared by MLB of PED accusations in documentary

The league announced Friday that an internal investigation found no violations of the league's joint prevention and drug treatment program by Zimmerman.

August 19, 2016

Nate Sudfeld trying to learn, but not disrupt as third-string quarterback

Friday night will be another reminder of Sudfeld's current stature as a rookie, something he is trying to manage with care. He'll be the last to go into the game, following starter Kirk Cousins and veteran backup Colt McCoy.

August 18, 2016

For Redskins’ Kerridge, fullback is a distant route to NFL

The position continues to be phased out in a league more and more reliant on passing. Joe Kerridge, a rookie fullback from Michigan, is the only player listed at that position in Redskins training camp.

August 16, 2016

Bryce Harper’s return to Nationals lineup ends odd week, but not providing answers

Harper did not play Friday or Saturday. When the initial lineup for Sunday's 9-1 win against the Atlanta Braves was not distributed, Harper was not in it.

August 14, 2016

Bryce Harper has a stiff neck, not an injured shoulder, Nationals general manager says

After Sports Illustrated reported that Harper has a shoulder injury, Washington general manager Mike Rizzo reiterated the team's stance that Harper's "stiff neck" is keeping him out of the lineup.

August 12, 2016

Washington Wizards to open on road once again

The NBA released the upcoming schedule on Thursday night. The Wizards' home opener will be Nov. 2 following two road games to begin the season.

August 11, 2016

Conor McGregor’s rematch with Nate Diaz offers all options

The rampaging former champion said he shut down distractions in order to train for his rematch with Diaz, who forced him to submit in March. Now, McGregor is bent on revenge.