Matthew Paras

Warriors’ collapse brings back ‘3-1’ jokes

The Golden State Warriors surrendered a 31-point lead Monday in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers -- the largest in NBA playoff history. A few years back, they blew a 3-1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers to lose the 2016 NBA Finals.

Warriors worried DeMarcus Cousins out for rest of playoffs

DeMarcus Cousins left Monday's game in the first quarter with a quad injury and did not return.

NFL schedule to be unveiled Wednesday

The NFL will release its schedule at 8 p.m. Wednesday, the league announced Tuesday.

Tiger Woods early favorite to win PGA Championship

The PGA Championship takes place May 16-19, and Tiger Woods is picked as the early favorite after winning The Masters.

De’Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome of Virginia declare for NBA draft

A week after winning the National Championship, Virginia guard Ty Jerome declared Monday for the NBA draft.

Redskins begin voluntary offseason workouts

The Washington Redskins began their voluntary offseason workouts Monday, the beginning of a nine-week offseason program.

Tiger Woods’ Masters win: Is it the greatest comeback story in sports?

By winning his first Masters in 14 years and his first major since 2008, Tiger Woods completed a comeback story for the ages. But how does it match up compared to other comebacks?

Nationals’ loss to Pirates highlights bullpen’s problems without Sean Doolittle

The Nationals were in no mood for celebration Sunday -- not after a 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, a game in which the team's bullpen, again, failed to execute in the ninth inning.

Nationals’ bullpen falls short in series finale loss to Pirates

Alex Ovechkin’s evolution as passer on display in Game 2

The evolution was on full display Saturday in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The 33-year-old did not score a goal, but Ovechkin tallied two assists and had a series of bone-crunching hits to help the Capitals take a two-games-to-none lead in the series.

Reuben Foster avoids NFL suspension, fined two game checks

The NFL announced Friday that Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster will not be suspended for his November arrest, but will be fined two game checks.

Capitals’ questioned penalty kill comes up big in Game 1

Late in the third period of Thursday's game, Nicklas Backstrom did exactly the type of thing that separates playoff hockey from the regular season. As the Carolina Hurricanes were on the power play, looking to tie the game, the Capitals star used his body as a shield using to block two shots.

Chris Davis’ record-long hitless streak can’t be unseen

The once-feared slugger, who set a franchise record with 53 home runs in 2013, has become the baseball equivalent of a car crash at home plate. No matter how gruesome his latest strike out or pop up, no one can look away.

Scott Brooks expects to be with Wizards next season

Scott Brooks talks like a man who expects to return to the Washington Wizards next season. Even with last week's ouster of longtime general manager Ernie Grunfeld, the Wizards coach discusses the team as if he'll for sure be a part of it.

John Wall ‘fine’ if Wizards draft point guard: ‘He can be a great backup’

Despite his confidence that his career is far from over, Wall said Tuesday he won't be offended if the Wizards draft a point guard this summer. After losing 116-110 to the Boston Celtics, the Wizards finished the season with a 32-50 record -- currently the sixth-worst in the NBA.

Bradley Beal shines amid Wizards’ messy year

In previous years, Bradley Beal could point to one game in the long slog of an 82-game NBA season that sparked a turnaround for the Washington Wizards. The Wizards, after all, had made a habit of getting off to slow starts, only to hit their stride around the middle of the season.

Redskins unveil preseason schedule

Odell Beckham Jr. might be out the NFC East, but the Washington Redskins won't have to wait long to see him again.

Nationals interested in Bud Norris to help bullpen

Jon Heyman reported the Nationals are eyeing veteran Bud Norris, who had 28 saves and a 3.59 ERA last year with the St. Louis Cardinals. Norris, 34, became a free agent last week after the Toronto Blue Jays released him from his minor league contract.

Redskins sign two players from AAF

The Redskins announced Monday they signed linebacker Andrew Ankrah and guard Salesi Uhatafe -- both of whom last played in the AAF.

Kyle Korver: ‘I have to hold my fellow white men accountable’

In a piece for The Players' Tribune, Utah Jazz guard Kyle Korver reflected on white privilege and race relations in the NBA.