Matthew Paras

Wizards trade for shooter Davis Bertans

The Washington Wizards added another shooter to their roster Saturday, trading for San Antonio Spurs forward Davis Bertans as part of a three-way deal that also includes the Brooklyn Nets.

July 6, 2019

Max Scherzer headed to paternity list, Adrian Sanchez called up

The Washington Nationals placed ace Max Scherzer on the league's paternity list Wednesday, but the pitcher is still expected to make his next start on Saturday.

July 3, 2019

Ezekiel Elliott won’t be suspended by NFL for security guard incident

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott said Tuesday he needs to "work harder" after he met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for an incident with a security guard at a Las Vegas music festival.

July 3, 2019

Colin Kaepernick behind flag cancellation? Nike mum

Nike again defended its decision to scrap a shoe that featured the original version of the American flag, but did not address Colin Kaepernick's involvement in the matter.

July 3, 2019

Jeff Green leaves Wizards for Jazz in latest free agent departure

The Washington Wizards have lost another player in free agency, as veteran Jeff Green agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal to join the Utah Jazz.

July 2, 2019

Elena Delle Donne leads WNBA in fan All-Star voting

Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne leads the WNBA in All-Star fan voting, the league announced Tuesday.

July 2, 2019

Sue Bird sounds off on President Trump for targeting girlfriend Megan Rapinoe

In a Players' Tribune article published Tuesday titled "So the President F***ing Hates My Girlfriend," WNBA star Sue Bird wrote President Trump acted like a "full adolescent boy" when he sounded off on her girlfriend, USWNT star Megan Rapinoe, last week.

July 2, 2019

Megan Rapinoe not starting for USWNT against England

U.S. women's national soccer team star Megan Rapinoe will not start Tuesday's World Cup seminal match against England.

July 2, 2019

Washington Wizards apply for disabled player exception for John Wall: report

The Washington Wizards have applied for a Disabled Player Exception (DPE) over John Wall's Achilles injury that -- if granted -- would give them an additional $9.258 million to spend or use in a trade.

July 2, 2019

Adrian Peterson ordered to pay $2.4 million after defaulting on loan

Redskins running back Adrian Peterson has been ordered to pay $2.4 million after he defaulted on a loan from a Maryland County lending service, the Baltimore Journal Business reported.

July 2, 2019

Wizards to sign Isaiah Thomas

The Washington Wizards agreed to terms Monday with point guard Isaiah Thomas on a one-year deal -- giving the 30-year-old another chance to regain his form.

July 1, 2019

Max Scherzer named National League player of the week

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer was named the National League player of the week Monday, following two outings in which he struck out a combined 24 batters.

July 1, 2019

Wizards’ direction coming into focus after Tomas Satoransky departs

The Washington Wizards took further steps to commit to a rebuild Monday, opting to work out a sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls for point guard Tomas Satoransky and sign veteran Ish Smith as a stop gap.

July 1, 2019

Ezekiel Elliott to meet with Roger Goodell over security guard incident

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday regarding a May incident in which he had a confrontation with a security guard at a Las Vegas music festival, ESPN reported.

July 1, 2019

Bryce Harper, Manny Machado fail to make All-Star roster

Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, the two players who received the largest contracts in baseball last offseason, were not named to this year's All-Star Game.

July 1, 2019

Tomas Satoransky to join Bulls in sign-and-trade with Wizards

The Chicago Bulls are negotiating a sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Wizards in order to sign point guard Tomas Satoransky.

July 1, 2019

Wizards re-sign Thomas Bryant

The Washington Wizards quickly addressed their top priority when free agency opened Sunday, re-signing center Thomas Bryant to a three-year, $25 million deal.

June 30, 2019

Wizards lose Trevor Ariza to Kings in free agency

Forward Trevor Ariza agreed to a two-year, $25 million deal with the Sacramento Kings when free agency opened Sunday, according to multiple reports. The 34-year-old appeared in 43 games for the Wizards last season, averaging 14.1 points per game.

June 30, 2019

Nets complete turnaround by landing Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving

For months, fans and league insiders widely assumed Kevin Durant would join the New York Knicks in free agency. But in a twist, it was another team from the Big Apple that landed the two-time Finals MVP.

June 30, 2019