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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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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball as New York Knicks center Taj Gibson (67) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)

Bradley Beal’s 39 points help Wizards top Knicks in comeback

Beal scored 39 points in Washington's 122-115 win Tuesday over the New York Knicks, helping erase a large double-digit deficit in the second half. The Wizards trailed by as many as 18, but Beal led a Wizards surge by attacking the basket, drawing fouls and shooting 40% from deep. He had 20 points in the third alone.

March 10, 2020
Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks talks with guard Jerome Robinson (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, March 6, 2020, in Washington. The Wizards won 118-112. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Jerome Robinson getting his chance with Wizards

When the opportunity to trade for Jerome Robinson arose last month, the Wizards pounced. General manager Tommy Sheppard remembered the guard's electric pre-draft workout with Washington and was always high on Robinson's potential.

March 8, 2020
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to pass the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Dwayne Haskins shows off offseason work

Last week, Redskins coach Ron Rivera noted how much work he had seen quarterback Dwayne Haskins had been putting in this offseason. Rivera told reporters that he has seen the 22-year-old constantly at the team facility.

March 4, 2020
FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2014, file photo, film director Spike Lee reacts to an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks during the first half at Barclays Center in New York. Lee still has his courtside seat, though the Knicks had to tell their superfan to find another way to get there. The Knicks and Lee had a disagreement Monday, March 2, 2020, over which entrance the Oscar-winning writer-director could use, but the team did not eject him from Madison Square Garden during its game against the Houston Rockets. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek, File)

Spike Lee blasts Knicks: ‘I’m done for the season’

The Oscar-winning writer-director, who famously sits court side for Knicks' games at Madison Square Garden, said Tuesday he won't attend another Knicks game for the rest of the season after he accused owner James Dolan of harassing him.

March 3, 2020
DC Defenders quarterback Cardale Jones (12) looks to throw a pass against the Seattle Dragons during the first half of an XFL football game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Will Newton)

XFL viewership continues to fall

Television ratings continued to fall in Week 4 after an impressive debut just weeks earlier. According to Sports Business Journal's Austin Karp, the XFL averaged just 1.38 million viewers over the weekend across four games -- down from 1.61 million the week prior.

March 3, 2020
Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) takes the field for warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Trent Williams’ salary demands might force Redskins’ hand

For all the dialogue between Trent Williams and Washington the Redskins, a massive hurdle remains: Williams wants a new contract. And if he does not receive an extension, then Williams would like to be traded, according to multiple reports.

March 2, 2020
Ohio State defensive lineman Chase Young listens during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

‘He’s going to burn you:’ Chase Young presents major challenge for offenses

Want to understand what it's like to face Chase Young? First, realize the hours spent formulating a gameplan to try and neutralize one man. Think about how to counteract the explosive speed, the deceptive hands and the variety of pass rush moves. Grasp the guilt that immediately sets in when none of it works.

February 27, 2020