Matthew Paras

Jay Gruden open to Redskins starting a rookie quarterback

But despite missing the playoffs for the last three seasons, Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Thursday he'd have "no problem" handing the keys to a rookie for the upcoming season.

February 28, 2019

Redskins have a major need at wide receiver, but finding immediate impact in draft isn’t easy

Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman gave some advice to his son J.D., a wide receiver at the University of Nebraska. Knowing what it takes for wide receivers to have success at the professional level, Spielman said he told him it's not just enough to be able to win matchups on physical talent alone.

February 27, 2019

Kyler Murray over Josh Rosen? Cardinals GM’s latest comment fuels speculation

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim didn't exactly give a ringing endorsement of quarterback Josh Rosen on Wednesday -- fueling rumors the team could look to draft quarterback Kyler Murray with the first overall pick in April.

February 27, 2019

Antonio Brown’s trade market has ‘grown’ says Steelers general manager

The interest from teams in trading for star wide receiver Antonio Brown has grown around the league, Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert told reporters.

February 27, 2019

Giants expect Eli Manning back in 2019

INDIANAPOLIS -- New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur said he "fully" expects quarterback Eli Manning to return in 2019. The Giants have the sixth pick in the draft and there's been heavy speculation they will take a quarterback with that pick.

February 27, 2019

Combine news: Redskins have needs beyond QB

With Alex Smith still recovering from a devastating knee injury, the annual rookie showcase offers a chance to see the incoming crop of talent up close.

February 26, 2019

Spike Lee catches grief about Knicks at Oscars

Moments before he won his first-ever Oscar, director Spike Lee received some news about his hometown New York Knicks at the 91st Academy Awards.

February 25, 2019

Wizards ‘walking through mud’ as defense costing wins

Too often in Saturday's 119-112 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Washington Wizards' defense wasn't what it needed to be for a team trying to make a playoff push.

February 24, 2019

Bryce Harper in ‘serious negotiations’ with Phillies

Is Bryce Harper's free agency finally reaching a conclusion?

February 24, 2019

Wizards need a lot to go right in order to make playoffs

The stretch after the NBA All-Star break is commonly referred to as the league's "second half." But in reality, there are just 25-or-so games left for teams before the end of the season. For the Washington Wizards, they're approaching "now-or-never" territory

February 21, 2019

Dwight Howard participates in ‘light shooting,’ actual return unclear

A day after his flight was initially delayed because of snow, center Dwight Howard rejoined the Wizards in the District on Thursday to begin the next phase of his recovery. Before then, the 33-year-old was in his hometown of Atlanta, where he spent the last few months rehabbing.

February 21, 2019

Bryce Harper reportedly turns down ‘multiple’ offers north of $300 million

MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported Harper is believed to have turned down "multiple" offers worth more than $300 million over the last few weeks. Five teams -- the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals -- are still believed to be in contact with the six-time All-Star free agent, Heyman reported.

February 20, 2019