Jesse Dougherty is a reporter at the Washington Post, specializing in college sports with a focus on business and NIL. His extensive experience includes coverage of the Washington Nationals and high school sports, as well as previous roles covering the NHL and NBA. Jesse's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Boston Globe and The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Washington’s new leader won’t let the team’s rebuilding woes — or early wins — speed up his plan.
The North America-hosted tournament starts Thursday after a lead-up that has included athletes and officials being questioned and, in some cases, turned away.
The potential No. 1 draft pick is poised to become an NBA star. But his dad is still the boss.
A crushing loss to the Phillies was a reminder that feeling invested is the whole point.
The Nats' first baseman, who is the last link to the team's golden era, kept his teammates afloat over the weekend.
By: Jesse Dougherty
DES MOINES, IOWA (June 29, 2026) — Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is now officially accepting applications for Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP’D) Iowa, a new statewide training grant that will help develop a more skilled and competitive workforce in Iowa’s advanced manufacturing industry.Applications can be filed starting today on iowagrants.gov. All Iowa employers operating in the advanced manufacturing sector are encouraged to review the qualifying criteria and consider applying.
Sports has always been a battleground for political discourse. Lately it's been driving policy, too.
The draft process has offered the best illustration yet of how Washington's new front office operates.
The Wizards' No. 1 pick dominated in his summer league debut, showing he's well aware of expectations.
The Nationals' slugger, a second-time All-Star at 23, is on a tear this season. An offseason message from his mother played a role.
