Matthew Paras

Barack Obama to be involved with NBA-backed Africa League

Former president Barack Obama will be involved with an NBA-backed professional basketball league in Africa.

February 18, 2019

Colin Kaepernick’s future up in air after NFL settlement

Will an NFL team actually give Colin Kaepernick a shot now that his grievance case is settled?

February 17, 2019

Redskins, Ravens discussed Joe Flacco before trade to Denver: Report

The Washington Redskins discussed a potential trade for quarterback Joe Flacco, but trade talks quickly fell apart, according to ESPN.

February 17, 2019

Bryce Harper comments on Phillies star Rhys Hoskins’ Instagram

Bryce Harper sure knows how to fuel speculation with his social media habits.

February 17, 2019

Joe Harris, former UVA standout, upsets Steph Curry in 3-point contest

The greatest shooter of all time was upset by a former Virginia Cavalier.

February 17, 2019

Colin Kaepernick ‘absolutely’ still wants to play

Now with his grievance against the NFL settled, quarterback Colin Kaepernick still "absolutely" wants to play in the league.

February 17, 2019

Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion cases with NFL

Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have settled their grievances with the NFL, the three parties announced Friday.

February 15, 2019

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

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

Otto Porter explodes for Bulls, torching Grizzlies for career-high 37 points

Maybe a change of scenery was the best thing for Otto Porter. Just four games after being trade to Chicago from the Wizards, he rang up a career-high 37 points in Wednesday's win over Memphis.

February 14, 2019

Bruce Allen looks forward to meeting Kyler Murray

Redskins president Bruce Allen told TMZ on Wednesday he was looking forward to meeting quarterback Kyler Murray later this month at the NFL scouting combine.

February 13, 2019

Sporting goods store to close after removing Nike products in protest of Colin Kaepernick

A Colorado man is closing his sporting goods store months after he stopped selling all Nike-related products in protest of the company using Colin Kaepernick as a spokesperson.

February 13, 2019

Joe Flacco trade helps shape up quarterback market

The first domino of the NFL offseason fell Wednesday when the Baltimore Ravens agreed to trade quarterback Joe Flacco the Denver Broncos in exchange for a 2019 fourth-round pick.

February 13, 2019

Ravens to trade Joe Flacco to Broncos: Report

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to quarterback Joe Flacco to the Denver Broncos, ESPN reported Wednesday.

February 13, 2019

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

Kirk Cousins dunked on by fans after asking what he should give away

An innocent and well-intentioned question from Kirk Cousins backfired in a big way.

February 13, 2019

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan withdraws from negotiations for Redskins stadium

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is no longer trying to persuade the Washington Redskins to build its next stadium at a parcel of land adjacent to MGM National Harbor, according to multiple reports.

February 13, 2019

Carter Kieboom, Luis Garcia lead Nationals’ spring training non-roster invitees

Bryce Harper's free agency hasn't stopped the Washington Nationals from conducting business.

February 12, 2019

Bryce Harper not willing to take short-term deal: report

The San Francisco Giants reportedly offered Bryce Harper a "lucrative short-term" deal. But according to an MLB insider, the free agent outfielder won't be taking it.

February 12, 2019

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