Matthew Paras

NFL national revenues soar despite national anthem controversy

Each NFL team earned $255 million from national revenues last season -- a 4.9 percent increase from 2016 -- according to public financial records revealed by the Green Bay Packers.

July 17, 2018

Derrius Guice ‘can’t believe’ fans think Le’Veon Bell is greedy

Redskins rookie Derrius Guice is standing up for a fellow running back.

July 17, 2018

Bryce Harper, Ron Harper cherish Home Run Derby walk-off

On Monday, Harper became the third player ever to win the Derby in his home ballpark -- and he won it in dramatic fashion. Harper hit eight straight home runs and won 19-18 in a walk-off. With 90 seconds remaining, he was down 18-9.

July 17, 2018

Manny Machado says he hopes trade rumors end soon

When Manny Machado "liked" an Instagram post of himself photoshopped in a New York Yankees uniform last week, a New York tabloid reacted in an unsurprising fashion.

July 16, 2018

Kirk Cousins fundamentally changed tag calculus

The NFL's deadline to reach a long-term extension with players on the franchise tag passed Monday -- and for once, Redskins fans were not frantically checking their phones.

July 16, 2018

Josh Norman, Jamie Foxx take batting practice prior to celebrity All-Star Game

As a kid playing baseball, Josh Norman often thought he was Ken Griffey Jr. when he stepped up to the plate.

July 15, 2018

MLB All-Star Weekend invites the autograph hungry

MLB All-Star Weekend is a gold mine for those in the hunt for autographs

July 15, 2018

World Series trophy can be seen at MLB FanFest

Did you miss out on the chance to get a picture with the Stanley Cup? Take one with the Commissioner's Trophy -- given to the team that wins the World Series -- instead.

July 13, 2018

Nationals cuts ties with Papa John’s after controversy

The Washington Nationals suspended their relationship with Papa John's Friday after the pizza chain's founder, John Schnatter, admitted to using the n-word during a May conference call.

July 13, 2018

Adonis Alexander sees ‘golden opportunity’ with Redskins

The NFL supplemental draft isn't as glamorous as the league's regular draft in April. There's no overproduced television production for it. Prospects don't wear expensive, custom-tailored suits -- nor do they have the option of waiting anxiously in a green room.

July 12, 2018

Dwight Howard officially signs with Wizards

The Wizards announced the move Thursday. Though terms were not disclosed, center Dwight Howard will sign a two-year deal at the taxpayer mid-level exception, with a player option after the first year.

July 12, 2018

Brooks Robinson, Hall of Famer, recalls last D.C. All-Star Game

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson has several memories of the summer of 1969, when the nation's capital last hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star game.

July 12, 2018

Brandon Scherff, Jamison Crowder in line for new deals

Outside of adding wide receiver Paul Richardson, the Redskins remained mostly quiet in free agency this year. While Washington also re-signed some of their own players, veterans Orlando Scandrick and Pernell McPhee were the Redskins' two other notable signings.

July 12, 2018