Nathan Fenno
Articles by Nathan Fenno
Josh Wilson trying to convince LB Lofa Tatupu to join Redskins
Eighty-seven of the 89 players on the Washington Redskins' roster are taller than Josh Wilson. But what the 5-foot-9 cornerback lacks in stature, he makes up for in energy, speed and enthusiasm. Published August 4, 2011
Redskins’ John Beck flying solo during QB drills
John Beck's hands were red. Bright red. The sort of red that grabs your gaze and won't let go. Published August 3, 2011
After dealing Marquis and Hairston Jr., Nationals aren’t done reshaping roster
A Major League Baseball roster can be a fluid thing, never more than when the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches each year. Published July 30, 2011
Nationals deal Marquis to Diamondbacks
Instead of starting tonight's game for the Washington Nationals, Jason Marquis will pack his bags. A trade to send the right-hander to the Arizona Diamondbacks has been agreed upon. The deal was first reported by FOX Sports' John Morosi. Published July 30, 2011
Nats’ Chien-Ming Wang roughed up by Mets in return to big leagues
Chien-Ming Wang's voice was soft, his face composed. The only sparkle came from the silver necklace dangling from his neck. Published July 30, 2011
Chien-Ming Wang set for debut, armed with signature sinker
The storm had passed, so Chien-Ming Wang waited near a bog of mud and gravel that doubled as the right-field line. Published July 27, 2011
Potomac Nationals’ field causes 3-way spat
The rain has ended, but the flood of harsh words from the Washington Nationals, Potomac Nationals owner Art Silber and Prince William County hasn't stopped. Published July 20, 2011
All-Star break arrives on a high note for Nats
The pitch left Jordan Zimmermann's teammates in stitches. And it showed how far the Washington Nationals' right-hander has come in the 22 months since Tommy John surgery rebuilt his right elbow. Published July 10, 2011
Double-A means new challenges for Nats’ phenom Bryce Harper
Yes, Bryce Harper is still 18 years old. That's easy to forget after his first three months in the minor leagues elevated his legend to levels that would make Paul Bunyan blush. Published July 7, 2011
Ex-Hoya Austin Freeman faces array of driving offenses
Former Georgetown basketball standout Austin Freeman faces seven traffic offenses, including driving under the influence of alcohol, from an incident less than 48 hours after he wasn't picked in the NBA draft. Published July 6, 2011
Navy grad’s baseball dreams sail away
The question pounded through Jonathan Johnston's head as he sat in an office at the Papago Park Baseball Facility in Phoenix three weeks ago. Published July 3, 2011
Final Four run proves lucrative for VCU’s Shaka Smart
Shaka Smart signed an eight-year contract worth $1.2 million annually with Virginia Commonwealth University on Monday, nearly three months after leading the school to the Final Four. Published June 28, 2011
Jim Riggleman leaves post with Nats over contract dispute
Nationals Park turned from celebration to chaos Thursday afternoon, leaving the Washington Nationals without a manager and acid-tongued comments flying through the thick air. Published June 23, 2011
To ex-American star Moldoveanu, job market is 30 NBA teams
Vlad Moldoveanu isn't so different than the legion of recent college graduates looking for work. He received a degree in international media with a minor in history from American University on May 7, plans to start a charity in his native Romania and preps for interviews with prospective employers. Published June 20, 2011
Records reveal Hernandez’s drug-ring ties
Livan Hernandez, now the target of a federal money-laundering investigation, is suspected of being a "straw buyer" for the leader of Puerto Rico's most powerful drug trafficking organization, according to a high-ranking law enforcement source. Published June 12, 2011
Tiger Woods will be fine, swing coach predicts
Sean Foley, the swing coach for Tiger Woods, believes his client will return to form after pulling out of the U.S. Open because of a lingering injury to his left knee. Published June 8, 2011
Virginia’s Hultzen quietly confident
The pitcher looked as if he wanted to disappear. Published June 5, 2011
Morse’s walk-off home run ‘sinks’ Padres as Lannan finds consistency
John Lannan didn't get a shaving cream pie thrust in his face and a shower of cold Gatorade. Instead, his left arm was wrapped in the usual ice packs and elastic bandages as he reclined in the clubhouse at Nationals Park. Published May 27, 2011
DeChellis surprisingly leaves Penn State for Navy
Ed DeChellis resigned as Penn State basketball coach Monday to take the same position at the Naval Academy, the school announced. Published May 23, 2011
Nationals’ Danny Espinosa looks to shake hitting doldrums
Slumps are something Danny Espinosa has come to expect from baseball. But nothing prepared the Washington Nationals' rookie second baseman for a fade this bad and this long. Published May 17, 2011