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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

Articles by Matthew Paras

Washington Wizards' John Wall (2) handles the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

John Wall’s knee surgery tests Wizards

Over the next 20 games, the Wizards will face 16 teams currently slated for the playoffs. To this point, the Wizards have had the easiest strength of schedule.

January 30, 2018
FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins helmets rest on the field as players warm up prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The AP reported on Oct. 27, 2017, that a story claiming the Redskins were forced to spend the night in the visiting team locker room at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field after their losing to the Eagles is false. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Chief Wahoo’s departure puts Redskins in spotlight

When criticism of the use of Native American imagery and names for sports teams escalated in recent years, Washington Redskins fans could always point to the Cleveland Indians and shrug, '"At least we don't have Chief Wahoo."

January 29, 2018
Greivis Vasquez and the Maryland Terrapins are heading to the NCAA basketball tournament as a No. 4 seed. (AP file photo) **FILE**

Greivis Vasquez eyeing NBA return

Being back on the Maryland campus Sunday reminded Terrapins standout Greivis Vasquez just how much the game of basketball has meant in his life -- and how much it could again.

January 28, 2018