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

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Washington Wizards basketball team introduce Rui Hachimura, the team's first-round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft during a press conference at Capital One Arena in Washington, Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Rui Hachimura still developing after being a ‘late bloomer’

After becoming the first Japanese-born player to be drafted in the first round, Rui Hachimura has generated a considerable amount of off-the-court buzz since being taken ninth overall. But on the court, the 21-year-old forward is entering the NBA as a project.

June 30, 2019
Detroit Tigers starter Max Scherzer delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Max Scherzer regrets not winning World Series with Tigers

Max Scherzer will take the mound in Detroit on Sunday for the first time since leaving the Tigers in 2015. But the Nationals ace admitted Saturday he still wonders how he and his former teammates didn't win a World Series during his five seasons in Detroit.

June 30, 2019
Los Angeles Lakers' Moritz Wagner, left, reacts after a foul is called on Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) **FILE**

Wizards do Lakers massive favor in trade

The Washington Wizards did the Los Angeles Lakers a huge favor Thursday-- agreeing to take on Moe Wagner, Jemerrio Jones and Issac Bonga, according to multiple reports.

June 27, 2019
Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) celebrates after a score against Vanderbilt in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee won 88-83. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Admiral Schofield wants to ‘return the favor’ after Wizards acquired him

Following four years at the University of Tennessee, Schofield said he's eager for an opportunity to prove himself in the NBA. Known for his thick 241-pound frame, Scholfield is a physical player who also has the ability to shoot. Last year, Schofield shot nearly 40% from deep and averaged 16.5 points per game.

June 26, 2019
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Luke Maile, left, watches from behind the plate as New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 24, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) **FILE**

MLB on pace to obliterate home run record

Home runs are flying out of the park left and right this season in Major League Baseball, and the league is on pace to shatter its record books for most homers in a season.

June 25, 2019
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, grabs a rebound against Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) ** FILE **

Bradley Beal wants in for ‘Space Jam 2’

LeBron James tweeted that the production for "Space Jam 2" is underway, but that didn't stop Bradley Beal from making a last-minute pitch to appear in the film.

June 25, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr., right, poses for a selfie with Redskins fan Davon Adams, from Washington, following an NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Redskins rank 11th best fan base in study

Dr. Mike Lewis, who conducts the study annually, developed a model which evaluates data on attendance, revenues, social media following and road attendance. It also accounts for factors like market size and variances in winning and losing.

June 25, 2019
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver holds a news conference before Game 1 of basketball’s NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Adam Silver says NBA done using term ‘owner’

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in an interview that aired Monday his office is done using the word "owner" in a league where 74% of the players are black and the term is increasingly considered racially insensitive.

June 24, 2019
Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine, center, breaks tackles during an NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, June 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Redskins want explosive, balanced offense in 2019

Last year, the Washington Redskins ranked as one of the most run-heavy teams in football -- rushing 42.8% of the time, 11th league-wide. Not only was that the highest run-rate in coach Jay Gruden's tenure with the Redskins, but veteran running back Adrian Peterson also received the most carries of his career since 2015.

June 12, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr., right, poses for a selfie with Redskins fan Davon Adams, from Washington, following an NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Dwayne Haskins showing ‘fire,’ improvement as Redskins wrap up OTAs

With only one voluntary practice left before training camp, Haskins has become more comfortable as he adjusts to the NFL. But Haskins' development remains a work in progress -- which is partially why coach Jay Gruden said last week it would be "foolish" to determine a starting quarterback before training camp.

June 11, 2019