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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 relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal walks toward the dugout after he was pulled during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Trevor Rosenthal’s bad season gets worse

Trevor Rosenthal is off to a historically bad start. After Sunday's win against the New York Mets, the Nationals reliever still had an infinity ERA -- and he became the first pitcher in 24 years to face his first nine batters of the season without recording an out.

April 8, 2019
Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins smiles, with a rose between his teeth, after Ohio State defeated Washington 28-23 in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ** FILE **

Redskins dig deep into quarterbacks with NFL draft approaching

The NFL draft is less than three weeks away, and until then, the Washington Redskins are continuing to do their research on quarterbacks. Washington will reportedly meet with Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins, Duke's Daniel Jones and West Virginia's Will Grier this week.

April 7, 2019
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal carries his son Bradley Jr. after an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Washington. The Bulls won 115-114. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards finally limiting Bradley Beal’s minutes

Bradley Beal not only leads the NBA in playing time, his 2,957 minutes this season put the Wizards' ironman 185 minutes ahead of Houston's James Harden, who's in second. That's almost four additional games, which is coincidentally, the number of games Harden has missed this season.

April 4, 2019
FILE - In this April 14, 2016, file photo, Washington Wizards basketball President Ernie Grunfeld speaks during a news conference at the Verizon Center in Washington. Grunfeld has been fired as president of the Washington Wizards after 16 seasons in charge of the team. The Wizards announced his dismissal on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, with four games left in a disappointing, no-playoffs season. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Ted Leonsis apologizes to Wizards fans

The Washington Wizards fired longtime general manager Ernie Grunfeld on Tuesday, bringing to an end a 16-year tenure marked by failure on the court, chaos in the locker room and embarrassment and frustration among a shrinking base of fans.

April 2, 2019
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, center, with Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis, left, and president Ernie Grunfeld arrive for a news conference to announce NBA basketball star John Wall's contract extension, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) **FILE**

Wizards fire Ernie Grunfeld

The Washington Wizards have decided to part ways with longtime general manager Ernie Grunfeld.

April 2, 2019
Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain is congratulated by Christian Yelich after catching a ball at the wall hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Jose Martinez during the ninth inning of an Opening Day baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 5-4. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Lorenzo Cain earns reward for robbery in plain slight

Robbery is typically frowned upon -- except when it comes to baseball. Lorenzo Cain was honored Monday for robbing the St. Louis Cardinals of a game-tying home run on opening day, earning inaugural MLB's play of the week.

April 1, 2019
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates after hitting a home run off Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jesse Biddle during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ** FILE **

Bryce Harper Mania seizes Philadelphia as Nationals fans try to move on

While the City of Brotherly Love is showering affection on Harper, the nation's capital is trying to get over the one that got away. Now, baseball's most polarizing star will make his first trip back to the District Tuesday and Wednesday for a two-game set against the Washington Nationals.

April 1, 2019
Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) takes the field for warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Trent Williams fine after tumor removed

Trent Williams had surgery to remove a tumor on his head -- but the Redskins left tackle should be ready for training camp, according to The NFL Network.

April 1, 2019
New England Patriots wide receiver Kenny Britt warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Redskins hosting Kenny Britt on visit

The Washington Redskins will host veteran wide receiver Kenny Britt for a visit Monday as they continue to search for an upgrade at the position.

April 1, 2019