Todd Dybas

Bryce Harper, Jonathan Papelbon grapple in Nationals dugout

Harper, the Nationals' star right fielder, and Papelbon, their recently acquired closer, were shown arguing and engaging in a physical confrontation during the eighth inning of the loss to the Phillies on Sunday.

September 27, 2015

Bryce Harper’s unique accomplishments have him square in MVP picture

The Nationals' left fielder will be named the National League MVP at season's end, rewarding him for a year in which his numbers have been matched by few others in the annals of baseball.

September 24, 2015

The Conversation: ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Geoff Britten on winning the game show

Britten, who runs the video cameras at Nationals Park, discusses being the first person to complete the "American Ninja Warrior" course in the show's seven seasons, what it took and what the fallout has been like.

September 23, 2015

For at least a day, Redskins’ philosophy, results mesh against Rams

The Redskins want to be physical in the running game and have a strong defense, and in their 24-10 victory over the Rams on Sunday, that's exactly what they were able to accomplish.

September 20, 2015

Wizards’ pursuit of a D-League team reaches a ‘serious’ level with facility plans

The Wizards are hoping to use the 5,000-seat arena to be constructed in Southeast as a full-time home for a potential minor-league affiliate once it is completed in 2018.

September 17, 2015

New practice site for Wizards, Mystics could provide turnaround in Ward 8

Ted Leonsis, the owner of the Wizards and Mystics, hopes that the opening of a $55 million practice facility in the Congress Heights neighborhood will help redevelop and reinvigorate the community.

September 16, 2015

District of Columbia government nearing deal to build Wizards practice complex

The Wizards have long coveted a separate practice facility, and the District has sought to redevelop the abandoned St. Elizabeths complex in southeast Washington.

September 15, 2015

Despite formidable start, Redskins’ defense comes unbuckled in second half

The Redskins' defense held the Dolphins to 10 points, forced a fumble, sacked quarterback Ryan Tannehill three times and nearly intercepted two passes, but that wasn't enough in a 17-10 defeat.

September 13, 2015

Bullpen’s struggles in series against Mets have dimmed Nationals’ playoff hopes

Only one of the Nationals' starting pitchers made it past the sixth inning in their three-game series against the Mets, putting a strain on the bullpen that the relievers were not able to handle.

September 10, 2015

FOOTBALL 2015: Scot McCloughan faces tall order in reshaping Redskins’ culture

McCloughan has been praised routinely in the past for his ability to find potential in football players, but in joining the Redskins, he's needed to find out quite a bit about himself as well.

September 9, 2015

FOOTBALL 2015: Redskins believe Chris Culliver offers ideal size, confidence, fit

Culliver joined the Redskins in March after four years with the 49ers and is expected to serve as a transitional link between DeAngelo Hall and Bashaud Breeland in the defensive backfield.

September 9, 2015

Chris Culliver pleads guilty to two misdemeanors stemming from hit-and-run

Culliver was sentenced to two years of informal court probation and was ordered to do 40 hours of community service after pleading guilty to two misdemeanors following a hit-and-run in California in March 2014.

September 9, 2015

Ryan Zimmerman, Yunel Escobar out of lineup as Nationals finish series with Mets

Zimmerman has soreness in his left oblique and Escobar has a fever, and Michael A. Taylor was also out of the lineup Wednesday afternoon

September 9, 2015

Wilson Ramos’ grand slam, five-run fourth inning not enough for Nationals

Max Scherzer surrendered five runs over six innings and the bullpen failed to help him in the seventh as the Nationals fell, 8-5, to the Mets on Monday afternoon.

September 7, 2015

Washington Nationals, once World Series favorites, fighting to revive playoff hopes

Washington Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner smiled at the thought. Just hours before the debut of Max Scherzer, the Nationals' $210 million offseason acquisition, Lerner was asked what he hoped for in Scherzer's first start.

September 6, 2015

Cal Ripken Jr. reflects on Iron Man streak: ‘I was able to fulfill a dream’

The 20th anniversary of Ripken breaking Lou Gehrig's streak will arrive on Sunday. Ripken spoke with The Washington Times about the occasion, his memories and its impact.

September 3, 2015

Kirk Cousins captured Redskins’ starting quarterback role through belief, hard work

Cousins, named the Redskins' starting quarterback on Monday, believes he has learned from the mistakes and improved significantly after spend the better part of the last three years in Robert Griffin III's shadow.

August 31, 2015

Date, deficit make a playoff rally unlikely, but not impossible, for Nationals

Only two teams have rebounded from a 5 1/2-game deficit in the standings on Aug. 30 to win the division since the wild card era began in 1995, and the Nationals know they have work to do to catch the surging Mets.

August 30, 2015

Junior Galette scheduled for surgery on Friday; ‘no doubt’ will return to Redskins

General manager Scot McCloughan said Thursday he intends to have Galette, who signed a one-year deal, was expected to be a starter and is now out for the season with an injury, return to the team next season.

August 27, 2015

Robert Griffin III offers no clarity on concussion, but will play in Saturday’s game

Griffin wouldn't divulge any updates on the injury after he left the Redskins' preseason game against the Lions last week with a concussion, but was cleared to play in the upcoming game Saturday against the Ravens.

August 27, 2015