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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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President Donald Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House, Friday, Jan 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Trump puts aside differences with Roger Goodell

After a contentious relationship with the league at various times over the last two years, Trump said Sunday he and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell have set aside their differences when it comes to players kneeling during the national anthem.

February 3, 2019
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3), center Thomas Bryant (13), Trevor Ariza (1) and forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Washington. The Bucks won 131-115. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Giannis Antetokounmpo provides reality check for Wizards

In the event the Wizards make the playoffs, they will likely have to face Antetokoumpo and the Bucks in the first round, given Milwaukee leads the Eastern Conference by three games over the Toronto Raptors. If they get there, what will they do to stop them?

February 3, 2019
In this Dec. 4, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady right, speak at midfield to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff after the Patriots won 26-10 in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The wide-eyed, talented Goff will try to lead his Rams past the grizzled, 41-year-old Brady, who is looking to guide the Patriots to their sixth Super Bowl victory. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) ** FILE **

Super Bowl to put finishing touch on rebound year for NFL

Sunday's Super Bowl between New England and Los Angeles certainly doesn't lack for storylines. There's Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looking to cement his legacy as the best ever with a sixth title. The coaching matchup features the wily legend Bill Belichick versus the genius upstart Sean McVay. Fans are even obsessing over CBS analyst Tony Romo's uncanny ability to predict plays before the snap. And that's just the way the NFL likes it.

January 31, 2019
Frank Robinson speaks after his statue was unveiled before a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Cleveland. Robinson was MLB's first African-American manager. He became a player-manager for the Indians in 1975. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) **FILE**

Frank Robinson in poor health: report

Hall of Fame outfielder and former Washington Nationals manager Frank Robinson is in poor health and has been in hospice care for the past several months, USA Today reported.

January 30, 2019