Tom Schad

Max Scherzer tabbed to make Opening Day for the Nationals

Scherzer, who signed a $210 million contract in the offseason, will top the rotation instead of Stephen Strasburg, who had received the honor in each of the past three years.

March 23, 2015

Maryland, Princeton brace for early meeting in NCAA tournament

On Monday night, the top-seeded Terrapins will host the eighth-seeded Tigers, who are 31-0 and hoping to put the Ivy League on the map with a strong showing.

March 22, 2015

Melo Trimble, Maryland guard, exceeds expectations, ignites Terrapins

Every spring, the NCAA tournament seems to produce a new batch of stars. Is Trimble, Maryland's dynamic freshman point guard, next in line?

March 19, 2015

Despite Chris Borland’s retirement, football remains a personal choice in high school community

Coaches believe Borland's retirement is yet another indicator that football needs improved safety measures at all levels, not a harbinger of doom for the sport. Players, many more informed than their predecessors, will continue their personal risk-reward assessments.

March 18, 2015

Maryland’s Richaud Pack dyes his hair blond after aunt’s sudden death

Pack's aunt, who had blond hair all her life, recently died at age 69, prompting Pack and his siblings to dye their hair in her honor.

March 18, 2015

Redskins sign Jeron Johnson to two-year deal

Johnson, who served as Kam Chancellor's backup in Seattle, will compete for a starting job at strong safety and be a significant asset on special teams.

March 16, 2015

Georgetown hopes to avoid upset against high-scoring Eastern Washington

The Hoyas have a recent history of early exits in the NCAA tournament and will aim to reverse that trend against the Eagles, who have an explosive offense led by the nation's top scorer.

March 15, 2015

Head-scratching draws in NCAA tournament for Maryland, Georgetown, Virginia and VCU

The Maryland men's basketball team gathered in coach Mark Turgeon's living room Sunday evening as the NCAA tournament bracket was revealed. It was supposed to be a celebratory moment, but when Maryland's name was announced, little was said.

March 15, 2015

Maryland prepares for first trip to NCAA tournament since 2010

The Terrapins aren't concerned about their seed, nor a possible meeting with the tournament's No. 1 overall seed, Kentucky, in the Sweet 16. "The most important thing for us right now is [Valparaiso]," coach Mark Turgeon said.

March 15, 2015

Brian Orakpo signs contract with Titans, ending six-year stay with Redskins

Orakpo has signed a four-year deal with Tennessee, becoming Washington's third free agent to sign with another team and ending the outside linebacker's six-year tenure with the Redskins.

March 13, 2015

Washington Redskins, Terrance Knighton agree to one-year, $4 million contract

Washington continued to bolster its defensive line Thursday evening, agreeing to terms with the former Broncos nose tackle on a one-year deal.

March 12, 2015

Mark Turgeon, No. 8 Maryland not feeling pressure as NCAA tournament nears

Regardless of how it ends, Turgeon and his players believe this season has successfully re-established a lofty standard for the program. "I think all the pressure's off," the coach said.

March 12, 2015

D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera leads No. 23 Georgetown into the Big East tournament

The junior guard has learned when to step up and when to step back, blossoming as a leader as the 23rd-ranked Hoyas enter the Big East tournament this week.

March 11, 2015

American University basketball on the cusp of return to the NCAA tournament

The Eagles went 15-15 in the regular season and typically use only six players per game, none of them taller than 6-foot-5. But with a win Wednesday, they'll book a return trip to the NCAA tournament.

March 10, 2015

Tony Shaver and William & Mary remain upbeat, even as history eludes them

After losing in the conference title game for the fourth time in eight years, the Tribe was disappointed — but not deterred. "If we keep knocking on the door," coach Tony Shaver said, "the door's going to open."

March 10, 2015

Nationals’ Denard Span undergoes surgery to repair right core muscle

Manager Matt Williams told reporters that although there is no clear timetable for Span's recovery, the 31-year-old is not expected to resume baseball activities for at least a month.

March 9, 2015

After Winter Classic, Nationals’ groundskeepers racing to prepare for Opening Day

Exactly one month before the Nationals' first home game, the grounds crew is navigating snowy weather and tight deadlines to re-grass the outfield at Nationals Park.

March 5, 2015

Nationals sign Tony Gwynn Jr. to minor-league deal

The son of "Mr. Padre" is a left-handed hitter and will compete for a spot on the Nationals' bench.

March 2, 2015

Georgetown maintains short-term view as NCAA tournament approaches

As "bracketology" and "on the bubble" re-enter the public vocabulary, the Hoyas are focused only on Tuesday's game against No. 21 Butler. "Next game, next game, next game, next game, next possession," John Thompson III said. "That's how we approach it."

March 2, 2015

Evan Smotrycz helps No. 14 Maryland beat Michigan’s zone in victory

Smotrycz finished with only one point and four assists in a 66-56 win over the Wolverines, but his ability to break down their zone defense proved to be vital.

March 1, 2015