Matthew Paras

Capitals’ third period penalties prove costly against Blue Jackets

Andre Burakovsky raised his stick in frustration, motioning to slam it on the ice before stopping himself midway through the act

April 12, 2018

East is wide open, but tank looks empty for slumping Wizards

When discussing the NBA playoffs, Wizards star John Wall didn't even have to mention LeBron James by name.

April 12, 2018

Ty Lawson signed by the Wizards ahead of playoffs

The Wizards signed Ty Lawson on Thursday, the team announced.

April 12, 2018

Wizards-Raptors: Where to watch, what time, TV, radio

The Washington Wizards will face the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the NBA playoffs, starting Saturday. Here's where to watch and the schedule.

April 12, 2018

Redskins announce preseason schedule

The Washington Redskins released their preseason schedule Wednesday, and there's good news if you were hoping for quarterback Robert Griffin III to get an extended look against his former team.

April 11, 2018

Barry Trotz on contract: ‘I’ve been doing this too [expletive] long to worry about it’

Barry Trotz came to the early realization in his coaching career that, essentially, he's a contractor.

April 11, 2018

Capitals’ playoff hopes could start with Philipp Grubauer

Philipp Grubauer will start Thursday for Game 1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Area. For the Capitals to go far in the postseason, that could be the right choice.

April 10, 2018

NHL playoff preview: The teams standing in the Capitals’ way

Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan knows how this time of year works.

April 10, 2018

Brooks says Wizards sticking with the starters for now

For all the changes the Wizards can make to snap out of their recent funk, tweaking the starting lineup will not be one of them.

April 9, 2018

Slumping Wizards back to basics with Brooks

The Wizards went back to school Sunday after Brooks blasted his team for a 103-97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.

April 8, 2018

Redskins acquire QB Kevin Hogan from Browns

The Washington Redskins traded a sixth-round round pick Friday to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for quarterback Kevin Hogan and a sixth-round pick.

April 6, 2018

Bryce Harper decision’s impact will last years

Face it: Thursday could have been Bryce Harper's last "Opening Day" in a Nationals uniform. His free agency next year looms over the season, despite the 25-year-old's best efforts to ignore questions on the topic.

April 5, 2018

Alex Ovechkin to play against Nashville Predators

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will play Thursday against the Nashville Predators after being listed as "day-to-day."

April 5, 2018

Shane Gersich’s instincts have him in mix for playoffs

Shane Gersich left such an impression on Barry Trotz after his NHL debut last week that the Capitals coach remarked, "If he's got better than that, I'm excited, for sure."

April 4, 2018

Alex Ovechkin ‘day-to-day’ after crashing into boards

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin missed practice Wednesday for a maintenance day, and is considered "day-to-day" after crashing into the boards during Monday's game against the St. Louis Blues.

April 4, 2018

Robert Griffin III signs deal with the Baltimore Ravens

Robert Griffin III is back. Griffin agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday with the Baltimore Ravens after he spent the entire 2017 season on the sidelines. The former Redskins starter will compete for the Ravens' backup role, as Joe Flacco is entrenched as the starter.

April 4, 2018