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Matthew Paras

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Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Brad Johnson and the 1999 Redskins had five turnover-free games.

Brad Johnson, Stephen Davis and the ‘99 Redskins

Overlooked is our recurring series on teams and athletes who, in hindsight, deserve a second look -- and, perhaps, a reappraisal by fans who over the last decade have seen it all: chumps, champs and everything in between. Which brings us to Brad Johnson and the 1999 Redskins ...

May 28, 2020
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Vernon Butler (92) rushes Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) as offensive tackle Morgan Moses (76) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Dwayne Haskins passing tests from Scott Turner, Redskins

The Washington Redskins begin every quarterback meeting with a test. New offensive coordinator Scott Turner said quizzes are given to see If their passers are retaining information. It's an easy way to gauge if they get his offense, he said.

May 27, 2020
The road to the entrance of Walt Disney World has few cars Monday, March 16, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)  **FILE**

Hub cities emerging as popular option for NBA, NHL to resume during pandemic

The NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and WNBA have all discussed hosting games in one central location for their respective leagues rather than have teams travel around the country to play in empty stadiums without fans. This concept is called a hub city, occasionally referred to as a "bubble" or host city.

May 26, 2020
Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen sits on the bench in the last two minutes of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Redskins adapting to learning new playbook over Zoom

From noon to 2 p.m., Jonathan Allen sits in meetings that would normally be held inside the Redskins' practice facility. But instead, the Redskins defensive lineman is now like everybody else who has worked from home for the past few months: He logs into Zoom.

May 25, 2020
In this April 3, 2018, file photo, Tiger Woods, left, and Phil Mickelson share a laugh on the 11th tee box while playing a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. The next match involving Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson involves a $10 million donation for COVID-19 relief efforts, along with plenty of bragging rights in a star-powered foursome May 24 at Medalist Golf Club. Turner Sports announced more details Thursday, May 7, 2020, for “The Match: Champions for Charity,” a televised match between Woods and Peyton Manning against Mickelson and Tom Brady. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)  **FILE**

The Match golf tournament: How to watch, start time, pairings

"The Match: Champions for Charity" begins Sunday and features an exciting matchup for a good cause. Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning will square off against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady in an 18-hole event at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida.

May 24, 2020
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson smiles as he speaks with the media after a news conference with new head coach Ron Rivera at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Adrian Peterson once again faces crowded running back room

The 14-year veteran knows teams are always looking for an upgrade, and in each of the last two offseasons, the Redskins have added enough talent at running back to raise questions about whether the future Hall of Famer's role in the offense will diminish.

May 21, 2020