Matthew Paras

Alex Ovechkin named NHL All-Star captain, tops fan vote

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin was named Wednesday as one of the NHL's four captains for the 2018 All-Star Game in Tampa -- receiving the most fan votes in the Metropolitan Division.

January 4, 2018

Redskins eligible for HBO’s Hard Knocks

The Redskins are one of six teams who could be forced to participate in the documentary series.

January 4, 2018

Chris Thompson injury doomed Redskins

The Redskins offense took a nosedive after Chris Thompson broke his fibula against the New Orleans Saints in November.

January 3, 2018

Capitals thriving from ‘internal pressure’ for playing time

Andre Burakovsky has been a healthy scratch for the last two games and T.J. Oshie has just one point in his last seven games. But the Capitals have found other players to step up.

January 3, 2018

Joe Jacoby named Hall of Fame finalist for third straight year

Former Washington Redskins offensive lineman Joe Jacoby has another shot at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

January 3, 2018

Kevin Stallings burns Louisville fans: At least we didn’t pay our guys $100,000

University of Pittsburgh men's basketball coach Kevin Stallings admitted to losing his cool Tuesday after a 77-51 loss to Louisville.

January 3, 2018

Jay Gruden: Jon Gruden would ‘fare quite well’ in coaching return

Could we see Jay and Jon Gruden coaching against each other at some point?

January 3, 2018

Andy Dalton’s charity sees huge boost from Bills fans

Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton's charity has raised more than $170,000 since Sunday.

January 3, 2018

Jay Gruden: Quinton Dunbar’s contract has no effect on Bashaud Breeland

The Washington Redskins re-signing cornerback Quinton Dunbar doesn't rule out the team bringing back fellow cornerback Bashaud Breeland, coach Jay Gruden said.

January 2, 2018

Redskins ‘going to try and do everything’ to resign Ryan Grant

Redskins wide receiver Ryan Grant had a career-high 573 yards this season, but will a free agent in March. Redskins coach Jay Gruden wants him back.

January 2, 2018

Chris Thompson thinks he’ll be ready for training camp

Redskins running back Chris Thompson broke his right fibula in November.

January 2, 2018

Jay Gruden knows ‘without a doubt’ job could be on the line next season

The Redskins went 7-9 in 2017. Gruden said he's evaluating every area so it doesn't happen again.

January 2, 2018

D.J. Swearinger: ‘Players aren’t taking care of their bodies’

Were the Redskins' injuries a result of dumb luck or poor planning? Redskins safety D.J. Swearinger has an opinion.

January 1, 2018

DeAngelo Hall mulling retirement, eyes future

Redskins safety DeAngelo Hall cleared out his locker Monday for what could be the final time in his career.

January 1, 2018

Redskins have other problems in addition to Cousins’ dilemma

Yes, what happens to Kirk Cousins will need to be addressed, but the Redskins also need to figure out how much of 2017 was related to injuries or poor play.

January 1, 2018

Kirk Cousins needs to ‘catch breath’ before addressing future

After the Redskins' 18-10 loss Sunday, quarterback Kirk Cousins said he'll address his future next Friday as part of a charity event.

December 31, 2017

Early mistakes doom Redskins

Down 12-0 in the opening minutes, the Washington Redskins couldn't come back against the New York Giants.

December 31, 2017

Kirk Cousins throws 3 picks in loss to Giants

Washington spoiled a chance to finish a third straight season with a .500 record or better, finishing the season at 7-9 after a mistake-filled display against the NFC East basement-dwellers.

December 31, 2017