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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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Washington Nationals Juan Soto, left, celebrates with the Nationals' Victor Robles (16) at the dugout steps after hitting a second-inning, solo home run in a baseball game, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) ** FILE **

Derek Jeter sees Spanish lessons in more-inclusive MLB

The national pastime has been a truly international game in recent years, with a wave of Latin Americans coming to the U.S. to play baseball -- many scrambling to pick up English along the way. Now their American-born teammates and coaches are returning the favor by learning Spanish.

May 30, 2019
Washington Redskins offensive guard Shawn Lauvao (77) and center Chase Roullier (73) stand in the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

Chase Roullier recovering from shoulder surgery

Chase Roullier hasn't practiced with his teammates during OTAs, and there's a reason why. The Redskins center is recovering from shoulder surgery, which he underwent after the 2018 season.

May 30, 2019
Washington Redskins wide receiver Michael Floyd (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. At left is wide receiver Josh Doctson (18). (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Josh Doctson at ease heading into contract year

Josh Doctson needed an outlet away from football. The first two years of his career had not gone as planned, and the Redskins wide receiver admitted Wednesday he felt the pressure of living up to the high expectations that come with being a first-round draft pick.

May 29, 2019
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, May 27, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals’ bullpen gets in the way of another Max Scherzer start

Washington wasted another solid Scherzer effort Monday with a 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins. The Nationals are now just 2-10 in Scherzer's starts, the latest defeat coming after a series of defensive errors cost Washington's chance of recording its first sweep of the season.

May 27, 2019
Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Wizards, is shown in this undated file photo. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Ted Leonsis, D.C. race to cash in on sports gambling

At a recent panel discussion entitled "The Future of Everything," Ted Leonsis talked about how gambling is going to fundamentally change the way fans watch sports, whether they're in the arena or watching from elsewhere.

May 26, 2019
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts at the end of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 119-117 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) ** FILE **

Warriors open as big favorites over the Raptors

The Toronto Raptors shocked the Milwaukee Bucks, storming back to win four straight games after falling behind 2-0 in the series. By beating Milwaukee, Toronto also advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

May 26, 2019