Todd Dybas

Rasheed Sulaimon, after leaving Duke, tries to make mark at Maryland

Sulaimon became the first person to be kicked off the team for non-academic violations in coach Mike Krzyzewski's 35 seasons last year, and when it came time to find a new home, he turned to Maryland.

November 12, 2015

With NBA in sight, Georgetown’s D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera had reasons to return

Smith-Rivera pondered a departure for the NBA after last season, but the team's past failures and his parents' insistence upon getting his degree led him to reverse course and stay at Georgetown for his senior year.

November 11, 2015

Wizards find defensive miscues, lack of rebounding unsettling in three-game skid

Coach Randy Wittman called his team "soft" after a 125-101 loss to the Thunder on Tuesday, and the Wizards' defense and rebounding, strengths in recent years, have been issues during their three-game losing streak.

November 11, 2015

An evolved Kevin Durant will be target of Wizards’ summer pursuits

Durant avoided talk of his upcoming free agency, but if the Wizards pursue the suburban Washington native next summer, they'll find a player who has changed greatly since entering the NBA eight years ago.

November 10, 2015

Malcolm Brogdon hopes to turn Virginia into serious championship contenders

Brogdon pondered a departure for the NBA after last season, when Virginia was again knocked out of the NCAA tournament by Michigan State, but returned knowing the Cavaliers had more to accomplish.

November 10, 2015

Even with errors, discrepancies between Patriots, Redskins remain apparent

The Patriots kept their undefeated season alive by surviving injuries, incorporating backups and weathering mistakes, all of which the Redskins failed to do on Sunday in their 27-10 loss.

November 8, 2015

Despite struggles, Jay Gruden insists Redskins remain focused on run game

The Redskins ran for 37 yards on 15 carries in a 27-10 loss to the Patriots on Sunday, meaning the rushing attack, perceived as the focus prior to the season, has now run for 142 yards in the last four games combined.

November 8, 2015

Kelly Oubre Jr. fined for obscene gesture

The NBA announced Friday that Washington Wizards rookie Kelly Oubre Jr. has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture

November 6, 2015

Bradley Beal, John Wall carrying Wizards through first week of season

Beal's step-back 3-pointer put an end to the Spurs in a 102-99 victory on Wednesday, and Wall has controlled an offense that has allowed Beal to grow into his role as a scoring threat.

November 5, 2015

Stirred and smiling, Dusty Baker bounds into role as Nationals’ manager

Baker, 66, joined general manager Mike Rizzo for a press conference at Nationals Park on Thursday, two days after he was hired by the Nationals to replace Matt Williams and be their sixth full-time manager.

November 5, 2015

Spurs, Patriots offer glimpse at what it takes to be a successful franchise

Two of the most heralded teams in their respective leagues are facing opponents from Washington this week, and the reasons why they've achieved so much in recent seasons are fairly similar.

November 4, 2015

Experienced, vivacious Dusty Baker ready to take over Nationals

A baseball lifer who has been in the major leagues for nearly 50 years, Baker was bothered by the two-year layoff between managerial stints. He'll return to the sport after being named as the Nationals' manager on Tuesday.

November 3, 2015

Bradley Beal, Wizards will let deadline pass without agreement on new contract

Beal will become a restricted free agent next summer, and by waiting, not only will he be able to sign a larger long-term contract, but the Wizards will gain additional flexibility under the salary cap.

November 2, 2015

After three games, Wizards’ greatest concerns center on defense

The Wizards' accelerated offense has generated an average of 114 points the last two games, but there's a downside: Because of the increased number of opponent possessions, they've allowed 115 points.

November 1, 2015

Reports: Bud Black to be next Nationals manager

Black, known for his handling of pitchers and affable nature, is expected to succeed Matt Williams, who was fired earlier this month after just two seasons with the team.

October 28, 2015

Randy Wittman, driven by competition, hoping to take next step with Wizards

Wittman, entering his fourth full season as the Wizards' coach, has used his vast knowledge of the league and his steadfast support of his players to mold a team into an Eastern Conference contender.

October 27, 2015

Wizards seek progress through adaptation in order to reach next level

Having learned from their performance during the playoffs, the Wizards began to placing an emphasis on an uptempo, interchangeable game that they hope will finally get them past the second round.

October 27, 2015

Wizards, preparing for opener, reflect on loss of former coach Flip Saunders

Saunders coached the Wizards from 2009 until he was fired early in the 2011-12 season, and coach Randy Wittman and point guard John Wall appreciated lessons taken from Saunders after his death on Sunday.

October 26, 2015

For once, Redskins use third-quarter performance as springboard to victory

The Redskins entered the 31-30 victory over the Buccaneers having scored only three points in the third quarter all season, but a 14-point outburst and a recovered onside kick helped them put away their opponent.

October 25, 2015

Virginia offense must pick up the pace with shot clock reduction

The new 30-second shot clock will make offenses around the country work faster, but it will especially impact Virginia, which, under coach Tony Bennett, has longed to shorten games by letting seconds tick away.

October 21, 2015