Matthew Paras

Ron Rivera details how military upbringing shaped his life

With Memorial Day coming up, Ron Rivera shared memories of his upbringing with a group of military families Wednesday in an online question-and-session over Zoom.

May 20, 2020

Antonio Gandy-Golden of Redskins tests positive for coronavirus, recovers

Wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden tested positive for the virus, making him the first current Redskins player known to have contracted COVID-19. Former Redskins great Dexter Manley has also been diagnosed with the disease, but is recovering.

May 20, 2020

Ben Roethlisberger’s haircut draws criticism from Pennsylvania governor

Ben Roethlisberger got a haircut recently. And Pennsylvania's governor is not happy.

May 20, 2020

NFL formally adopts Rooney Rule changes

The NFL approved a series of changes Tuesday to the Rooney Rule, an effort aimed at improving the league's diversity within the coaching and executive ranks.

May 19, 2020

Washington D.C. among top five successful cities in sports: study

Over the last five years, the District has the fifth-most wins among cities that feature at least one team from the four major leagues (NBA, NHL, MLB and NFL - sorry, Mystics), according to a new survey.

May 19, 2020

Cody Latimer’s arrest stemmed from argument during poker game: Police

Washington Redskins wide receiver Cody Latimer appeared in court Monday in Douglas County, Colorado after he was arrested over the weekend for allegedly firing off a gun following an argument at a poker game.

May 18, 2020

Saahdiq Charles one of Redskins biggest mysteries

Is Saahdiq Charles better suited at tackle or guard? Ron Rivera has left open the possibility of Charles playing both positions, but the Redskins have a massive hole on the blindside after trading Trent Williams.

May 18, 2020

The second comeback: Imagining what a Michael Jordan Wizards documentary would look like

If you watched the final episode of ESPN's "The Last Dance" on Sunday, you'd have no idea that Michael Jordan ever played for the Washington Wizards. The 10-hour documentary, which covered Jordan's last season with the Bulls in 1997-98, made no mention of Jordan's two years in the District.

May 18, 2020

Mike Trout says Max Scherzer is best pitcher he’s faced: ‘I was happy he left’ for National League

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has big praise for Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer.

May 18, 2020

Ted Leonsis floats ‘bubble’ for NBA, NHL seasons to resume

Monumental Sports and Entertainment owner Ted Leonsis said Sunday that he believes when the NBA, NHL and WNBA seasons resume amid the coronavirus pandemic, it will happen in host cities rather than in every team's home arena.

May 18, 2020

Jerry Krause reveals why he split up Michael Jordan and the Bulls

But in a previously unpublished and unfinished memoir, former Bulls general manager Jerry Krause revealed why Chicago went in a different direction. The excerpt was posted to NBC Sports Chicago after Krause's family gave permission to writer K.C. Johnson as Krause died in 2017.

May 18, 2020

Bryce Harper proposes ideas for MLB relaunch

In quarantine, Bryce Harper has been thinking of how baseball can resume amid the coronavirus pandemic. And on Saturday, he shared them with the world.

May 17, 2020

Cody Latimer, Redskins receiver, arrested for assault in second degree

Washington Redskins receiver Cody Latimer was arrested Saturday in Colorado and charged with assault in the second degree and four other charges, according to the Douglas County Police Department.

May 16, 2020

Quinton Dunbar accused of armed robbery, has warrant out for arrest

Former Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar has a warrant out for his arrest and is wanted on four counts of armed robbery, according to police in Miramar, Florida.

May 14, 2020

Kevin Durant explores Prince George’s County basketball hotbed in new documentary

As a kid growing up in Prince George's County, Maryland, Kevin Durant would roll out of bed, go across the street from his apartment complex and play hours upon hours of pickup basketball at his local blacktop practically every day during the summer. Jeff Green has a similar memory. As does Steve Francis. And Adrian Dantley.

May 14, 2020

Kevin Durant’s basketball documentary provides look at Prince George’s County hotbed

"Basketball County: In the Water," a new documentary from Showtime which airs Friday at 9 p.m., focuses on Prince George's County as a basketball hotbed that produces NBA and WNBA stars. Kevin Durant plays a heavy role in the doc, ranging from interview subject to executive producer.

May 14, 2020

MLB, NBA to return? Youth sports could be first

American sports leagues struggling with how to restart after coronavirus crisis might find some pointers in neighborhood parks.

May 13, 2020

Thaddeus Moss ‘tired’ of Randy Moss comparisons

"I wouldn't want my last name to do anything for me," Thaddeus Moss told reporters.

May 13, 2020

Mark Cuban says Mavericks won’t return until they can get White House-level testing for coronavirus

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he won't reopen his team's practice facility until they can test for the coronavirus at the same frequency as the White House.

May 13, 2020

Nationals announce ticket policy for games affected by coronavirus

The Washington Nationals announced a new ticket policy Tuesday for games affected by the coronavirus, introducing options for refunds and a credit program that would apply to future events.

May 12, 2020