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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

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

Articles by Matthew Paras

First-year Washington Redskins outside linebackers coach Greg Manusky said "the way you coach your players is the way they're going to act and how they're going to perform." (Associated Press) **FILE**

Greg Manusky: No ‘balancing act’ with new assistants

Washington ultimately chose to not fire Manusky, hiring Rob Ryan and Ray Horton as high-profile assistants instead. But speaking after Washington's annual coaching clinic Wednesday, Manusky said "everything is good" with his new assistants.

March 20, 2019
Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr., left, drives against Washington Wizards guard Chasson Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Otto Porter latest player to burst out after trade from Wizards

Some basketball insiders panned the Chicago Bulls' decision last month to trade for former Wizards forward Otto Porter. Many were skeptical the 25-year-old would fit in with a rebuilding team and questioned why the Bulls would take on Porter's max contract. But Chicago looks smarter a month in.

March 19, 2019
Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky (31), from the Czech Republic, reacts to a foul call from referee Eric Lewis (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, March 18, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards fans loudly voice displeasure in loss to Jazz

Angry comments were shouted from fans throughout the loss, with some calling for Ernie Grunfeld's job and for Scott Brooks to resign. The comments could especially be heard since the crowd of 15,637 was largely quiet for large stretches of the blowout.

March 18, 2019
Duke's RJ Barrett, left, hugs Zion Williamson after Duke defeated Florida State in the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) **FILE**

Wizards fans’ guide to the NCAA Tournament

If by now you've tuned out the Wizards but are curious who they could land in the draft, then it's time to start paying attention to the NCAA Tournament when it begins this week.

March 18, 2019
FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins defensive tackle Stacy McGee (92) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) during the first half of the NFL football game, in Landover, Md. On Wednesday, March 13, 2019, the Redskins released linebacker Zach Brown and defensive lineman Stacy McGee as part of a remaking of their defense. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Adrian Peterson gets raise

The Redskins and Peterson were both interested in a reunion, given the 33-year-old ran for 1,042 yards in 2018 -- his best season in years.

March 13, 2019