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Trout, Harper win Rookie of the Year awards

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

Angels outfielder Mike Trout and Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper were awarded Rookie of the Year awards Monday.

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Nick Foles will start against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, after Michael Vick was diagnosed with what coach Andy Reid called a "pretty significant concussion."

ESPN.com

So the Washington Redskins are back this week, and the issue of what their remaining seven games mean is a present reality. Whether coach Mike Shanahan was or wasn't "giving up on the season" when he said what he said eight days ago about usin…

Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com

The Nats sent out an email this afternoon, announcing the upcoming availability of Nationals license plates for fans in D.C. and Maryland.Here are the details that were offered, via the team's email. Sign-up now for a Washington Nationals license plate …

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Pierre Garçon’s first year in Washington has been less successful than hoped as a result of a foot injury that’s kept him off the field for six of the team’s nine games this season. There’s been talk about season-ending surgery and reports out of…

ESPN.com

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has what coach Andy Reid is calling a "pretty significant" concussion. Now, I'm not a doctor, but I have been covering pro sports for 18 years and in my experience, coaches don't overstate injuries.…

Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com

The Eagles share a dismal 3-6 record with the Redskins, which has people speculating about the inevitable coaching carousel. Last week, Fred Smoot put Andy Reid on his list of potential Redskins coaches. Apparently some people in Philly wouldn't mind ma…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

Your portal for behind-the-scenes and exclusive Washington Redskins photos is just a click away. The Redskins began their Instagram initiative during training camp this year, and it has (not surprisingly) become one of the fastest growing pages of its k…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

He’s a standout at fullback and on special teams for the Washington Redskins - not to mention he’s also a very funny dude - and YOU have the chance to hang out with him this week. Redskins fullback Darrel Young will be the team’s latest particip

Lindsay Applebaum, washingtonpost.com

The Redskins have had decades of mediocre quarterbacks. List them all to a Washington football fan and the reactions will vary from remorse (Tim Hasselbeck) to shame (Jeff George) to despondence (Heath Shuler). Read full article >>