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

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FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2012, file photo, Atlanta Hawks General Manager Danny Ferry watches before an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Atlanta. The Hawks have announced Monday, June 22, 2015, that Ferry has stepped down as general manager of the team, ending an indefinite leave of absence that began in August following racially derogatory comments Ferry made. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) ** FILE **

Wizards general manager search shaping up: reports

The Washington Wizards have made progress in their general manager search. According to multiple reports, a list of candidates has been formed and owner Ted Leonsis has started interviews.

May 1, 2019
Washington Redskins strong safety Montae Nicholson (35) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Redskins’ draft didn’t solve everything

The Redskins have been widely praised for last week's draft that saw the franchise take quarterback Dwayne Haskins at No. 15 without having to trade up, followed by a move to jump back into the first round for Montez Sweat, a pass rusher many consider a top 10 talent.

April 30, 2019
Miami Dolphins NFL football quarterback Josh Rosen smiles as he speaks during a news conference, Monday, April 29, 2019, at the Dolphins training facility in Davie, Fla. The Dolphins traded a 2019 second-round draft pick and a 2020 fifth-round selection to Arizona for Rosen. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Redskins laughed at Cardinals’ trade demand for Josh Rosen: report

The Washington Redskins ultimately chose to draft a quarterback instead of trading for Josh Rosen last week -- taking Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins with the 15th pick. But the Arizona Cardinals reportedly called Washington to gauge their interest in Rosen on draft night.

April 29, 2019
In this March 3, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State defensive lineman Montez Sweat runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. Sweat is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) **FILE**

Montez Sweat motivated by draft day slide

Montez Sweat was at a Top Golf with 40 to 50 members of his family and friends when his slide on draft night began. Once expected to be a top 10 pick, the 22-year-old edge rusher watched as each pick went by, only for his name not to be called.

April 29, 2019
Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni, right, reacts toward an official during the second half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Referees for Rockets-Warriors come under fire

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul and coach Mike D'Antoni were each assessed technical fouls for arguing a non-call in Sunday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. Afterward, star James Harden said he wants a "fair chance" from the referees.

April 29, 2019
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces that Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat has been selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) ** FILE **

Redskins add speed, offense in this year’s draft

Every NFL team stresses they'll take the best player available on their board, but the Washington Redskins had clear objectives in this year's draft: They wanted to upgrade their offense and wanted to add speed.

April 28, 2019
This June 20, 2018, photo provided by Ohio State Athletics shows Dwayne Haskins. Haskins is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (Kirk Irwin/Ohio State University via AP)

Dwayne Haskins urged Redskins to take him

During his pre-draft visit with the Washington Redskins, Dwayne Haskins went out for a steakhouse dinner with coach Jay Gruden and other members of the organization. Over the course of the evening, the parties got to know each other. Haskins, for instance, got a taste of Gruden's quick-witted sense of humor.

April 28, 2019
In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Stanford running back Bryce Love rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. The Washington Redskins on Saturday, April 27, 2019, selected Bryce Love 112th overall. Love is coming off tearing the ACL in his right knee in his final college game in December. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, file)

Redskins draft Bryce Love, Wes Martin

With two picks in the fourth round of the NFL draft, the Redskins selected Stanford running back Bryce Love and Indiana guard Wes Martin.

April 27, 2019
Mississippi State defensive lineman Montez Sweat runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. Sweat is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Redskins trade up for Montez Sweat

The Washington Redskins traded back into the first round Thursday -- selecting Mississippi State pass-rusher Montez Sweat with the 26th overall pick.

April 25, 2019
In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins passes during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Washington, in Pasadena, Calif.The Washington Redskins had their sights set on Dwayne Haskins and didn’t even have to trade up to get their quarterback of the future. Washington selected the Ohio State standout with the 15th pick in the NFL draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) **FILE**

Redskins draft Dwayne Haskins with 15th overall pick

When Alex Smith went down with a broken leg last November, it was obvious to many the Washington Redskins would again be in the market for a quarterback -- specifically one they could tout as the future of the franchise. On the first night of the NFL draft, the Redskins believe they found their man.

April 25, 2019