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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (1) drives past Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Johnny Davis showing much-needed signs of progress for Wizards

As Wes Unseld Jr. reviewed clips of Johnny Davis' recent G-League performances, the Washington Wizards coach noticed the first-round rookie playing with more confidence. The 21-year-old was attacking the basket and making decisive, smart moves on the court. Unseld could see the improvement.

March 15, 2023
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers says he will make a decision on his future “soon enough” as the four-time MVP quarterback ponders whether to play this season and if his future remains with the Packers. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File) **FILE**

Aaron Rodgers says his intention is to play for the Jets

The future Hall of Fame quarterback said Wednesday that his intention is to play for the New York Jets next season, adding he's waiting for the Green Bay Packers and the Jets to hammer out a trade. Rodgers, 39, announced the news on the "Pat McAfee Show" with former punter Pat McAfee.

March 15, 2023
FILE - Then-Carolina Panthers offensive line coach John Matsko is shown prior to an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. The Washington Commanders have fired offensive line coach John Matsko, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, March 14, 2023, because the team had not announced the move. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Commanders fire John Matsko in offensive line shakeup

The Washington Commanders fired offensive line coach John Matsko on Tuesday, a source with knowledge of the situation said -- parting ways with an assistant who had been part of Ron Rivera's staff throughout his head coaching career.

March 14, 2023
Washington Commanders team president Jason Wright pauses while speaking during an interview before an NFL football practice at FedEx Field, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ron Rivera, Jason Wright respond to NFLPA survey: ‘Serious concern’

Rivera disagreed with a number of the report's findings -- he called the weight room (which received a C+ from the 'PA) and training room (F-) "more than adequate" -- but those personal objections haven't stopped the Commanders from already making changes to their facilities.

March 14, 2023
Washington Commanders Defensive Tackle Daron Payne (94) gets ready to tackle the football sled at Training Camp  at The Park in Ashburn VA on August 5th 2022 (Photo: Alyssa Howell)

Daron Payne’s payday result of how he handled 2022

If it were up to his agent, Daron Payne would have handled last offseason a bit differently. After the Commanders failed to offer him a long-term contract extension in 2022, the defensive tackle said his representative wanted him to sit out offseason workouts.

March 13, 2023