Todd Dybas

Denard Span’s return means Nationals’ lineup finally at full strength

Span was reinstated to the Nationals' active roster on Tuesday afternoon after missing 40 games with what the team called "back tightness," giving the team its full lineup for only the third time this season.

August 25, 2015

Coaches, players on the roster bubble find value in preseason games

A series of high-profile injuries to players on the Redskins and around the NFL have called into question the value of preseason games, yet coaches who need evaluations and players who need reps find them crucial.

August 25, 2015

Nationals finding small changes are leading to better results

Jayson Werth and Anthony Rendon had particularly strong weekends in the Nationals' series with the Brewers, and the potential start of their resurgence could help the team make its playoff push.

August 23, 2015

Nationals call up top shortstop prospect Trea Turner

Turner, considered the No. 2 prospect in the Nationals' organization, was called up in a surprising move Friday afternoon and could make his debut as soon as Friday against the Brewers.

August 21, 2015

Redskins’ offensive line puts forth ‘unacceptable’ effort against Lions

The failure of the offensive line in the Redskins' second preseason game left veterans shaking their heads, rookies delivering flat answers and quarterback Robert Griffin III battered.

August 21, 2015

Joe Kim, taekwondo master, helping Redskins improve speed, coordination skills

Kim has worked with NFL players since the early 1990s, using his knowledge of taekwondo, in which he is a seventh-degree black belt, to help them improve their quickness, agility and strength.

August 20, 2015

Redskins enter preseason game against Lions with crowded cornerback situation

With DeAngelo Hall and Bashaud Breeland still recovering from injuries, players such as Justin Rogers, Tajh Hasson, Quinton Dunbar and others will try to state their case for a greater role in Thursday's preseason game.

August 19, 2015

Junior Galette focusing on football after participating in team drills for first time

The outside linebacker, signed by the Redskins on the second day of training camp, was deemed healthy enough to join the rest of his Redskins teammates in team drills on Saturday.

August 16, 2015

Wizards to open 2015-2016 regular season at Orlando

The Wizards may need to pay a rights fee to Willie Nelson. They are on the road again to open the regular season.

August 12, 2015

Robert Griffin III, Redskins’ other quarterbacks get ready for preseason debut

Griffin, Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy are expected to take the field in that order when the Redskins visit the Browns on Thursday night in the teams' preseason opener.

August 12, 2015

Junior Galette practices, comments on dismissed civil suit against him

A civil suit against Galette was dismissed Monday in a Louisiana court after the accuser failed to pursue the case. Galette was also on the practice field for the first time since being signed by the Redskins.

August 10, 2015

Steve Smith’s retirement causes DeAngelo Hall to reflect on their battles

Smith, the feisty Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, announced Monday he will retire after the 2015 season. His battles with Hall were many and furious.

August 10, 2015

Chris Thompson hoping ‘hot’ start to camp will help solidify his Redskins future

Thompson spent the offseason working on his flexibility, figuring that it will help him stay healthy and finally become the impact player he's wanted to be since his rookie season two years ago.

August 9, 2015

Redskins, Texans get in brawl at training camp practice

A hard run from Friday set up a series of scary fights on Saturday between the Redskins and Texans at training camp in Richmond.

August 8, 2015

J.J. Watt says he has a ‘billion’ things to improve

Despite a large contract and monster numbers, the Texans' defensive end, the reigning defensive player of the year, is trying to build the perfect athlete.

August 8, 2015

Redskins dealing with more injuries

Another day of practice bring another day of injuries at Redskins camp in Richmond, though most are minor and aren't expected to lead to anyone missing significant time.

August 7, 2015

DeSean Jackson sprains shoulder at practice

Jackson sprained the AC joint in his right shoulder while falling during the Redskins' joint practice with the Texans on Thursday morning and will miss time as he recovers from the injury.

August 6, 2015

John Wall, Bradley Beal accept invites to U.S. Basketball minicamp

Wall and Beal will join 32 other players who will participate in the camp, which opens Aug. 11 and ends two days later with an exhibition game at the Thomas & Mack Center.

August 6, 2015

DeAngelo Hall dealing with groin injury

Hall missed 13 games last season after tearing his Achilles tendon, so to see him being helped off the field during a morning practice with the Texans on Thursday produced plenty of concern.

August 6, 2015

For Diamondbacks slugger Paul Goldschmidt, results have become his brand

One of the quietest young stars in the major leagues, Goldschmidt, an annual all-star, has worried less about becoming a personality and instead has focused on letting his performance do the talking.

August 4, 2015