Todd Dybas

Malcolm Brogdon scores 22 points in Virginia’s win over Butler

Virginia found itself having problems with a particular matchup against Butler. So, it sent Malcolm Brogdon to solve it. He did. A trip to the Sweet 16 is the result.

March 20, 2016

Virginia’s NCAA tournament region blown open by Michigan State loss

Virginia spent Friday morning talking about No. 9 seed Butler, Saturday night's opponent in in Raleigh. All anyone watching was talking about late Friday afternoon was how Michigan State lost.

March 18, 2016

Tony Bennett’s dizziness only drama for Virginia in NCAA tournament opener

Bennett said he briefly blacked out late in the first half of No. 1 seed Virginia's 81-45 victory over No. 16 seed Hampton, providing the Cavaliers with their only worries on the day.

March 17, 2016

Will to win a large part in NCAA tournament underdogs causing true ‘March Madness’

A No. 1 seed has never lost to a No. 16 seed in the NCAA tournament, but No. 15 seeds have won their first game seven times, doing so with a mix of understanding and confidence.

March 16, 2016

Virginia aware NCAA tournament nemesis Michigan State looms down the road

Virginia, the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region, has lost to Michigan State in each of the last two NCAA tournaments. They could meet again in the regional final with a Final Four berth on the line.

March 14, 2016

Maryland hopes to leave troubles at home entering start of NCAA tournament

Maryland was handed a No. 5 seed in the South Region and will look to begin its tournament run in Spokane, Washington, offering one escape from a mediocre end to the season.

March 14, 2016

Maryland, Virginia eye NCAA tournament title as topsy-turvy season nears end

A number of teams, including Maryland and Virginia, have laid claim to being the best in the country, and an unexpected seasons will wind to a close with the NCAA tournament beginning this week.

March 13, 2016

Zach Auguste leads Notre Dame in emotionally charged win over Duke

Auguste scored 19 points and grabbed 22 rebounds, one shy of the ACC tournament record, in helping Notre Dame continue its role of rabble-rouser in an 84-79 overtime victory over Duke.

March 10, 2016

Virginia hopes difficult schedule prepared it for challenges of postseason

After a pair of early exits, coach Tony Bennett is eager to see how No. 4 Virginia, the third seed in this week's ACC tournament, handles tougher teams after a stronger regular-season schedule.

March 9, 2016

Notre Dame’s Mike Brey returns home for ACC tournament eyeing another title

Brey led the Fighting Irish to their first ACC tournament title last year, and with the event moving to Washington this week, the Bethesda native would like nothing more than to win it again.

March 9, 2016

Sprained pelvis latest injury to sideline Wizards’ Bradley Beal

Beal was injured in the third quarter of a 100-99 loss to the Pacers on Saturday night, and his status for the team's upcoming three-game West Coast road trip remains uncertain.

March 6, 2016

League supports call awarding Paul George free throws late in victory over Wizards

The NBA's two-minute report, made public on Sunday, agreed with the decision by officials to call a foul on the Wizards' Alan Anderson with three seconds remaining in a 100-99 loss to the Pacers.

March 6, 2016

Jayson Werth eager to turn back the clock after last injury-marred season

Werth, who will turn 37 in May, underwent surgery on a shoulder in January and then missed time with a broken wrist. He believes he can still produce for the Nationals, considering last year "unlucky."

March 2, 2016

Mike Maddux specific about what he expects as Nationals’ new pitching coach

Maddux was hired as the Nationals' new pitching coach during the offseason, and after seven years with the Rangers, he's spending spring training trying to earn his new pitchers' trust.

March 1, 2016

More-complete Wizards still have long road to returning to playoffs

The Wizards have added Markieff Morris and J.J. Hickson in the past 10 days and Alan Anderson has returned from injury, allowing them the depth that they need if they're to make a playoff push.

February 28, 2016

Former Nationals closer Drew Storen trying to find new home with Blue Jays

Storen was removed from his role as the Nationals' closer following the acquisition of Jonathan Papelbon in July, and, after being traded to the Blue Jays, said he found the whole situation disappointing.

February 25, 2016

Wizards add veteran forward J.J. Hickson to shore up rebounding deficiencies

Hickson, released by the Nuggets on Feb. 19, will help the Wizards offset the losses of Kris Humphries and DeJuan Blair, who were traded to the Suns for Markieff Morris last week.

February 25, 2016

After adding Ben Revere, Nationals will try to find at-bats for Michael A. Taylor

The Nationals added Revere in order to provide them with more of a baserunning threat, meaning Taylor is pegged to be the fourth outfielder again this season.

February 24, 2016

Ryan Zimmerman denies PED accusations in Al Jazeera America documentary

Zimmerman maintained he has not taken performance-enhancing drugs, insisting on Tuesday morning that the report was false and addressing the defamation lawsuit he has filed.

February 23, 2016

Lucas Giolito, Bronson Arroyo looking to build off first bullpen sessions

Giolito, the Nationals' top pitching prospect, and Arroyo, the 38-year-old recovering from a year off, had a chance to test their arms for the first time on Sunday.

February 22, 2016