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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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Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn) **FILE**

Ron Rivera fired by Panthers in major shakeup

The Carolina Panthers fired coach Ron Rivera on Tuesday, days after the team's loss to the Redskins. Carolina is in the midst of a four-game losing streak and also ended last year losing six of its last seven.

December 3, 2019
FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series in Houston. An MVP finalist and a World Series champion, Rendon is clearly the crown jewel of this free agent class among position players - - although it is a reasonably strong group at third base this year. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Texas Rangers favorites for Anthony Rendon: report

According to USA Today, MLB general managers think the Texas Rangers are the favorites to land Rendon in free agency this winter. Rendon, 29, is coming off a season in which he finished third in NL MVP voting and won a World Series with the Washington Nationals.

December 3, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins (center) drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Dwayne Haskins’ accuracy issues arise over first few starts

Dwayne Haskins made the correct read, but the throw that followed was far from accurate. The Redskins quarterback had a wide-open Terry McLaurin, streaking across the middle to the end zone, and sailed a pass too far for the wide receiver to grab.

November 26, 2019
Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) runs a route in front of cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Vikings release Josh Doctson

The Minnesota Vikings released wide receiver Josh Doctson on Tuesday, marking the second time in months that the former Redskins' first-rounder has been cut from an NFL team.

November 26, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins takes selfies with fans during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 19-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Dwayne Haskins won’t face fine for taking selfie

The Washington Redskins do not plan to fine rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins for taking a selfie with a fan and missing the final play of Sunday's 19-16 win over the Detroit Lions.

November 25, 2019
Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) reacts after catching a pass from quarterback Dwayne Haskins, not visible, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Beyond Dwayne Haskins, Redskins’ young talent starting to shine

Terry McLaurin plans to watch the film of Washington's 19-16 win over the Detroit Lions closer than any game of his young career so far. Standing by his locker Monday, the Redskins rookie recalled how when lining up against Lions cornerback and Pro Bowler Darrius Slay, he faced more press-man coverage than he had previously this season.

November 25, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins runs off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 19-16. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dwayne Haskins on Lions win: ‘Closing is what I do’

Dwayne Haskins was so excited that he wrapped his arms around offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell and held on tight for the next few seconds. After letting go, the Redskins quarterback made his way over to tackle Morgan Moses, who threw his helmet on the bench as the two bumped chests in celebration.

November 24, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins looks to pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dwayne Haskins leads Redskins to dramatic win over Lions

Haskins led a last-minute drive to set up a Dustin Hopkins field goal and the Redskins earned a 19-16 victory over the Detroit Lions. The Redskins got into range with a 17-yard strike from Haskins to fellow rookie Terry McLaurin in the middle of the field. The Redskins made the 39-yard field goal with 16 seconds left and held on for their second victory of the season.

November 24, 2019