Nathan Fenno
Articles by Nathan Fenno
Danny Amendola exposes Redskins’ scattered secondary
Danny Amendola isn't the sort of wide receiver who keeps defensive coordinators up late inventing new ways to stop him. Published September 16, 2012
Pierre Garcon misses game against Rams with foot injury
Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon was inactive for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams because of a right foot injury. Published September 16, 2012
RG3 warms up with no visible Nike logos
A week after Robert Griffin III covered up the Nike logo on his warm-up shirt, the Redskins' quarterback — and Adidas pitchman — dodged the swoosh again. Published September 16, 2012
Rookie phenoms take D.C. by storm
Days after the Washington Redskins used the No. 2 pick in April's NFL Draft on Robert Griffin III, posters bearing his aw-shucks smile, braids and the word "hope" spun through the Internet. Published September 13, 2012
RG3 leads Redskins upset over Saints, 40-32
In Robert Griffin III's NFL debut Sunday, the rookie quarterback transformed the Superdome's 13 acres into his personal playground as the Washington Redskins shocked the New Orleans Saints, 40-32. Published September 9, 2012
Stephen Strasburg flounders in final home start as Marlins beat Nationals
Stephen Strasburg leaned against a leather couch, cap pulled low, and stared toward the bright lights of the media swarm. Published September 8, 2012
Will RG3 take his place next to Redskins’ all-time greats?
As late-summer darkness blanketed Washington one night last month, the quarterback came to life. The familiar braids and right arm that hasn't unleashed a regular-season NFL pass towered 74 feet over Pennsylvania Avenue. Published September 6, 2012
Joe Paterno FBI file reveals threats, gambling theory
Joe Paterno believed organized gambling could be behind a series of threatening letters that the late Penn State football coach and his staff were sent in the late 1970s and early 1980s, according to his FBI file obtained Wednesday by The Washington Times. Published August 29, 2012
Joe Paterno FBI file makes no mention of Jerry Sandusky
Joe Paterno was intimately involved in FBI investigations into a series of threatening letters sent to the late Penn State football coach and his staff in the late 1970s and early 1980s, according to his FBI file obtained by The Washington Times. Published August 29, 2012
An RPG took Josh Olson’s leg, but not sharpshooter’s spirit
Black flies hummed around stall 58 at Wagner Range. Fort Benning's pine trees shimmered in the distance as the late-morning temperature pushed 95 degrees with the promise of more from the Georgia summer. Published August 21, 2012
Nats’ Gonzalez tops Mets for No. 16
Washington Nationals' left-hander Gio Gonzalez dodged and ducked danger over 5.2 innings, earning his 16th victory of the season in the Nats' 5-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Published August 19, 2012
Nationals-Mets: Michael Morse’s grand slam powers 6-4 win
Michael Morse stood on the dugout steps at Nationals Park as warm wind jostled his mop of hair and pumped his arms toward the dark sky. Published August 17, 2012
Nationals activate Ian Desmond from DL
The Washington Nationals activated shortstop Ian Desmond from the 15-day disabled list Friday afternoon, and, to clear room on the 25-man roster, designated utilityman Cesar Izturis for assignment. Published August 17, 2012
NFL overdue for discussion of concussions
They dragged coolers and lawn chairs across parched grass, wielded Sharpies, wore burgundy and gold beads and anything else that carried the colors: jerseys, high-tops, towels, baseball caps, fedoras, socks and one pair of gold skinny jeans. Published August 9, 2012
Rookie campaign a laughing matter for Redskins’ Josh LeRibeus
Josh LeRibeus likes to laugh. Every few seconds the convulsions shake his emerging beard, thriving since his girlfriend isn't in town, that draws comparisons to John Belushi. Published August 5, 2012
Olympics 2012: New heights for Gabrielle Douglas
In January, four days after Gabrielle Douglas celebrated her 16th birthday, training for the Olympics in West Des Moines, Iowa, became too much. Douglas remained in Iowa and opened the path to London that turned a pipe dream into a reality that feels like, at least to her mother, a mix of jubilation, anxiety, hope and nerves. Published July 30, 2012
Katie O’Donnell toughened by rejection, Navy SEAL workouts
Ask Katie O'Donnell about the Navy SEALs and her eyes light up. Published July 29, 2012
Ex-Redskins lineman Bostic sues NFL over concussions
Jeff Bostic, former Washington Redskins center and original member of the famed "Hogs" offensive line, has joined the concussion lawsuits against the NFL, according to court documents reviewed by The Washington Times. Published July 27, 2012
Olympics 2012: For LaShawn Merritt, a $6 purchase turned into a costly mistake
In October 2009, LaShawn Merritt walked into a 7-Eleven a few minutes from his home in Suffolk, Va., after an evening at a nightclub. He paid cash for a box of condoms and had the clerk add a packet of four blue pills behind the counter called ExtenZe. Published July 26, 2012
London Olympics 2012: Hoop-la for a unique event
When Julie Zetlin travels, so does her hoop. Perplexed looks and questions come, too. Is that a hoop for a new dress? A giant engagement ring? Are you a hula-hooper? Published July 26, 2012