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After spending nearly two years as an intern at The Washington Times, Tom Schad rejoined the staff as a sports reporter in August 2014. A Colorado native and American University graduate, he previously served as a reporter and copy editor at The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun and MLB.com. He can be reached at tschad@washingtontimes.com

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Washington Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen (82) fumbles near the end zone as the Washington Redskins play the New York Giants in NFL football at FedExField, Landover, Md., Thursday, September 25, 2014. New York recovered. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Giant setback for Redskins in ugly nationally televised loss

Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions, the Redskins piled up penalties in every facet of the game, and their defense made unheralded tight ends look like American folk heroes. The result was a 45-14 loss to the Giants at FedEx Field, and an opportunity lost.

September 25, 2014

Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul (84) is knocked unconscious after a strong gain in the second quarter as the Washington Redskins play the New York Giants in NFL football at FedExField, Landover, Md., Thursday, September 25, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Redskins TE Niles Paul leaves with possible concussion

Paul, who was filling in for injured starter Jordan Reed, left Thursday night's game late in the second quarter after a jarring hit. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

September 25, 2014

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jerry Blevins (13) fist bumps second baseman Danny Espinosa (8) as manager Matt Williams (9) walks out to relieve him during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 7-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Nationals postseason roster hopefuls in final days to impress

The process of constructing a postseason roster will be particularly challenging for Matt Williams given the number of players who have contributed over the course of this season.

September 25, 2014

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman looks on during batting practice before a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ryan Zimmerman still working back to full strength for Nats

Zimmerman has said his hamstring is at about 80 percent of full strength. When asked how close he can get to 100 percent before season's end, he did not have a clear answer.

September 24, 2014

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) celebrates with his team after clinching the NL East division against the Atlanta Braves in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, in Atlanta. Washington won 3-0. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

Washington Nationals’ division series rotation comes into focus after rainout

The current alignment would seem to put Stephen Strasburg in line to start Game 1 of the NLDS on Oct. 3, with Jordan Zimmermann on track for Game 2 on Oct. 4 and Doug Fister in line for Game 3 on Oct. 6.

September 24, 2014

Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span tumbles on the ground after he caught a line drive by New York Mets left fielder Matt den Dekker2 during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals’ Denard Span likely to miss Wednesday’s game after scraping knee

Denard Span injured his knee while diving for a ball in deep center field Tuesday night and was removed from the game. He said he will probably not be in Wednesday's starting lineup but is not worried about the injury.

September 23, 2014

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tanner Roark lifts Washington Nationals to a 4-2 win over the New York Mets

A candidate to start for Washington in the postseason, Roark limits New York to five hits and two earned runs and earns his 15th win of the season.

September 23, 2014

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman looks on during batting practice before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves , Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

As Nationals return home, their largest question is Ryan Zimmerman’s health

Manager Matt Williams originally planned to start Zimmerman at third base Tuesday night, but continued soreness in the veteran's hamstring gave him pause.

September 23, 2014

Washington Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin, left, Center Nicklas Backstrom, right, and Goaltender Braden Holtby, second from left, show off their specially designed jerseys for the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic held at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 23, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Winter Classic in D.C. a dream come true for Ted Leonsis, Capitals

Leonsis stood in front of a podium at Nationals Park on Tuesday and knew that in exactly 100 days, his idea would finally become reality.

September 23, 2014

Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg checks Miami Marlins runner Donovan Solano at first during the first inning of a baseball game in Miami, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Nationals keep momentum rolling, close out Marlins for 9-2 road trip

Stephen Strasburg allowed three hits over seven scoreless innings Sunday to lead Washington to a 2-1 victory and a four-game sweep against the Marlins.

September 21, 2014

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman singles in the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Baltimore. Zimmerman reached second, and Anthony Rendon scored on the play. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nationals rest several regulars vs. Marlins in final regular-season road game

Ryan Zimmerman was the most notable absence from Sunday's lineup after returning from the disabled list and starting the night before. Jayson Werth, Denard Span and Ian Desmond also received days off.

September 21, 2014

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs off the field after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 41-10. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Pregame primer: Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles

Players to watch, scouting reports and other tidbits before the Redskins open divisional play against the Eagles in Philadelphia.

September 21, 2014

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, left, confers with catcher Wilson Ramos in the first inning against the Miami Marlins during a baseball game in Miami, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Nationals edge Marlins, 3-2

Ryan Zimmerman returns to the lineup, puts his previously strained hamstring to the test and emerges unscathed, while Jordan Zimmermann finishes strong after being hit in the shoulder by a line drive.

September 20, 2014

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman looks on during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, June 22, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ryan Zimmerman returns from disabled list and rejoins Nationals starting lineup

With his strained right hamstring now under control, Zimmerman was back in Washington's starting lineup Saturday night, hitting sixth and playing left field.

September 20, 2014

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) follows through on a two-run home run against the Miami Marlins in the first inning of a baseball game in Miami, Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. Nationals' Jayson Werth also scored on the home run. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz

Adam LaRoche’s two-run homer fuels Nationals’ 3-2 win over Marlins

The first baseman crushes a homer in his first at-bat after two days off and the right-hander limits the Marlins to two runs even while lacking his usual command.

September 19, 2014

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman prepares to take batting practice before a baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, in Washington. Zimmerman has been on the disabled list and this is one of the first times he has taken batting practice. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ryan Zimmerman drives to Miami to rejoin Nationals, could start Saturday

Zimmerman played seven innings in left field and went 3 for 8 at the plate Friday at the team's instructional league in Viera, Florida, then drove to Marlins Park to meet up with the Nationals.

September 19, 2014

Washington Nationals' Gio Gonzalez pitches against the Miami Marlins in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Miami, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. The Nationals won 6-2. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Gio Gonzalez rolls in front of home crowd as the Nationals beat the Marlins, 6-2

Pitching in Miami for just the second time in his major league career, Gonzalez allows just two runs over seven strong innings to lead the Nationals past the Marlins, 6-2.

September 19, 2014

Washington Nationals Anthony Rendon (6) is congratulated by teammate Ian Desmond (20) after Rendon scored on a double by Wilson Ramos against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Nationals keep pushing for home-field advantage, beat Marlins, 6-2

Gio Gonzalez pitches seven solid innings without allowing a walk and Washington scores five runs in the fourth to win the series-opener in Miami.

September 18, 2014

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman looks on during batting practice before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves , Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals notes: Ryan Zimmerman inches toward return

The infielder and left fielder will play seven innings in left field Friday, and could rejoin the Nationals in Miami as early as Saturday.

September 18, 2014

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon reacts after striking out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Anthony Rendon does his talking on field for Washington Nationals

Though Rendon tries to stay out of the spotlight, his performance on the field has made that impossible. Entering Thursday night's series-opener against the Marlins, the 24-year-old was hitting .285 with 20 home runs, 85 RBI and 15 stolen bases.

September 18, 2014