Alex Smith activated by Washington, cleared for practice

Ashburn, Va. • Quarterback Alex Smith was activated off the physically unable to perform list by Washington’s NFL team Sunday, the latest step in a remarkable recovery after his right leg was broken in two places during a game nearly two years ago.The move means the former University of Utah quarterback Smith now is allowed to participate in Washington’s padded practices when the team can move to that phase of training camp Tuesday.It could make for an interesting dynamic at QB,