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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

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

Articles by Matthew Paras

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Alex Smith visits Wizards locker room

Redskins quarterback Alex Smith was at the Wizards game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday and visited the team in the locker room afterward -- making his first public appearance since breaking his leg in November.

January 21, 2019
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) battles for the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards top Pistons in MLK Day outing

If the Washington Wizards plan on making the playoffs, they're going to have to jump some teams in the standings. The players understand this, which is why Monday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons mattered.

January 21, 2019
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) points in front of Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards mix basketball and tourism in London

After their trip was initially delayed by a snowstorm, the Wizards are now overseas -- taking in the sights and exploring one of the world's most iconic cities.

January 16, 2019
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army, in Norman, Okla. Kyler Murray, the first-round Major League Baseball draft pick and Heisman Trophy-winning Oklahoma quarterback, says he is declaring himself eligible for the NFL draft. Murray announced his decision Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in a tweet. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File) **FILE**

Kyler Murray provides draft intrigue for quarterback-needy Redskins

Kyler Murray provides a layer of intrigue in what's seen as a shallow class of quarterbacks. The Redskins will likely need to draft a quarterback this April with starter Alex Smith coming off a major leg injury, Colt McCoy also returning from a broken leg and Washington having limited salary cap space.

January 14, 2019
FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray holds the Heisman Trophy after winning the award in New York. The latest statistical surge has been led by the quarterbacks who will play in the Orange Bowl semifinal on Jan. 29, when No. 1 Alabama faces No. 4 Oklahoma. Both Heisman Trophy winner Murray (205.72) of Oklahoma and Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa (202.30) are on pace to break the record for passer efficiency rating set by former Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (198.92) last season. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File) **FILE**

Kyler Murray declares for NFL draft

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray declared for the draft Monday ahead of the league's deadline for underclassmen to declare.

January 14, 2019