Nathan Fenno
Articles by Nathan Fenno
Joe Jacoby joins concussion lawsuit against NFL
Former Washington Redskins lineman Joe Jacoby is among 220 ex-players, spread over seven lawsuits, to sue the NFL over concussions in recent days. Published July 24, 2012
Dexter Manley latest ex-Redskin to file suit over concussions
Former Washington Redskins defensive end Dexter Manley, dubbed the "Secretary of Defense" for the vicious hits he delivered, has joined the torrent of ex-players suing the NFL over concussions sustained during their careers. Published July 17, 2012
Key hits elude Nationals in 5-3 loss to Marlins
Adam LaRoche stood at the plate in the top of the ninth inning Monday in a familiar situation for Washington Nationals' hitters. Published July 16, 2012
Nats’ Desmond getting in the swing of things
Inside the Washington Nationals' frigid clubhouse, Ian Desmond wore a T-shirt with the sleeves cut off and "Better every day" emblazoned on the front Monday afternoon. Published July 16, 2012
Nationals’ victory full of head-scratching plays
By the time Bryce Harper tumbled into foul territory, smacked his face and hip against Steve Lombardozzi and snagged the game's final out, Stephen Strasburg's start seemed as distant as a day without profanity from Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen. Published July 15, 2012
Gonzalez’s homecoming foiled by Buehrle, Marlins
Nine miles from Marlins Park is the working-class town of Hialeah where Gio Gonzalez grew up. So deep is the connection that the town's name is embroidered on his glove. Published July 14, 2012
Zimmermann, Nationals stymie Marlins
Marlins Park is a different sort of place, from the waist-high aquariums curving behind home plate to lime green walls to the $2.5 million sculpture in center field that looks as if it was pulled from a Las Vegas junkyard and colored with packets of Kool Aid. Published July 13, 2012
Nationals sign first-rounder Lucas Giolito at deadline
Minutes before Friday's 5 p.m. deadline to sign draft picks, the Washington Nationals agreed to terms with first-round selection Lucas Giolito. Published July 13, 2012
Report: Paterno, Penn State covered up allegations against Sandusky
Ten days before Joe Paterno died of lung cancer in January, Penn State's Hall of Fame football coach who preached "success with honor" told a federal grand jury that he knew nothing about inappropriate contact between Jerry Sandusky and boys other than a 2001 incident in a locker room shower. Published July 12, 2012
As memory fades, Ex-Redskin Stephen Davis sues
Three months ago, Stephen Davis visited a neurologist. Published July 11, 2012
Ex-Baylor hoops walk-on tried to extort Griffin, records show
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was the target of an alleged extortion attempt by a former walk-on on Baylor's basketball team, according to multiple reports and court records. Published June 25, 2012
Chien-Ming Wang wants to get back that sinking feeling
Hitting Chien-Ming Wang's sinker used to be like taking a swipe at a bowling ball. Published June 21, 2012
Ray Easterling’s death brings injuries’ effects into focus
Mary Ann Easterling's voice broke. A sob. Then a few seconds of silence. Published June 20, 2012
Many ex-Redskins among those suing NFL over effects of brain injuries
Over the past 11 months, 2,397 former players have have sued the NFL over concussions, according to a review by The Washington Times of the 90 lawsuits filed through June 14. The plaintiffs, including 19 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, combined to play 168,020 NFL games. Published June 20, 2012
Mark May the latest ex-Redskin to join concussion lawsuits
Mark May, the former Washington Redskins offensive tackle who was a founding member of "The Hogs," has joined the concussion lawsuits against the NFL. Published June 14, 2012
Nats’ Flores making his way back to his old form
After almost three years of pain and questions about his right shoulder that used to feel like it was burning inside, all Jesus Flores wanted was an opportunity to prove he could play every day. "This is the chance," the 27-year-old Washington Nationals' catcher says. "This is the opportunity." Published June 4, 2012
Lackluster offense remains a problem for Nationals
Ryan Zimmerman stood in the back of the Washington Nationals' clubhouse, lights from television cameras reflecting off the sweat streaked down his face, and spoke in a low voice. Published June 3, 2012
Strasburg overpowers Braves with 9 Ks over 7 scoreless in Nats’ win
The noise continued long after Stephen Strasburg's day was done. Published June 2, 2012
First lady takes obesity fight to summit
Men with earpieces and dark suits, two metal detectors and a bomb-sniffing dog whose wet nose dribbled on the marble floor stood outside the Hilton Anatoles Grand Ballroom on Monday. This wasn't normal for the U.S. Olympic Committee's media summit: First lady Michelle Obama was minutes away. Published May 14, 2012
Hall of Fame receiver Art Monk latest to sue NFL
Art Monk, the Hall of Fame wide receiver who played 14 seasons for the Washington Redskins, sued the NFL and helmet manufacturer Riddell, Inc. over "short term memory loss, headaches and speech difficulties" from multiple concussions sustained during his career. Published May 10, 2012