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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

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

Articles by Matthew Paras

Arizona Hotshots wide receiver Rashad Ross (15) in the second half during an AAF football game against the Salt Lake Stallions, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) **FILE**

Rashad Ross, others hope to get NFL redemption in AAF

Former Redskins receiver Rashad Ross is one of the many AAF players hoping to use the new start league as a way to get back in the NFL. The 29-year-old hasn't appeared in an NFL regular season game since 2016 when he played eight nondescript games with the Redskins.

February 14, 2019
Associated Press
Gilbert Arenas and the Wizards are on a 26-win pace. ** FILE **

Gilbert Arenas to play in Big3

The Big3 announced Thursday former Wizards star Gilbert Arenas has signed to play in the 3-on-3 league this summer. The 37-year-old hasn't played in the NBA since 2012, but the Big3 features many former players.

February 14, 2019
Arizona Cardinals new NFL football head coach Kliff Kingsbury, right, and team owner Michael Bidwell, address the media, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kliff Kingsbury sticking by Josh Rosen despite past Kyler Murray comments

When Kliff Kingsbury was the head coach at Texas Tech, he didn't hesitate to say that quarterback Kyler Murray should be drafted first overall. But now that Kingsbury is with the Arizona Cardinals -- the team who has the first pick in this year's draft -- he's not going that far.

February 13, 2019
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown (6) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) ** FILE **

NBA referees defend no-call on Bradley Beal travel

Bradley Beal appeared to get away with a blatant travel Monday against the Detroit Pistons. The Wizards guard even seemed to realize this, later tweeting "Look clean to me" with two laughing emojis. But NBA referees are sticking by their decision.

February 12, 2019