Todd Dybas

Is Gennady Golovkin’s power enough to make him boxing’s next big thing?

Flashback: Two years ago, The Washington Times went to see Gennady Golovkin in New York City. He was trying then to establish himself in the sports mainstream. Saturday, his most-hyped fight arrives.

October 19, 2015

Third quarter again serves as Redskins’ unraveling in loss to Jets

Despite heading into halftime with a three-point lead, the Redskins surrendered 17 points in the third quarter of their 34-20 loss to the Jets on Sunday, meaning they've been outscored, 46-3, in the quarter this season.

October 18, 2015

Bashaud Breeland forces three turnovers in first half of Redskins’ loss to Jets

Breeland forced a pair of fumbles, taking the ball away from wide receivers Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall, and then intercepted Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on an attempt meant for Marshall.

October 18, 2015

Sacks limited, but patchwork offensive line fails to help Redskins’ running game

Left tackle Trent Williams and center Kory Lichtensteiger were out because of injuries, and their replacements, with the rest of the offensive line, paved the way for only 34 rushing yards in a loss to the Jets.

October 18, 2015

Todd Bowles, a former Redskins safety, trying to bring Jets back from the pack

Bowles spent eight seasons in the NFL, seven with the Redskins, before beginning a coaching career that began in the college ranks. It wasn't until January, when he was hired by the Jets, that he first became a head coach.

October 15, 2015

Rookie Kelly Oubre Jr. finding out just how much there is to learn with Wizards

Oubre will not turn 20 until December, and because of his youth and the Wizards' depth, much of his ability to develop into a solid contributor will be left up to him throughout much of the season.

October 14, 2015

For Wizards’ Nene, rest in the summer has preceded changes in the fall

Nene has often avoided basketball during the summer and preferred to rest, but coach Randy Wittman said the power forward returned for training camp in great shape, leaving him ready to assume a role off the bench.

October 12, 2015

Randy Knorr receives new title with Washington Nationals

Knorr, Matt Williams' former bench coach, and two other assistants will return to the Nationals' organization next season, but will have different roles.

October 12, 2015

Alexander Ovechkin dazzles in his standard way

The Capitals star scores and delivers an assist in Washington's home opener, a 5-3 win against the Devils.

October 10, 2015

Kevin Seraphin returns to D.C. without regrets

Seraphin, now with the New York Knicks, said he was looking forward to playing the Wizards, his former team, in a preseason game, but a sore knee prevented him from being on the floor.

October 9, 2015

On Basketball: Offensive change is both clear and here for Wizards

The Wizards displayed their offensive makeover in a 129-95 rout of the 76ers in their preseason opener on Tuesday. Once all of the adjustments are made, they should be able to reach a new level.

October 7, 2015

Nationals recognize an offseason of change is on the horizon

In addition to a new manager, the departure of several franchise stalwarts, including Ian Desmond and Jordan Zimmermann, is likely, with a number of young players poised to fill in those roles.

October 6, 2015

Matt Williams fired as Nationals’ manager after just two seasons

Williams guided the Nationals to the NL East title and a playoff appearance last year, earning NL Manager of the Year honors, but the team failed to live up to its lofty preseason aspirations.

October 5, 2015

Matt Williams fired by Nationals after disappointing second season

The Nationals' manager was often unwilling to deviate from his meticulously laid plans, which was among the reasons why the team failed to reach its potential and he was fired after just two seasons.

October 5, 2015

Against Redskins, Sam Bradford, Eagles find themselves in pressure-packed situation

The Redskins hadn't put much pressure on opposing quarterbacks over the first three weeks, but they dropped Bradford, the Eagles' quarterback, five times in the 23-20 victory on Sunday.

October 4, 2015

With final start approaching, Max Scherzer searching for answers for home runs

Scherzer has been dominant in many phases during his first season with the Nationals, but his biggest problem this season, and one he can't understand, is why he's allowed a career high in home runs.

October 1, 2015

Wizards’ Marcin Gortat hoping struggles of last season are in the past

Gortat struggled to live up to his new contract last season, when a personal situation, a questionable rotation and a bout with food poisoning in the playoffs presented a series of issues.

September 30, 2015

Pace, space priorities for the Wizards’ offense from the start of training camp

After finding out how effective they could be when they spread the floor and pushed the ball, the Wizards opened training camp on Tuesday dedicated to making wholesale changes in their offense.

September 29, 2015

John Wall, Bradley Beal find grip on Wizards increases as new season arrives

With Paul Pierce off to the Clippers, Wall and Beal have become the young "old" men on the team, and the Wizards hope they'll be able to carry the weight of expectations into the new season.

September 28, 2015

Nationals ‘have underachieved’ after entering season with championship hopes

Emphatic favorites to win the National League East, the Nationals will whimper into the offseason and will likely lose several long-time players whose contracts are up and are unlikely to be back next year.

September 27, 2015