Todd Dybas

After finding his spot, Chris Baker works on next step

Baker ascended from being cut, to the practice squad, to an effective starting defensive end for the Redskins last season. In the final year of a three-year contract, Baker still has things to pursue.

August 8, 2016

Trent Williams participates in individual drills, sits out team drills

The Redskins' left tackle is trying to let his sore knee heal before Thursday's first preseason game.

August 7, 2016

Nationals place Ryan Zimmerman on 15-day disabled list

Zimmerman was hit in the wrist by a pitch July 31. Outfielder Brian Goodwin was called up to replace Zimmerman.

August 6, 2016

Ian Desmond relied on old advice to move on from the Nationals

Desmond felt quickly accepted by the Texas Rangers, making the transition to a new team smooth. But, after 12 years with the Expos and Nationals, the past lingers.

August 4, 2016

Nationals trade for Mark Melancon to try to solve closer woes

The Pittsburgh Pirates closer was acquired for reliever Felipe Rivero and minor league pitcher Taylor Hearn. Now, the Nationals will need Jonathan Papelbon to adjust to his demotion.

July 30, 2016

Josh Norman finding ways to mix with his new teammates at Redskins camp

Norman is pleased to be working against speedy new teammate DeSean Jackson in training camp. He's also trying not to pay attention to what New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. says outside of it.

July 29, 2016

Kirk Cousins doesn’t have to look over his shoulder or ahead at Redskins training camp

With Robert Griffin III gone, Cousins is the undisputed starter at training camp for the first time in his NFL career.

July 28, 2016

Jay Gruden: Redskins ‘have to rebound’ after Junior Galette injury

The Redskins will evaluate players on the roster, such as Houston Bates and Lynden Trail, to replace Galette at outside linebacker, before seeking outside help. Galette tore his right Achilles tendon last Sunday.

July 28, 2016

Bradley Beal knows pressure, responsibility come with new contract

Beal received the maximum contract offer from the Washington Wizards that he had pursued. Now, he just has to live up to the expectations associated with such a cash haul.

July 27, 2016

Bradley Beal officially re-signs with Wizards

Beal receives a maximum contract which will make him the highest-paid player on the team despite being just 23 years old and missing numerous games in each of his four NBA seasons because of injury.

July 26, 2016

Nationals try figure out what’s next for Trea Turner

With Ryan Zimmerman expected to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday and Daniel Murphy shifting back to second base, the question for the Nationals will be where Turner will play. Center field could be an option.

July 25, 2016

A bad week ends with a bad loss for Nationals

Sunday brought a late implosion, the cringing kind of loss that sends onlookers to social media in search of updates on trade news with the non-waiver trade deadline is just a week away.

July 24, 2016

Tomas Satoransky prepares for big changes after joining Washington Wizards

Following four years in Spain, and time with the Czech national team, the Washington Wizards newest guard/forward felt ready for the broad adaptation process that awaits him in the United States.

July 22, 2016

Tomas Satoransky reaches 3-year deal to join Wizards

The team announced Thursday that it has signed guard/wing Satoransky. His deal is reportedly for three years and $9 million. The Wizards drafted Satoransky, 24, in the second of round in 2012.

July 21, 2016

Relaying signs a serious business for third base coach Bob Henley, Nationals

Deciphering what the third base coach is doing stands as one of baseball's great strategical pieces. There are "spies" in the stands, people watching on television. Execution and secrecy are why Henley approaches his job with such reverence.

July 20, 2016

Daniel Murphy a late scratch from Washington Nationals lineup

Murphy's dominant season took a brief break on Friday when he was removed from the lineup just before game time.

July 15, 2016

Nationals seek to build on hearty National League East lead with a big second half

The Nationals resume play Friday in front and rather healthy when a three-game series against Pittsburgh begins. Their six-game lead in the National League East was earned with a final pre-All-Star break push during a four-game series with the New York Mets.

July 14, 2016

Trey Burke, Andrew Nicholson signings are Wizards’ gambles to solidify bench

In the course of restructuring their bench this offseason, the Washington Wizards pulled in two questions marks: Trey Burke and Andrew Nicholson.

July 13, 2016

NBA institutes ‘Hack-a-Shaq’ intentional foul rule changes

The league hopes rule changes will reduce the number of intentional fouls against bad free throw shooters, but not eliminate the strategy.