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Nate Schierholtz signs minor-league deal with Nationals
The Nationals signed veteran outfielder Nate Schierholtz to a minor-league contract, perhaps bolstering their bench for the September pennant push.
DeJuan Blair: Basketball ‘fun again’ after playoff run
Blair averaged 6.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and a team-high 2.0 steals against the Spurs. Perhaps the key stat is that the ample production came in only 13.5 minutes per game. With the Mavericks trailing 3-2 in the series, he tallied 10 points, 14 rebounds and four steals in a Game 6 win.
Jayson Werth gets cortisone shot in ailing shoulder
Werth was out of the Nationals' lineup for the fourth time in five games, hampered by a shoulder injury that progressively got worse late last week.
Kris Humphries feels ‘blessed’ to be a Wizard
In 10 seasons, Humphries only has been to the playoffs three times. He has never been past the first round either, but who would've thought coming to the Wizards could get him closer to his goal?
Michael Taylor, Nationals’ top prospect, expected to join team Sunday
Taylor was a late scratch from Triple-A Syracuse's lineup Saturday evening and was due to depart for Atlanta, where he will join the Nationals and potentially make his major-league debut, according to a source familiar with the decision.
Stephen Strasburg dominates in Nats win over Phillies
Stephen Strasburg was just a little bit better than Cole Hamels on Sunday in leading the Nationals to a four-game split.
Robert Griffin III hopes to pick Tom Brady’s brain
Robert Griffin III hopes to speak to Tom Brady when the Patriots visit Richmond next week. But the Redskins quarterback says he'll understand if it doesn't happen.
Redskins sign Va. native Mike Caussin, make minor moves
Caussin attended West Springfield High School and James Madison University. He's the fifth tight end on Washington's roster, joining Jordan Reed, Logan Paulsen, Niles Paul and rookie Ted Bolser.
No mere summer league performance for Glen Rice Jr.
The Wizards rarely used Glen Rice Jr. last season. Based on his starry performance in the Las Vegas summer league, it's becoming harder to imagine the "rarely" part remaining.
Wizards’ Paul Pierce signing official as veteran comes aboard
The 10-time All-Star and 18th all-time scorer in NBA history spent last season with the Brooklyn Nets after 15 years as a member of the Boston Celtics. Pierce, 36, owns career averages of 21.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.4 steals.
DeJuan Blair to join Wizards in sign-and-trade with Mavs
The Wizards had been in discussions to acquire Blair earlier in the week from the Dallas Mavericks, but details had to be hashed out to make it work and stay out of the luxury tax.
Len Bias leads UMd. Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2014
The late basketball star, who died two days after the 1986 NBA draft, is one of eight former athletes and members of the athletics staff who will be honored this year.
Tyler Clippard’s All-Star appearance brief but eventful
Clippard's All-Star appearance lasted only 11 pitches, but the Nationals reliever experienced plenty in his brief time on the mound.
Kris Humphries headed to Wizards in sign-and-trade
Humphries, 29, reportedly will get a three-year contract worth $13 million with a team option for the final year of the deal. He replaces Trevor Booker, who agreed to terms with the Utah Jazz earlier in the day.
Trevor Booker leaves for Jazz as Wizards hold firm
The Wizards weren't willing to make a qualifying offer to keep Trevor Booker restricted last month and they weren't willing to pay him $5 million per year like his new team, the Utah Jazz.
Markel Starks on attack for T’wolves in summer league
Markel Starks thought he would hear his name called on draft night. He didn't and so be it. Currently playing in the Las Vegas summer league, the former Georgetown star's dream of playing in the NBA isn't dying down, not even a little.
Wizards say goodbye to Trevor Ariza to position for Kevin Durant
The Wizards wouldn't go above $8 million per year to retain Trevor Ariza, in part, because they're stacking their chips to push all-in on Kevin Durant in two years.
Nationals awaiting results of Jordan Zimmermann MRI
The Nationals were still awaiting results of an MRI on Jordan Zimmermann's right arm, hoping their All-Star pitcher isn't seriously hurt. The Nationals were still awaiting results of the MRI taken of Jordan Zimmermann's right arm earlier Saturday, hoping the test showed nothing serious after the pitcher took himself out of Friday night's game with cramps in his biceps muscle.
Nationals face DH decision next 2 games in Baltimore
With the Battle of the Beltways shifting to Camden Yards, the Nationals must decide whether to use Ryan Zimmerman (or someone else) as their designated hitter.
Andre Burakovsky knocking on the Caps’ door
The question facing Burakovsky now is whether he will return to Erie for a second season or make the Caps' roster as the high-scoring left wing they have been lacking since Alex Ovechkin moved from the left side to the right.
