Todd Dybas

Lonzo Ball is not shooting well, but there is still plenty to like

Thursday was one of the easier nights of the young season for the Wizards, when they controlled the Los Angeles Lakers for most of the evening in a 111-95 win.

November 9, 2017

Nationals new coaching staff is filled with experience

There is one holdover from the previous staff and a lot of new pieces to support manager Dave Martinez.

November 9, 2017

Giancarlo Stanton, Joey Votto and the tight NL MVP race

They took different paths in their candidacy, but both have a strong case for the award when it is announced next week.

November 8, 2017

John Wall on Wizards’ bad defense: ‘We do this every year’

Washington has gone through this type of malaise before. That only makes it more surprising.

November 8, 2017

Max Scherzer is the favorite to win the NL Cy Young

A look at the three finalists for the award shows that Scherzer is likely to again receive it.

November 7, 2017

Matt Wieters exercises option to return to Nationals

Washington's catcher opting in was no surprise.

November 6, 2017

Josh Doctson’s fade route ‘a first-round catch’

The biggest play of the day Sunday was a deep sideline fade to Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson, who, in just his second season, has become intertwined with the word. It usually does not have a good connotation.

November 5, 2017

Kirk Cousins finds just enough time to boost Redskins to 17-14 win over Seahawks

Cousins completed a 31-yard pass to Brian Quick. A 38-yard completion to Josh Doctson up the sideline followed. Doctson crashed down at the 1-yard line, stunning the CenturyLink Field crowd, and flipping the game's outcome. Rob Kelley ran it in from inside 1-yard line. Washington (4-4) left Seattle with a 17-14 win.

November 5, 2017

Redskins will be short three offensive linemen Sunday

Left tackle Trent Williams, center Spencer Long and left guard Shawn Lauvao are out.

November 5, 2017

Jamison Crowder out, plus other things to watch for Sunday

The Redskins' slot receiver did not make the trip to Seattle. Add him to the list of banged-up bodies the Redskins are trying get by without.

November 5, 2017

Earl Thomas out for Seahawks

Seattle will be without its Pro-Bowl free safety Sunday when it hosts the Redskins.

November 3, 2017

Dave Martinez’s to-do list begins, ends with title

The key operative words Thursday afternoon in the Nationals' clubhouse, where Dave Martinez, 53, was introduced, were "creative" coupled with "analytical" and the not-so-subtle emphasis on winning the World Series as soon as possible.

November 2, 2017

Bradley Beal rips underperforming Wizards

The Wizards are 4-3 instead of a should-be 6-1. It could be worse. They could be Cleveland.

November 2, 2017

Bradley Beal scores 40 in Wizards loss

The Wizards let a 22-point lead against the Phoenix Suns turn into a six-point home loss Wednesday. This is not what teams expecting to contend usually do.

November 1, 2017

Markieff Morris in line to rejoin Wizards this week

Washington expects its injured power forward to be ready to play Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

October 31, 2017

Dave Martinez hired to manage Nationals

The hiring was reported Sunday, then announced by the team Monday morning. Martinez is the new man in the Nationals' dugout.

October 30, 2017

Bradley Beal avoids suspension for role in fracas with Warriors

Beal received a stout fine, but will not miss time. Markieff Morris and Carrick Felix cannot say the same.

October 29, 2017

Nationals, Dave Martinez agree to managerial deal: Source

Dave Martinez will get a chance to try to do what no Washington Nationals manager has accomplished: win a postseason series with the club.

October 29, 2017

Mike Maddux moves on from Nationals to Cardinals

The experienced pitching coach was hired by St. Louis on Thursday, assuring the Nationals will have to fill another vital spot this offseason.

October 26, 2017

Redskins and Cowboys ready for a fight Sunday

History annually sets games between the Cowboys and Redskins apart. Current circumstances only ratchet up the emphasis on Sunday's coming tussle.

October 25, 2017