Rick Snider

Updated: 8 hr ago

Many a fan has bragged of the time they bought a beer for a pro ballplayer. The athlete didn't ask for free suds. The fan was just happy to do so, and many years later, he still tells the tale. So why the nonsensical furor over fans buying quarterback Robert Griffin III wedding gifts on store...

John Keim

Updated: 8 hr ago

Rookies, injuries, RGIII among ongoing stories It provides a glimpse and, often, nothing more. Yet those glimpses sometimes are revealing: Robert Griffin III's speed and arm strength stood out last spring. They did so during the season as well. But the spring also provides mirages: Players who...

John Keim

Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

The Washington Redskins' run game wasn't an issue last season. The depth at running back was, however. Which is why the Redskins drafted two running backs and remain interested in bringing back Tim Hightower.

Thom Loverro

Updated: Fri, May 17, 2013

Rugby used to be a thing here in the United States. America's national team won the gold medal in Olympic rugby in 1920 and 1924. Then it disappeared from view, while at the same time, George Halas was kicking off the National Football League. The rough-and-tumble sport grew throughout the...