Holden Kushner and Danny Rouhier

Robert Griffin III’s Trust Issues … and Mike Shanahan

Robert Griffin III referred to Dan Snyder, Bruce Allen and Tony Wyllie as his football family whom he trusts, in a recent cover story for ESPN the magazine. But Mike Shanahan’s name was left out of the statement, which begs the question: Why?

2013/05/02

Davey Johnson Apologizes for ‘Sports Flunkies’ Joke

106.7 The Fan skipped a beat on Thursday when an impromptu call-in from Nats manager Davey Johnson prompted one of the strangest segments in the history of the radio station.

2013/05/02

Danny Epinosa’s in ‘A Little Bit Of A Funk’ Right Now

Nats GM Mike Rizzo supported Davey Johnson’s decision to bench Danny Espinosa during his weekly radio show Wednesday, saying the second baseman is “in a little bit of a funk right now” and could use a couple days off.

2013/05/01

Collins’ Announcement Raises the Volume on Pundits and Commentary

Jason Collins rattled the status quo Monday by becoming the first openly gay athlete in any of the four major American sports. The 24 hours that have followed the landmark announcement have served as a litmus test for society’s reaction when a superstar athlete follows in his footsteps.

2013/04/30

Chris Thompson #4 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their game against the Clemson Tigers at Doak Campbell Stadium on September 22, 2012 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Faith, Perseverance Helped Newest Redskin Overcome Gruesome Injuries

The NFL Draft is filled with remarkable stories, but how many guys can say they overcame a broken back and a torn ACL, suffered in the span of just over a year? The answer is one: Chris Thompson, selected by the Redskins with the 154th pick. Here is his story.

2013/04/30

Jordan Reed Learned How to Play Tight End by Watching Hernandez, Witten

The Redskins made the surprise of the third round by selecting Jordan Reed with 85th overall pick. Although Reed was a tight end throughout his time as a Gator, he had to learn the position after being recruited as a quarterback, and as he told Holden and Danny Monday, he learned by watching the best.

2013/04/29

St Louis Cardinals v Washington Nationals

Struggling Strasburg Has ‘Ace-Type Stuff’ But Isn’t An Ace

Along with a surprising 10-11 start, the Nationals have seen an uncharacteristically slow start from ace starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (1-4), who may not be a staff ace after all, at least according to MLB Network’s Tom Verducci.

2013/04/25

Did Mike Shanahan Drop ‘Dumber & Dumber’ Reference?

While holding a press conference Wednesday to address the state of the Redskins and field questions on the upcoming draft, Mike Shanahan may have dropped a “Dumb and Dumber” movie reference, and botched it. So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

2013/04/25

A frustrated Jayson Werth. (credit: Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Nats Haven’t Panicked, Neither Should You

Having lost eight of the last eleven games, the Nats are falling apart before our very eyes this April, which means that it’s just baseball and it’s still only April.

2013/04/24

Ryan Zimmerman at the CBS Radio-DC Studios

Ryan Zimmerman Wages His Greatest Fight

Nobody understands the Nats current struggles better than Ryan Zimmerman, who’s battled being labeled ‘injury prone’ while his team has slipped into a downward spiral. But there’s something that transcends his persistent battle through injuries, and event baseball itself, and that’s his ongoing fight against multiple sclerosis.

2013/04/24