Redskins coach Mike Shanahan skipped a post-practice press conference today after wide receiver Pierre Garçon and another player ran him over while practicing a deep route.

Joe Paterno, the winningest coach in college football history, has died at 85, his family announced this morning. The Washington Post has released audio excerpts of its interview with Paterno in the Penn State legend’s only public comments since his dismissal in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

Just why did the Post’s Sally Jenkins get the first, much sought-after interview with former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno? A few reasons. D.C.’s got a lot of Penn State alumni, and Jenkins kept the kid gloves on.

Just as former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno reached down to our region for a lawyer and media consultant after the child sex abuse scandal exploded into the news in November, the university that formerly employed him has also handpicked a local legal heavyweight to steer it through the tough times.

Good morning, Washington. Expect beautiful autumn weather today, with plenty of sunshine and cool temperatures. With winter’s chill lurking just over the horizon, we’re compelled to enjoy these fleeting mild days.

When it comes to media management and legal representation in the wake of a scandal, the Washington metropolitan region is the right place to look.