Matthew Paras

$Pittsburgh Penguins' Patric Hornqvist (72) and Washington Capitals' John Carlson (74) tangle as Tom Wilson, rear, joins the scuffle during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 1, 2018. Hornqvist was penalized for the fracas. The Capitals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) **FILE**$

Capitals’ greater sense of urgency helped clinch division

Because of the razor-thin margins in the Metropolitan Division, the Capitals have usually brought the same intensity from night to night, and are playing some of their best hockey before the playoffs begin April 11.

April 2, 2018

John Wall shows Wizards can still eat in first game back

In just one game back, the effect that Wizards star John Wall had on his teammates was instantly noticeable.

April 1, 2018

Alex Ovechkin’s historic contract helped him become face of Capitals

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and owner Ted Leonsis have a similar regret over the contract that made Russian star the first NHL player to cross the $100 million mark.

March 29, 2018

Su’a Cravens traded to Denver Broncos

The team traded Cravens to the Denver Broncos on Wednesday and will swap fourth and fifth round picks, while gaining an additional fifth round pick. ESPN was the first to report.

March 28, 2018

Gregg Popovich: The real discussion should be about Second Amendment

Ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich questioned the purpose of the 2nd Amendment.

March 27, 2018

Redskins add Pernell McPhee to linebacker corps

The Washington Redskins agreed to a deal with outside linebacker Pernell McPhee, the team announced Monday.

March 26, 2018

John Wall won’t alter play style when he returns

A funny thing happened to John Wall while he recovered from left knee surgery. The Wizards star lost weight.

March 26, 2018

Chris Thompson, Redskins running back, to get on the field

Redskins running back Chris Thompson said Monday he will get to run on the field for the first time since undergoing leg surgery in November.

March 26, 2018

Trey Burke seals Knicks win over Wizards

A slow start and poor defense doomed the Wizards in a 101-97 loss Sunday to the New York Knicks. Knicks point guard Trey Burke converted an and-1 opportunity with under a minute left to secure a Wizards loss.

March 25, 2018

Alex Ovechkin faces uphill climb for Hart Trophy

Alex Ovechkin has answered the challenge the Washington Capitals brass set down in the offseason -- but he's still a longshot to reel in a fourth MVP award.

March 25, 2018

Phil Chenier’s retired jersey a sign of acceptance

Phil Chenier recalled showing up for his first practice during his rookie year in 1971, being surrounded by talents such as Wes Unseld and Earl Monroe. He remembered having just watched them in the NBA finals the previous summer.

March 24, 2018

Wizards host students from Stoneman Douglas ahead of March for Our Lives protest

On the eve of Saturday's "March for Our Lives" protest, the Washington Wizards hosted students, parents and teachers Friday from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

March 23, 2018

Redskins pull offer from Junior Galette: Report

The Washington Redskins have reportedly pulled a contract offer to outside linebacker Junior Galette.

March 23, 2018

Terrelle Pryor joins New York Jets

Terrelle Pryor has officially moved on from his failed one-year stint with the Washington Redskins.

March 23, 2018

Capitals promote Pheonix Copley with Braden Holtby hurting

With Braden Holtby nicked up, the Washington Capitals recalled Pheonix Copley on Thursday from the American Hockey League.

March 22, 2018

Redskins open to using early pick on running back

Before introducing Alex Smith last week, Redskins senior vice president of player personnel Doug Williams emphasized, yet again, Washington is looking to upgrade at running back.

March 22, 2018

Jason Pierre-Paul traded by Giants to Buccaneers

The New York Giants are moving on from one of the faces of the franchise.

March 22, 2018

NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Redskins go defense, three QBs picked in top 5

Redskins beat writer Matthew Paras and staff sports writer Adam Zielonka present the Washington Times' first NFL mock draft of the 2018 offseason. The Washington Redskins address a defensive need and three quarterback prospects crack the top five.

March 22, 2018