Zac Boyer

Scot McCloughan: After season away, new Redskins general manager ‘realized it’s time’

Eight and a half months after parting ways with the Seahawks, McCloughan was hired by the Redskins on Thursday as their next general manager, then was introduced in that role on Friday at Redskins Park.

January 9, 2015

Drama, dysfunction, disappointment: Bad decisions consistently thwarting Redskins

The Redskins have had instability at core positions and frequently turned over the roster while leaving the scouting department largely undisturbed. Their facilities are dated, their locker room routinely lacks leadership and their owner has meddled in personnel decisions.

January 7, 2015

Scot McCloughan facing monumental tasks, tough decisions with Redskins

McCloughan, 43, has had successful stints with the Green Bay Packers, the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks, but he will face a new challenge with the Redskins.

January 7, 2015

Redskins in negotiations to add respected scout Scot McCloughan to front office

McCloughan, 43, who stepped down from his role as a senior personnel executive for the Seahawks last April, served as an outside consultant for a handful of teams this past season. If he is hired, he would replace Bruce Allen as the Redskins' general manager.

January 6, 2015

In season of ups and downs, Andre Burakovsky learning to stay focused

The reality checks provided during Burakovsky's first season haven't always been kind, but he gained a measure of satisfaction on Sunday after scoring what ended up being the game-winning goal in a victory over the Panthers.

January 5, 2015

Matt Niskanen held out of practice with unspecified lower-body injury

Niskanen did not miss a shift in the Capitals' 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday and played 24 shifts for a total of 22 minutes, 3 seconds.

January 5, 2015

New Nationals spring training site gains traction after land swap

The mayor of West Palm Beach announced Monday that the city will negotiate a land swap with greater Palm Beach County that could allow the Nationals and Astros to begin planning the construction of a long-awaited spring training facility.

January 5, 2015

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin named Second Star of the Week by NHL

Ovechkin had a goal and an assist in all three games for the Capitals last week, marking the first time he's had three consecutive multi-point games since midway through the 2012-2013 season.

January 5, 2015

With Redskins’ season over, pending free agents wait for the next move

The contracts of seventeen players will expire when the new league year begins in March, and after the Redskins finished 4-12 this past season, many of them seem likely to try to find work elsewhere.

January 4, 2015

Capitals win Winter Classic on last-minute goal

Troy Brouwer scored the go-ahead goal with 12.9 seconds remaining to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday in the Winter Classic.

January 1, 2015

Winter Classic: Outdoor hockey brings back memories for Capitals players

Twangs of innocence will return on Thursday when the Washington Capitals host the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationals Park in the annual Winter Classic, which has become the NHL's marquee event.

December 31, 2014

Facing a barrage of questions, Redskins’ Bruce Allen has few answers

Allen endured a 45-minute, end-of-the-season press conference on Wednesday, vowing only that an evaluation process will lead to some measure of change in the coming weeks after the Redskins finished in last place in the division for the sixth time in seven years.

December 31, 2014

Despite optimism, injury may prevent Brooks Orpik from playing in Winter Classic

The Capitals defenseman was trying to hit Islanders winger Cal Clutterbuck against the end boards in the third period on Monday when his right skate slipped, leading to a glancing blow and Orpik then falling to the ice on that knee.

December 30, 2014

A kick out of life: Humility helps Maryland’s Brad Craddock navigate awards, honors

Following a record-setting season, the junior was selected to a host of All-America teams and named the recipient of the Lou Groza Award, given annually to the top collegiate kicker in the country.

December 29, 2014

Kirk Cousins on leaving Redskins: ‘I don’t demand anything’

The quarterback was forced to reiterate Monday afternoon that he had not demanded a trade and would be open to returning to the Redskins and finishing out his rookie contract next season as a backup.

December 29, 2014

Trent Wiliams’ sprained left ankle leaves Pro Bowl appearance in doubt

The left tackle will undergo additional medical examinations to determine the severity of the injury, and those results could determine whether Williams, who was selected to his third consecutive Pro Bowl last week, is able to play in the annual all-star game.

December 29, 2014

For the Washington Redskins, a disappointing end to a disappointing season

A 44-17 shellacking at the hands of the rival Dallas Cowboys was Washington's last clunker in a season filled with them. "I'm just glad it's over," left tackle Trent Williams said.

December 28, 2014

Trent Williams active, Keenan Robinson to make return for Redskins against Cowboys

Williams injured his shoulder in the Redskins' road loss to the New York Giants on Dec. 14, while Robinson missed three games after spraining the MCL in his left knee on Nov. 30.

December 28, 2014

Jay Gruden ‘absolutely’ interested in Jim Haslett returning as defensive coordinator

Haslett’s future with the Redskins has been the subject of frequent speculation, especially as Washington has allowed 26.3 points per game and spiraled to a 4-11 record entering Sunday’s finale against Dallas.

December 26, 2014

Washington Redskins still awaiting promised change as losing becomes status quo

Bruce Allen gripped both sides of a black-topped lectern at the front of the Washington Redskins' team meeting room in early 2010, hours after the organization announced it had fired coach Jim Zorn.

December 25, 2014