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Nationals Minor League Spotlight: Hill, Difo

Two Nationals minor league standouts are Taylor Hill, who leads the Chiefs in strikeouts, and second baseman Wilmer Difo, who leads the Suns in hits.

Wizards Will Open Postseason In Chicago

The Wizards wrapped up the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and will begin a playoff series against the fourth-seeded Bulls April 20 in Chicago.

Hitting Outburst Helps Nats Win Series At Miami

Tyler Moore was among the bench players who contributed key hits to help the Nationals win a series against the Marlins in Miami April 14-16.

GALLAUDET'S CASEY HICKS EARNS NCBWA HONOR

A senior from Henderson, Nev., catcher Casey Hicks is the first Gallaudet player to earn National Hitter of the Week honors.

NATASHA ADAIR COMES HOME TO GEORGETOWN

Basketball has taken Natasha Adair all over the country. Now, it has brought her home as the new head coach of the Georgetown women's basketball team.

NILES PAUL PLEASED WITH FOCUS ON SPECIAL TEAMS

Niles Paul didn't hide his frustrations with the Redskins' special teams unit in 2013, but he said he's excited about the team's offseason additions.

ALZNER: 'INCONSISTENCY WAS THE BIGGEST ISSUE'

Capitals head coach Adam Oates and players Karl Alzner, Troy Brouwer and Alex Ovechkin talked about what kept the Capitals from making the playoffs.

FOLLOWING D.C.'S TOP LACROSSE PLAYERS

PressBox tracks how some of D.C.'s top high school lacrosse players from the past few years are faring at the collegiate level.

Nationals Minor League Spotlight: Taylor Hill, Wilmer Difo
Posted on April 17, 2014
Two Nationals minor league standouts are Taylor Hill, who leads the Chiefs in strikeouts, and second baseman Wilmer Difo, who leads the Suns in hits.
Wizards Earn Fifth Seed, Will Open Postseason In Chicago
Posted on April 17, 2014
The Wizards wrapped up the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and will begin a playoff series against the fourth-seeded Bulls April 20 in Chicago.
Hitting Outburst Helps Nationals Win Series At Miami
Posted on April 17, 2014
Tyler Moore was among the bench players who contributed key hits to help the Nationals win a series against the Marlins in Miami April 14-16.
A Confident Natasha Adair Comes Home To Georgetown
Posted on April 16, 2014
Basketball has taken Natasha Adair all over the country. Now, it has brought her home as the new head coach of the Georgetown women's basketball team.
Q&A: Bishop Ireton Forward Daniel Noe
Posted on April 16, 2014
Bishop Ireton's Daniel Noe spoke with PressBox about his mother's influence on his passion for basketball and his decision to commit to Navy.
UDC Lacrosse Teams Making Progress In Inaugural Seasons
Posted on April 16, 2014
The new men's and women's lacrosse teams at the University of the District of Columbia have both made progress during their inaugural seasons.
Davy Arnaud's Scrappy Play An Asset For D.C. United
Posted on April 16, 2014
D.C. United's Davy Arnaud is the type of player who will make a hard-nosed tackle on the defensive end, get back up and then lead a counterattack.
Gallaudet Catcher Casey Hicks Earns NCBWA Honor
Posted on April 16, 2014
A senior from Henderson, Nev., catcher Casey Hicks is the first Gallaudet player to earn National Hitter of the Week honors.
Niles Paul Pleased With Redskins' Focus On Special Teams
Posted on April 16, 2014
Niles Paul didn't hide his frustrations with the Redskins' special teams unit in 2013, but he said he's excited about the team's offseason additions.
2014 Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions
Posted on April 15, 2014
Stephen London shares his picks for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Can the Bruins become the ninth team to win both the Presidents' Trophy and Stanley Cup?
Karl Alzner: 'Inconsistency Was The Biggest Issue' For Capitals
Posted on April 15, 2014
Capitals head coach Adam Oates and players Karl Alzner, Troy Brouwer and Alex Ovechkin talked about what kept the Capitals from making the playoffs.