Matthew Paras

Redskins pick another Alabama player: Shaun Dion Hamilton

The Redskins drafted linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton in the sixth round of the NFL draft Saturday, and get this -- he went to Alabama.

April 28, 2018

Raptors’ freshness, bench swings series vs. Wizards

The Wizards struggled to hit shots late routinely in games. Could they have just been exhausted?

April 28, 2018

Wizards eliminated from playoffs with Game 6 loss to Raptors

Wizards guard John Wall left the Capital One Arena court Friday slapping the hands of fans after a 102-92 loss in Game 6 to the Raptors. Bradley Beal, with his mouthguard halfway out of his mouth, did the same.

April 27, 2018

Otto Porter to miss remainder of Raptors series after procedure

Wizards forward Otto Porter will miss the remainder of the Washington's first round series against the Toronto Raptors after undergoing surgery Friday to relieve a swelling of blood in his left leg, according to multiple reports.

April 27, 2018

Jay Gruden on why the Redskins chose Da’Ron Payne, not Derwin James, Tremaine Edmunds

Redskins coach Jay Gruden called Alabama defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne "the perfect fit."

April 27, 2018

Carolina Panthers draft Maryland wideout D.J. Moore

The Carolina Panthers took the Maryland wide receiver Thursday with the 24th pick in the NFL draft.

April 26, 2018

Redskins draft Alabama DT Da’Ron Payne with 13th pick

On Thursday, the Redskins took defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne with the 13th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

April 26, 2018

Otto Porter’s status up in the air as Wizards face elimination

Facing elimination, the Washington Wizards could be without forward Otto Porter for Game 6 on Friday against the Toronto Raptors.

April 26, 2018

Washington Times final 2018 Mock Draft: Redskins go secondary, one trade into top 5

Redskins beat writer Matthew Paras and sports reporter Adam Zielonka present their final mock draft before the real thing gets underway. The first round of the 2018 NFL Draft is Thursday, April 26, at 8 p.m.

April 26, 2018

Redskins jettison Scot McCloughan picks

The Redskins have gotten rid of nine of Scot McCloughan's draft selections. That ranks third in the NFL since 2015.

April 25, 2018

NFL owners ‘intent’ on avoiding Trump insults: report

In an October meeting with players, NFL owners were "intent on finding a way to avoid" President Trump's criticism of the league, according to the New York Times.

April 25, 2018

Ty Lawson, back from China, finds rotation spot with Wizards

The fact Ty Lawson is back in the NBA -- let alone in time for the playoffs -- is a strange sight.

April 24, 2018

Doug Williams: 6 or 7 players Redskins hoping for at No. 13

Redskins senior vice president of player personnel Doug Williams acknowledged the cliche, but couldn't help himself when discussing the team's draft plans Tuesday.

April 24, 2018