Matthew Paras

NFL receives Harris-Snyder purchase agreement for Commanders

The NFL has received the paperwork for the agreement for Josh Harris to purchase the Washington Commanders from owner Dan Snyder, according to reports.

April 17, 2023

Boxing, an ego in check and his son’s request: D.J. Swearinger’s winding path to the XFL

To understand D.J. Swearinger's improbable path to the XFL, consider this: Before the former Washington Redskins safety signed with the D.C. Defenders earlier this month, the 31-year-old was in the midst of a career change.

April 17, 2023

Capitals to be more ‘open-minded’ in assessing trades involving core, finding new coach

The Capitals enter a pivotal offseason having to find a new coach -- and players that can reposition Washington as contenders in the final years of Ovechkin's career. Otherwise, Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's scoring record could perhaps look a lot like LeBron James' chase of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the NBA.

April 17, 2023

Eagles, Jalen Hurts agree to massive five-year, $255 million deal

Jalen Hurts got paid.

April 17, 2023

Chase Young shows up for beginning of Commanders offseason program

As the team mulls whether to pick up his fifth-year option, Chase Young was in attendance Monday for the start of the Washington Commanders' offseason program, a source with knowledge of the situation said.

April 17, 2023

DC Defenders fans celebrate a win — and Dan Snyder leaving the Commanders

Sean Foy wore his "sell the team" T-shirt not as a demand but to celebrate the news that Dan Snyder has tentatively reached a deal to sell the Commanders. He wasn't alone. At the Defenders' 28-26 win over the Arlington Renegades, a number of fans broke out their Commanders memorabilia.

April 16, 2023

Josh Harris’ Commanders to-do list is long. Here’s how he went about the early days of 76ers, Devils

Once his agreement in principle with Dan Snyder becomes finalized, Josh Harris will have a long to-do list whenever he takes over the Washington Commanders. Here's how he handled the first few years for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils.

April 16, 2023

Who is Josh Harris? Five things to know about man who has agreement to buy Commanders

Billionaire Josh Harris has reached an agreement in principle to buy the Washington Commanders for $6.05 billion, sources familiar with the situation said. So who is he? Let's take a look

April 13, 2023

Dan Snyder agrees to sell Commanders to Josh Harris

Owner Dan Snyder has reportedly reached an agreement to sell the Commanders to billionaire Josh Harris for $6 billion. Sportico reported Thursday that an agreement is in place and that there's hope that a contract will be hammered out in the coming days. The NFL Network reported that the two groups are nearing a deal.

April 13, 2023

Kyle Kuzma, Spencer Dinwiddie trade insults in Wizards-related beef

Kyle Kuzma and Spencer Dinwiddie weren't even teammates for a full season with the Washington Wizards. But the brief experience must have created quite the impression -- given the beef involved.

April 12, 2023

Report: Jeff Bezos not planning to bid on Commanders

Jeff Bezos has lurked throughout the Washington Commanders' sale process as someone who can swoop in at the last minute and outbid the rest of the field. But a new report casts doubt that the Amazon founder will do that.

April 12, 2023

Jay-Z, Matthew McConaughey no longer attached to Jeff Bezos’ pursuit of Commanders: report

As Jeff Bezos mulls whether to submit a formal offer for the Washington Commanders, the Amazon founder reportedly won't be bringing along some of the celebrities who were mentioned as interested in joining his bid.

April 12, 2023

The player picked right after Chase Young was traded. Why that matters for Washington.

The Lions' trade of Jeff Okudah doesn't directly affect the Commanders. But their choice to already move on from a once top-rated prospect in Young's own class further highlights the tough decisions a franchise must make when a player of Okudah's status doesn't live up to the billing.

April 11, 2023

Wizards have ‘huge sense of urgency,’ but plan to run core back

Over the course of Tommy Sheppard's press conference, the number '35' was frequently referenced Monday. That didn't just refer to the Wizards' record of 35-47, but also the number of games that stars Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis played together this past season.

April 10, 2023

Lawsuit: Haskins drugged, robbed in blackmail plot before death

The wife of Dwayne Haskins and his family have filed a lawsuit accusing four individuals of drugging, blackmailing and robbing the former NFL quarterback before his death last year.

April 10, 2023

Dan Snyder holding out for another bidder for Commanders

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is holding out for another offer and waiting to see if one more bidder can drive up the price as he mulls a sale of the franchise, according to a report.

April 10, 2023

Commanders reach settlement with D.C. attorney general’s office over deposit suit

The Washington Commanders reached a settlement with the D.C. attorney general's office and agreed to pay $650,000 related to the team's failure to return refundable security deposits to season ticket holders.

April 10, 2023

Wizards close out disappointing season with one more loss

In Game 82, the list of Washington players who didn't play was longer than those who did.

April 9, 2023

Capitol sadness: D.C. no longer ‘District of Champions,’ far from it

With the Wizards and the Capitals sitting out this upcoming postseason, the 2022-23 campaign marks the first time that all four major sports teams in the District will have failed to make the playoffs in the same season.

April 5, 2023

Commanders to host pre-draft visit with Hendon Hooker: Could the QB be an option at 16?

The Washington Commanders plan to host the former Tennessee quarterback for a pre-draft visit, a source with knowledge of the situation said. NFL teams are only allowed to host up to 30 prospects per draft cycle, meaning Hooker will fill one of those spots.

April 4, 2023