Matthew Paras

Serena Williams vows to fight for equality until death

Tennis star Serena Williams responded to criticism about her off the court interests Saturday -- vowing to fight for equality until the "day I'm in my grave."

July 14, 2019

Derrius Guice dismisses hamstring injury: ‘I don’t listen to the noise’

When a report emerged Friday that Redskins running back Derrius Guice suffered a hamstring injury that could keep him out at the start of training camp, fans became alarmed. But the 22-year-old attempted to shut down the rumor with a message of his own.

July 14, 2019

Russell Westbrook traded to Rockets

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded star point guard Russell Westbrook on Thursday to the Houston Rockets in exchange for point guard Chris Paul and multiple first-round draft picks, ESPN reported.

July 11, 2019

Nationals face questions, concerns out of All-Star break

The Nationals (47-42) may have saved their season, but there are several questions -- and concerns -- as the second half begins Friday night in Philadelphia against the Phillies (47-43):

July 11, 2019

Kelly Oubre gets paid, re-signs with Suns

The Washington Wizards traded Kelly Oubre Jr. to the Phoenix Suns last season in part because they were unlikely willing to pay what the 23-year-old forward would command in free agency. On Wednesday, Oubre finally got paid.

July 11, 2019

Josh Norman participates in Running of the Bulls

The Washington Redskins report to training camp in two weeks, but until then, cornerback Josh Norman appears to be taking full advantage of his time off. He was in Spain this week participating in the country's annual Running of the Bulls.

July 11, 2019

Albert Haynesworth suffering from kidney failure

Former Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth shared on social media Wednesday that he recently suffered kidney failure and is now looking for a donor.

July 11, 2019

D.C. Council votes to approve Intralot gaming contract

International gaming company Intralot's connections to Jack Evans raised plenty of concerns -- but in the end, they weren't enough to stop the embattled D.C. council member's colleagues from awarding the firm a highly sought-after contract to manage online sports betting in the District.

July 10, 2019

Kawhi Leonard continues to surprise, can become free agent again in 2021

It was not a surprise when Kawhi Leonard signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency. The reigning Finals MVP is from Southern California and his rumored interested in returning to that area was well reported for over a year.

July 10, 2019

Stephen A. Smith: NBA ‘smoking crack’ over eliminating term ‘owner’

On his radio show Monday, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith ripped into the NBA with a rant that now has more than 1 million views on Twitter.

July 10, 2019

‘We don’t quit:’ How the Nationals have saved their season

When the Nationals look back on their season -- when they try to identify when it all began to turn -- the natural tendency will be to pinpoint May 24, the day Washington rallied to take a 12-10 slugfest with the Miami Marlins.

July 9, 2019

Justin Verlander accuses MLB of juicing balls: ‘Turning this game into a joke’

Houston Astros star Justin Verlander unloaded on MLB over the surge of home runs -- accusing the league of "juicing" the ball.

July 9, 2019

Stephen A. Smith rips Ted Leonsis over Wizards: ‘What the hell are you doing?’

Stephen A. Smith blasted Wizards owner Ted Leonsis on Monday for failing to name a new president of basketball operations months after firing Ernie Grunfeld.

July 9, 2019

Elena Delle Donne listed as day-to-day with broken nose

Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne suffered a broken nose Sunday against the Los Angeles Sparks.

July 8, 2019

Jabari Parker leaves Wizards to join Hawks

Jabari Parker agreed Monday to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks -- ending his short tenure with the Washington Wizards.

July 8, 2019

Nationals looking forward to break despite team’s surge

With how well the Washington Nationals have played over the last six weeks, one might wonder if the ballclub would prefer to keep playing instead of taking time off for the All-Star break. The Nationals have won 28 of their last 39 games and have gained considerable ground in the standings.

July 8, 2019

Tedy Bruschi doing ‘much better’ after stroke

ESPN analyst Ted Bruschi said Monday he is doing "much better" after suffering a stroke on the Fourth of July last week.

July 8, 2019

Nationals confront adversity head-on as All-Star break approaches

To gain ground as the Washington Nationals have over the last six weeks -- to go from baseball's most disappointing team to winners of their last 28 of 39 -- the club had to address adversity.

July 7, 2019

Nationals rally to beat Royals

The Nationals scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth to storm back to a 5-2 win Sunday over the Kansas City Royals. The Nationals now enter the All-Star break having won 28 of their last 39 games.

July 7, 2019

Max Scherzer withdraws from All-Star Game, dealing with back tightness

Max Scherzer will not pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game as the Nationals ace is dealing with back tightness. Scherzer said he still plans to attend the event, but MLB announced Cincinnati Reds starter Sonny Gray would be his replacement.

July 7, 2019