Matthew Paras

Kristaps Porzingis wants Wizards to be ‘a little bit tougher’ as blown lead issues persist

This season, the Wizards have lost a league-high seven games in which they've led by at least 15 points.

March 9, 2023

Mitchell Rales joins Josh Harris’ bid for Commanders: reports

Mitchell Rales, a Maryland-based billionaire who co-founded the Danaher Corporation, has joined Josh Harris' bid to buy the Washington Commanders, according to multiple reports.

March 9, 2023

Investigation finds dangerous chemicals in turf after six former Phillies die of brain cancer

An investigation by The Philadelphia Inquirer is raising questions about dangerous chemicals found in the former astroturf at Veterans Stadium and the deaths of six retired Phillies players who all died from an aggressive form of brain cancer.

March 8, 2023

Meet Tilman Fertitta, the Houston billionaire who wants to buy the Washington Commanders

Fertitta, the owner of NBA's Houston Rockets who built his wealth as a restaurant tycoon, has reportedly submitted an offer slightly above $5.5 billion to purchase the Commanders -- making him one of the few known candidates to be in the mix for the franchise.

March 8, 2023

Dan Snyder, Commanders sale discussed at NFL committee meetings: Reports

NFL owners discussed Dan Snyder and the potential sale of the Washington Commanders over two days at the league's committee meetings in Palm Beach, Florida, according to multiple reports.

March 8, 2023

Ravens gamble with Lamar Jackson franchise tag

Lamar Jackson, as expected, won't be an unrestricted free agent when NFL free agency opens next week. But in a twist, the MVP quarterback will still be allowed to test the market.

March 7, 2023

Which quarterback would best push Sam Howell in a competition?

Sam Howell will get every chance to win the Washington Commanders' starting job. But all along, coach Ron Rivera has maintained that the second-year prospect will face competition for the job.

March 7, 2023

Aaron Rodgers speaks with Jets: Reports

Aaron Rodgers may be one step closer to leaving the Green Bay Packers.

March 7, 2023

Cornerback is a need for Commanders. At No. 16, there are players who fit.

On a photo posted briefly to the Commanders' Twitter page, defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio was captured watching a prospect at this past week's NFL scouting combine. But on a notebook in his hands, scribbled notes for Oregon's Christian Gonzalez could be seen.

March 6, 2023

Capitals try to straddle line between maximizing Ovechkin’s window, building for future

The Capitals' trades ahead of this year's NHL deadline netted a package of picks and players that MacLellan can now possibly further spin to try and retool around what he called an "older core."

March 6, 2023

Derek Carr agrees to deal with Saints

Derek Carr has found his new team. The quarterback is closing in on a deal with the New Orleans Saints, according to multiple reports, with an agreement expected to be finalized by Monday afternoon.

March 6, 2023

DC Defenders fans break out into a ‘f—- Dan Snyder’ chant

Dan Snyder is exploring a sale of the Washington Commanders, but that hasn't seemed to buy him any goodwill in the District.

March 6, 2023

Wizards trying to find separation in crowded play-in tournament race

If the Wizards want to make a push for the postseason, they'll have to find stability at some point.

February 27, 2023

Commanders cut Carson Wentz as team goes into scouting combine with unanswered questions

A year ago, the Washington Commanders used the NFL scouting combine to do a deep dive on quarterback Carson Wentz. This time around, Rivera and Co. enter the event with an already set plan at quarterback in Sam Howell -- and with Wentz no longer on the roster.

February 27, 2023

Commanders release Bobby McCain in cost-cutting move

The Washington Commanders are cutting safety Bobby McCain, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed.

February 27, 2023

Jeff Bezos could still be in mix as NFL owners ‘increasingly concerned’ over Commanders sale: Report

Jeff Bezos faces obstacles to buying the Washington Commanders. But he might not be out of the running, after all.

February 27, 2023

Jeff Bezos barred, new bidder emerges as Commanders sale rumors swirl

Team President Jason Wright said recently the sale process of the Washington Commanders "continues to move forward." But with a month until the NFL owners' meetings in Arizona, there's still much to sort out.

February 26, 2023

Jeff Bezos taps investment firm to explore Commanders purchase: report

Jeff Bezos has long loomed as a potential buyer of the Washington Commanders -- with other prospective candidates waiting to see if the Amazon founder would be willing to jump into the race.

February 23, 2023

Eric Bieniemy hears ‘high reviews’ of Sam Howell: ‘A dynamic football player’

Patrick Mahomes has won more Super Bowls (2) than Sam Howell has played games (1).

February 23, 2023

‘Embracing this challenge’: How the Commanders landed Eric Bieniemy

By the time he landed back in Kansas City after his team won the Super Bowl earlier this month, Eric Bieniemy had come to a conclusion. After 10 great years with the Chiefs, the former NFL running back realized he was ready for something new.

February 23, 2023