Brian McNally

Giancarlo Stanton has way with Nats again, hitting monster homer in Marlins win

That Stanton home run, all 447 feet of it, proved the difference in a Memorial Day matinee. The two-run shot helped Miami to a 3-2 victory over the skidding Nats, who have lost seven of their last 10 games.

Tanner Roark becomes key man in Nationals’ rotation

Roark, 27, is pitching above expectations. He has started nine games for Washington this season. His ERA is 3.42. He has a complete-game shutout under his belt. He has struck out 26 batters and walked nine.

Nats start fast before bats slow in 2-1 loss

Veteran pitcher Alfredo Simon silenced the Nationals' bats Wednesday afternoon and his teammates did just enough at the plate to help the Cincinnati Reds leave town with a 2-1 victory.

Adam LaRoche taking final steps before return to Nats

The first baseman is set to begin a rehab assignment Thursday at Potomac and could rejoin the Nationals before the end of a weekend series in Pittsburgh if his strained right quadriceps is healthy.

Randy Wittman has Wizards players’ support to return

"This is probably the best I've been prepared going into games, going into playoffs," said veteran guard Andre Miller. "The passion of the coaching staff filtered through the players and the players wanted to perform and work hard for the coaches. That says a lot."

John Wall’s maturation changes perception, even among Wizards

"From the outside looking in, I thought John liked the lifestyle more than the game," said 16-year NBA veteran Al Harrington, who signed with the team last August. "That's just from me looking outside."

Redskins learning curve not as steep for Trent Murphy

With experience playing in a 3-4 defense in college at Stanford, Murphy was able to take instruction from the Redskins' coaches and implement it at the tempo they wanted during the weekend's rookie minicamp.

Redskins rookies learn the ropes

The Redskins continued their rookie minicamp on Saturday morning. All eight 2014 draft picks, 10 signed college free agents and 38 players invited as tryouts – with five returning players from last season – took to the field for the second day in a row.

Wizards players express support for coach Randy Wittman

Wizards coach Randy Wittman doesn't yet have a contract for next season. His status is one of several questions facing the organization this summer after a successful 44-win season and an appearance in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

Veteran forward David West settles Indiana, helps eliminate Wizards

Robbie Ray makes quick impact for Tigers after Doug Fister trade

At age 22, never having pitched above Double-A with the Nationals, Ray couldn't have known how quickly he'd arrive in Detroit. But his major-league debut came three days before Fister even made his first start for Washington.

Pacers star Paul George dominates Wizards at both ends of the court

The horn sounded and a substitution was imminent. Indiana Pacers forward Paul George paid no attention. With his team down 19 points in the second half of Sunday's 95-92 victory over the Wizards at Verizon Center, George would stay on the court for 46 minutes, 23 seconds. His team, desperately trying to fight its way back into the game, needed George on the floor.

Redskins’ 2014 draft class focuses on depth, not stars

Without a first-round selection thanks to the trade for quarterback Robert Griffin III two years ago, Washington may not even get an immediate starter out of this year's group.

No stars, but Redskins address depth in 2014 NFL draft

The Redskins did not make a huge splash in the 2014 NFL draft. They did not have a first-round draft pick, they did not select huge college stars or even choose anyone likely to start next season. Whether they did well or not is a question for years down the road. But Washington concluded its work on Saturday with five more picks, including a cornerback, a running back, a wide receiver, a tight end and a kicker.

NFL draft: Redskins conclude draft with pair of 7th round picks

The Washington Redskins finished their 2014 NFL draft by selecting Indiana tight end Ted Bolser and Arkansas kicker Zach Hocker in the seventh round.

NFL draft: Redskins draft Baylor RB Lache Seastrunk 186th overall

The Redskins drafted Baylor running back Lache Seastrunk in the sixth round of the NFL draft on Saturday afternoon.

NFL draft: Redskins draft Tulane WR Ryan Grant 142nd overall

The Redskins spent their fifth round pick in the NFL Draft on Saturday on Tulane wide receiver Ryan Grant.

NFL draft: Redskins draft Clemson DB Bashaud Breeland, 102nd overall

With their fourth round pick in the NFL draft on Saturday, the Redskins selected Clemson corner back Bashaud Breeland. He was projected as a possible second or third round pick. Instead, he had to wait an extra 12 hours once selections ended on Friday.

Redskins coach Jay Gruden analyzes his team’s second and third-round picks

Jay Gruden’s first NFL draft as head coach of the Redskins did not go as expected. That is because no draft ever does. He was ready for it as Washington made three selections on the draft's second day, including a pair of offensive lineman.

NFL draft: Redskins draft Nebraska guard Spencer Long 78th overall

The Redskins selected Nebraska offensive lineman Spencer Long on Friday with the 78th pick in the NFL draft.