Matthew Paras

Wizards balancing rebuild, need for wins at halfway point

Throughout the first half of the NBA season, the Washington Wizards have often been painted as a "feel-good" story of the league. But is it good as it seems? Bradley Beal's recent comments raise questions.

January 19, 2020

John Wall returns to ‘controlled’ practice with Wizards

Wizards star point guard John Wall practiced Sunday in a "really controlled" 4-on-4 setting with his teammates for the first time since he suffered a torn Achilles last year, coach Scott Brooks said.

January 19, 2020

Reuben Foster only recently regained feeling in foot: report

It has been eight months since Reuben Foster went down with a serious non-contact knee injury during OTAs. And according to a new report, the Redskins linebacker has only recently regained the feeling in his toes.

January 19, 2020

Jay Gruden to interview with Jaguars for offensive coordinator vacancy: report

Former Redskins coach Jay Gruden will interview with the Jacksonville Jaguars for their offensive coordinator vacancy, according to a report.

January 19, 2020

Jack Del Rio on Redskins defense: ‘Potential really doesn’t matter’

To Jack Del Rio, there's an easy way to see what went wrong for Redskins' defense in 2019. All one has to do is watch the film.

January 16, 2020

Odell Beckham Jr. issued arrest warrant for slapping police officer’s butt

The New Orleans Police Department issued an arrest warrant Thursday for wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., accusing the Cleveland Browns star of simple battery after a video showed him apparently slapping a male officer's behind at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome earlier this week.

January 16, 2020

Demi Lovato to sing national anthem at Super Bowl

Pop artist Demi Lovato will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LIV next month in Miami.

January 16, 2020

Scott Turner: ‘Dream come true’ to be with Redskins, praises Dwayne Haskins

Scott Turner was a senior in high school when his father Norv was fired from the Washington Redskins in 2000. Back then, owner Dan Snyder was reportedly so angry the Redskins were falling short of their Super Bowl expectations, he skipped a post-game meeting with Norv Turner and waited until the morning to dismiss him.

January 15, 2020

Redskins announce full coaching staff under Ron Rivera

The Washington Redskins announced the hiring of 16 coaches under Ron Rivera. All but five worked with Rivera previously in Carolina.

January 15, 2020

Ron Rivera reacts to Luke Kuechly’s sudden retirement

Redskins coach Ron Rivera said Luke Kuechly was "one of the best players" he has ever coached and suggested the former Carolina Panthers linebacker should be inducted into the Hall of Fame one day.

January 15, 2020

Larry Fitzgerald returns to Cardinals for 17th season

Larry Fitzgerald will return to the Arizona Cardinals for his 17th season after signing a one-year contact extension, the team announced Wednesday.

January 15, 2020

Montae Nicholson friend OD’d on fentanyl: autopsy

The 21-year-old woman who Redskins safety Montae Nicholson and a friend brought to a Loudoun County hospital died from accidentally overdosing on fentanyl, an autopsy revealed.

January 14, 2020

Redskins promote Tim Gribble to director of college scouting

The Washington Redskins promoted Tim Gribble to director of college scouting Tuesday, a day after the Redskins elevated Kyle Smith to vice president of player personnel.

January 14, 2020

Chad Johnson to try out for XFL as kicker

Chad Johnson is attempting a comeback to professional football. But this time, it's at a different position

January 14, 2020

WNBA announces new labor deal that raises average salaries to six figures

The WNBA and its players association reached a deal on a new eight-year collective bargaining agreement that will include a 53% increase in cash compensation -- increasing the salaries of the league's highest-paid players.

January 14, 2020

A.J. Hinch, Astros symptoms of bigger problem

The Astros join a growing roster of championship teams, high-profile coaches and big-name college programs embroiled in scandal recently as the pressure to win ramps up while technology makes cutting ethical corners easier.

January 13, 2020

Wizards looking for Thomas Bryant to find groove after return from injury

Despite Thomas Bryant's frustration, the Wizards held the big man to a strict 15-minute limit restriction in his first game in over a month. Before Washington's 127-116 defeat, Bryant had missed the previous 20 games with a foot injury. Now that he's back, the Wizards plan to ease him back in until they feel like a minutes restriction is no longer necessary.

January 13, 2020

Redskins promote Kyle Smith to vice president of player personnel

The Washington Redskins don't have a general manager, but their front office is starting to come together. Washington promoted executive Kyle Smith from director of college scouting to vice president of player personnel on Monday, the latest rise for the 35-year-old and another shuffle of team executives since Ron Rivera came aboard as head coach.

January 13, 2020

Kyle Shanahan, Matt LaFleur among former Redskins thriving in playoffs

For the second year in a row, the NFC will be represented in the Super Bowl by a coach who used to be an assistant for the Washington Redskins.

January 13, 2020

Ravens left puzzled after season suddenly comes to end against Titans

As the clock ticked down to zero, Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey still couldn't fully believe what was happening. The lights were just as bright. The stands were more than half empty. And the scoreboard read Titans 28, Ravens 12.

January 12, 2020