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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 Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins takes the snap during an NFL football rookie camp, Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dwayne Haskins ‘a treat’ at Redskins minicamp

Coach Jay Gruden said he was impressed with rookie Dwayne Haskins, who drew quite the crowd in the session to open to reporters and select fans. Haskins connected often with third-rounder and former college teammate Terry McLaurin and sixth-rounder Kelvin Harmon.

May 12, 2019
Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, center, limps off the court during the second half of Game 5 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) ** FILE **

Kevin Durant out for Game 6 vs. Rockets

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant avoided the injury everyone initially feared when he limped off Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, suffering a calf injury instead of an Achilles tear.

May 9, 2019
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers Friday, May 3, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Michael Malone emotional after school shooting

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone was emotional after a school shooting near his Colorado home left one student dead and several others injured -- calling for changes to be made.

May 8, 2019
Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) and teammates, from left to right, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Morris, Jayson Tatum and Gordon Hayward wait for the ball to be put in play by the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Monday, May 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Celtics facing uncertain summer on brink of elimination

Kyrie Irving didn't even wait for the game to finish. With around 10 seconds left in Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Boston Celtics star stepped off the court and started to make his way back to the locker room.

May 7, 2019
Washington Redskins' Colt McCoy warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ** FILE **

Colt McCoy expected to be out until training camp

Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Monday that Colt McCoy is not expected to be healthy at least until training camp after the veteran quarterback underwent another procedure on his leg last month.

May 6, 2019
Jarrett Hurd stretches before during a WBA-IBF-IBO junior middleweight championship boxing match against Jason Welborn, of England, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Jarrett Hurd wants to become ‘face of DMV’ boxing

Brenda Hurd's ultimatum for her son Jarrett is a well-known story in the Hurd household. She told Jarrett by the time he turned 25, she wanted to see enough progress in his boxing career -- or else he'd not only have to move on from the sport, but out of the house, as well.

May 2, 2019