Matthew Paras

Capitals-Golden Knights series could be most expensive NHL final ever

Get ready to pay up if you're looking for a ticket to the Stanley Cup Final.

May 28, 2018

Alex Ovechkin closer than ever to quieting critics

Here's a sample of what was said about Capitals star Alex Ovechkin after last year's second-round loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins:

May 27, 2018

Capitals’ Stanley Cup run puts District in throes of ‘Caps-mania’

The Washington Capitals face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. -- bringing an end, finally, to a 20-year finals drought for the District's four major sports teams.

May 27, 2018

Barry Trotz ‘probably going to benefit’ from playoff run

In the last year of his contract, Trotz has responded with the best season of his career.

May 25, 2018

Redskins release training camp schedule

The Washington Redskins will start training camp Thursday, July 26 in Richmond.

May 24, 2018

Capitals fans riding high after dominant Game 7 victory

Usman Altafullah couldn't help it: He wept, and the man next to him gave him a hug. They didn't know each other -- and it didn't matter.

May 24, 2018

Capitals Game 7 sets D.C. record for NBC Sports

NBC Sports drew a 12.6 rating in D.C. for Wednesday's Game 7 between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning -- making it the most-watched hockey game for the network in the market.

May 24, 2018

Donald Trump mostly approves of new NFL anthem policy: ‘I think that’s good’

President Trump is mostly a fan of the NFL's new national anthem policy -- except for the rule that allows players to have the option of remaining in the locker room.

May 24, 2018

NFL bans anthem protests in nod to Donald Trump, fans

NFL owners stood up Wednesday to the kneelers, voting to ban on-field protests during the national anthem after two years of social justice activism, fan outrage and flagging viewership -- but that doesn't mean game over.

May 23, 2018

Capitals fans go wild after jumping out to lead against Lightning

A watch party has the feel of a home game.

May 23, 2018

Alex Smith at OTAs: ‘There has to be a sense of urgency’

ASHBURN -- On just one play, the Redskins' two major offseason acquisitions showed why they were brought in.

May 23, 2018

NFL owners change national anthem policy: Players on field must stand

NFL owners approved a change to the league's national anthem policy Wednesday -- and players will be now be required to stand if they're on the sidelines during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

May 23, 2018

NFL owners to vote on changes to anthem policy: report

As NFL owners continue to discuss the league's national anthem policy, more details have emerged about potential changes.

May 23, 2018

Five unheralded players have been difference-makers in playoffs for Capitals

The Capitals have needed players who have never been a part of failed playoff runs of years past. These are the Capitals' newest difference-makers who don't always make the headlines. These are "The Other Guys."

May 22, 2018

NFL teams could be penalized 15 yards for kneeling

The NFL is mulling changes to its national anthem policy -- and teams could be penalized if players kneel.

May 22, 2018

Redskins waive Arie Kouandjio, sign another guard

The Washington Redskins waived guard Arie Kouandjio on Tuesday, designating him as injured in hopes of placing him on injured reserve.

May 22, 2018

Redskins OTAs: 5 things to watch

The Washington Redskins began Tuesday the next portion of OTAs -- where teams can go beyond conditioning to finally start participating in 7-on-7, 9-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills.

May 22, 2018