Sports Break: Matt Williams: two nights in September, two leads, two collapses -- and what impact they might have on 2016

 

National sports stories & blog updates Matt Williams: two nights in September, two leads, two collapses — and what impact they might have on 2016 By Barry Svrluga The Nationals manager twice allowed his bullpen to cough up leads, each time leaving closer Jonathan Papelbon on the bench, as Washington's playoff hopes dwindled with two losses to the Cardinals.  Read full article » Patriots remain in the dark, and in denial, about Tom Brady’s status for Week 1 By Adam Kilgore The Patriots are the only NFL team yet to name a starting quarterback for Week 1, and they insist they really aren't concerned.   Read full article » EARLY LEAD Report: E-mails show Sony altered ‘Concussion’ movie’s ‘unflattering moments’ for NFL By Des Bieler Executives at Sony Pictures were worried about 'kicking the hornet's nest.'  Read full article » LeSean McCoy may miss Week 1 due to hamstring injury By Marissa Payne A source told ESPN he highly doubts McCoy will be at 100 percent by the Sept. 13 opener against the Colts.   Read full article » Vince Wilfork wore overalls and not much else to a Texans’ practice By Marissa Payne Hope you like tricep meat!  Read full article » Manchester City leads the way as Premier League spends record $1.3 billion on summer transfers By Marissa Payne A total of six clubs broke their records for most spent in a summer transfer window.   Read full article » Young Bears fan hates the Packers so much that he named his tumor ‘Aaron Rodgers’ By Matt Bonesteel Chicago may struggle against Green Bay, but Miguel Reyes is having none of it.  Read full article » Browns get good news from Dr. James Andrews on Johnny Manziel’s injured elbow By Matt Bonesteel He has tendinitis but doesn't need surgery.  Read full article » Apple, Yahoo tried to land Bill Simmons after ESPN ouster By Matt Bonesteel They were two of many, one must assume.  Read full article » Roger Federer thinks ESPN’s in-match TV interviews are a bad idea, and he’s right By Matt Bonesteel Do we really need to find out what players are thinking during a match?  Read full article » Tom Brady jokes about his ‘enjoyable offseason’ By Matt Bonesteel Good one, Tom.  Read full article » Bills GM reportedly ‘went rogue’ in cutting popular veteran Fred Jackson By Des Bieler The running back claimed that Whaley was the only member of Buffalo's organization that he had not 'gotten honesty from.'  Read full article »   The Post recommends: Lean & Fit Stay on top of the hottest fitness and healthy eating trends with this weekly newsletter. Sign me up   FANCY STATS Three teams with the best chance at keeping Ohio St from a perfect season By Josh Planos Ohio State recently became the first unanimous No. 1 team in the history of the Associated Press' preseason poll  Read full article » Fantasy Football 2015: Five players whose value spikes big-time in PPR leagues By Neil Greenberg More receptions equals more points, particularly for these players.  Read full article » The critics are right, Matt Williams is mismanaging the Nats’ bullpen By Neil Greenberg The Nats manager is committing these three egregious errors.  Read full article » 2015 NFC East preview: Eagles and Cowboys too close to call By Neil Greenberg Redskins are projected to finish last in the NFC East  Read full article » Drew Storen’s slider a bright spot in Nats’ bullpen By Nick Pollack The Nationals reliever has seen an uptick in his numbers thanks to one pitch.  Read full article »               You received this e-mail because you signed up for the Sports Break newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this e-mail has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive e-mail from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2015 The Washington Post  |  1150 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20071