Todd Dybas

Ian Desmond says no new progress on contract extension

Ian Desmond has heard the trade rumors. He's paying attention to free agent moves. He knows the Washington Nationals are going to do what they judge is best, and that may not include paying him a lucrative sum to continue as their shortstop.

December 13, 2014

Bryce Harper skips NatsFest, Jayson Werth not talking

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper did not attend NatsFest, the club's offseason meet-and-greet with fans, because of his arbitration grievance.

December 13, 2014

Washington Wizards forward Nene still dealing with foot soreness

The important ice pack was underneath Nene's right foot Friday night. He had others, one on each knee, after the Wizards picked apart the Los Angeles Clippers. But the one beneath his aching foot was the most important.

December 13, 2014

Washington Wizards beat Los Angeles Clippers behind John Wall and Bradley Beal

The Wizards banged aside the Clippers and never trailed in the 104-96 win that stomped a nine-game Los Angeles winning streak to a halt.

December 13, 2014

Old friends Randy Wittman, Doc Rivers meet again Friday when Wizards host Clippers

Friday night, Rivers will walk into Verizon Center as the coach of the flourishing Clippers to face his pal Wittman. They have won nine consecutive games, while the Wizards have won back-to-back games in cardiac-challenging fashion.

December 11, 2014

Shaka Smart, Brad Stevens building their brands, developing players in college, NBA

When Butler played VCU in the 2011 Final Four, making the tournament end among the most unexpected in tournament history, parallels between Butler coach Brad Stevens and Rams coach Shaka Smart were laid out. Where would they go next?

December 9, 2014

John Wall helps win one for Miyah on emotional night

After flying back from Boston on Sunday night, John Wall was in what he called a "deep" sleep Monday around 11 a.m. or noon. His phone jangled with a text message, the modern delivery system for all news, including the bad kind which used to come over the phone late at night.

December 9, 2014

Nene out Monday night for the Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards power forward Nene was ruled out of Monday night's game against the Boston Celtics because of a sore right knee.

December 8, 2014

Redskins fill another day with mishaps and commotion

Boos preceded the swift departure of fans midway through the fourth quarter on a clear, crisp, dismal Sunday at FedEx Field. Five consecutive losses, the latest a 24-0 no-show against the St. Louis Rams, are strong inspiration to search out the couch before the final whistle, even if tickets were as low as $5.

December 7, 2014

Virginia handles ‘havoc’ at VCU in Saturday win

The mania surrounding a home game for the VCU Rams was not a match for seventh-ranked Virginia's superior talent.

December 6, 2014

Kris Humphries’ rebounding prowess boosts Wizards in Nene’s absence

The Wizards post crew is an interesting and multifaceted bunch. There is an outspoken Pole with a mohawk. A strongman from Brazil. A Frenchman who is an ongoing project. And, an ex-boyfriend of Kim Kardashian.

December 4, 2014

Washington Wizards Paul Pierce is day-to-day because of injured big toe

Wizards starting small forward Paul Pierce left Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers late in the third quarter because of a jammed left big toe.

December 4, 2014

Washington Wizards and John Wall beat Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles Lakers

From the start, a late-arriving crowd backed Bryant, who finished with 29 points. But, he did not score a second-half field goal. The Wizards bumped and slowed Bryant during a 111-95 win, their third consecutive.

December 4, 2014

Kobe Bryant, Paul Pierce take different routes to end of their careers

From the start, Pierce said he was in the District to fill holes, not snatch the spotlight. Bryant, meanwhile, continues his fierce battle with every existing dynamic.

December 2, 2014

Washington Wizards beat Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh

Fueled by John Wall and Rasual Butler, the Wizards produced their most lopsided win of the season, a 107-86 thumping of the Miami Heat on Monday night.

December 2, 2014

Washington Wizards forward Nene out against Miami Heat

For the fourth consecutive game, the Wizards will be without power forward Nene on Monday night when the Miami Heat come to Verizon Center. He remains out because of plantar fasciitis. Kris Humphries is expected to start in his place.

December 1, 2014

Slow first quarters derail Wizards’ hot start

The Wizards have scored 21, 19 and 18 points, respectively, in their last three opening quarters.

November 27, 2014

Robert Griffin III remains the focus, and, for now, the starter for Redskins

As of Monday, coach Jay Gruden said the "intent" continued to be for Griffin to start Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.

November 24, 2014

Washington Wizards forward Nene may miss a game or two

Nene left Saturday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks following just six minutes on the floor because of plantar fasciitis.

November 24, 2014

Washington Redskins special teams captain Adam Hayward out for the year

Washington Redskins special teams captain and linebacker Adam Hayward has a tibial plateau fracture which requires surgery. He will be placed on injured reserve and is out for the rest of the season.

November 24, 2014