Tight hamstring sidelines Washington tackle Jonathan Allen
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen was held out of Washington’s practice Monday because of a tight hamstring. Allen worked on a side field with trainers while the rest of the team went through the first session of training camp back at Washington’s usual practice facility. Coach Ron Rivera says he’s day […]
James Madison pitcher James Triantos selected by Chicago Cubs in MLB Draft after near perfect end to prep career
After finishing his high school career with a nearly flawless performance, James Madison High’s James Triantos will take his skills to the Windy City after he was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of this year’s MLB Draft.
Washington Spirit defender duo Emily Sonnet and Kelley O’Hara named to USWNT Tokyo Olympics roster
A pair of Washington Spirit defenders will be part of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Olympic team when Emily Sonnet and Kelley O’Hara make the trip to Tokyo. It will be O’Hara’s third straight Olympic appearance and the second straight for Sonnet.
Haskins to start for Washington vs. Seattle with Smith out
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Dwayne Haskins is set to start at quarterback for Washington on Sunday against Seattle because starter Alex Smith is out with a right calf injury. Coach Ron Rivera ruled out Smith and standout rookie running back Antonio Gibson on Friday and named Haskins the starter. Smith had hoped to play despite […]
Haskins benched by Washington, which switches to Allen at QB
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Dwayne Haskins is being benched by the Washington Football Team and replaced at quarterback by Kyle Allen for this week’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Washington’s team Twitter feed announced the QB switch Wednesday. The move comes after just four games under new head coach Ron Rivera. Washington is off […]
Smith inches closer to comeback 21 months since breaking leg
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — After breaking the tibia and fibula in his right leg, undergoing 17 surgeries to repair them and surviving a life-threatening infection, Alex Smith is back on a football field with his teammates. Just 21 months after the gruesome injury that put his NFL career in jeopardy, the veteran quarterback has gotten […]
Washington Football Team gets hitting at ‘fresh start’ camp
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The only visual reminder of the past is etched into the side of the trash cans. Everywhere else around the Washington Football Team’s practice facility has been scrubbed of the Native American logo that was synonymous with the storied franchise and its three Super Bowl titles. The name is nowhere to […]
QB Alex Smith activated by Washington, cleared for practice
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Quarterback Alex Smith was activated off the physically unable to perform list by Washington’s NFL team Sunday, the latest step in a remarkable recovery after his right leg was broken in two places during a game nearly two years ago. The move means that Smith now is allowed to participate in […]
Young Americans Korda, 21, Nakashima, 20, win in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sebastian Korda is less than a month past his 21st birthday. Brandon Nakashima turned 20 on Tuesday. Both young Americans picked up straight-set victories at the Citi Open. The 12th-seeded Korda, who is coming off a fourth-round run at Wimbledon, moved into the second round at the hard-court event in the nation’s […]
Realmuto, Segura help Phillies rally to 7-5 win vs Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead, two-run single to highlight a five-run rally in the ninth inning that carried the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-5 victory against the Washington Nationals on Monday night. Trailing 3-2, the Phillies started the winning rally when Ronald Torreyes and Travis Jankowski opened the ninth with singles off […]