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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 wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jamison Crowder slot skills in demand in NFL

Despite having his least productive year, Jamison Crowder is likely to enjoy a particularly rewarding offseason in an NFL market that, for slot receivers like him, is booming.

January 10, 2019
Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) goes to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) and center Joel Embiid, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-106. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Otto Porter finding rhythm in bench role

Coming off the bench, Otto Porter has played himself into a nice rhythm -- one good enough to wonder whether the Wizards should keep him in a reserve role moving forward.

January 10, 2019
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball between Philadelphia 76ers guard Landry Shamet (1) and guard Jimmy Butler (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-106. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards get revenge, cruise past 76ers

In a rare back-to-back home-and-home, the Wizards prevailed Wednesday over the Philadelphia 76ers with a 123-106 win at Capital One Arena -- after the 76ers had tormented them a night earlier.

January 9, 2019
Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid (25) takes the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Eric Reid not tested as many times as claimed: reports

In addition to finding no evidence of "impropriety," a joint report from the NFL and the NFLPA concluded Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid overstated the number of times he had been drug tested, according to multiple news outlets.

January 9, 2019
FILE - In this May 25, 1965, file photo, Muhammad Ali stands over Sonny Liston after knocking Liston down during their' heavyweight championship bout in Lewiston, Maine. (AP Photo/John Rooney, File)

Thom Loverro wins boxing writers’ career award

Washington Times columnist Thom Loverro was named Tuesday as the 46th winner of the Nat Fleischer Award for excellence in boxing journalism by the Boxing Writers Association of America.

January 8, 2019
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Robert Griffin III wants to return to Ravens

With Lamar Jackson set to be starter and Joe Flacco likely moving on, the Baltimore Ravens will need a backup quarterback next season. Does that make Robert Griffin III's return more likely?

January 7, 2019