Matthew Paras

Redskins special teams failing to make plays

"We just haven't had the splash plays on special teams, the momentum-changing plays that you look for, especially in these close games," Redskins coach Jay Gruden said.

December 1, 2017

Edmonton Oilers claim Nathan Walker

The Washington Capitals' gamble failed to pay off.

December 1, 2017

Kings strike quickly in 5-2 victory over Capitals

Nine seconds was all the time it took for the Los Angeles Kings to spoil the Capitals' opening of a five-game homestand Thursday, all the time needed to score two goals on back-to-back shifts in a 5-2 win at Capital One Arena.

November 30, 2017

Jordan Reed, Chase Roullier out vs. Cowboys

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed will miss his fifth straight game as he was announced out for Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

November 30, 2017

Capitals place Nathan Walker on waivers

The Washington Capitals placed forward Nathan Walker on waivers, in hopes to assign him to Hershey.

November 30, 2017

Lamont Roach Jr. fights for fallen trainer in first headliner

A month later, Roach, still grieving, will have his second fight since his cousin's fatal heart attack when he takes on journeyman Rey Perez (21-8) Thursday night at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

November 29, 2017

Byron Marshall trying to make plays after Chris Thompson injury

The Redskins lost their top playmaker, but running back Byron Marshall is trying to give Washington what it needs on third down.

November 29, 2017

DJ Moore named to All-Big Ten first team

He did it with four different quarterbacks.

November 29, 2017

NFL Players Coalition fractures over proposed social justice donations: Report

The NFL submitted a proposal Monday to donate nearly $100 million to social justice organizations in an ongoing effort to persuade players to stop protesting during the national anthem.

November 29, 2017

Enes Kanter trolls LeBron James after ejection

Enes Kanter got LeBron James pretty good.

November 29, 2017

Trent Williams practices for Redskins, likely to play vs. Dallas

Redskins left tackle Trent Williams returned to practice Tuesday, a clear signal he'll be ready to play Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys.

November 28, 2017

Kendall Fuller ‘an unsung hero’ to Redskins secondary

Four days after grabbing a game-sealing interception in the final minute of the Redskins' 20-10 win over the New York Giants on Thanksgiving, a happy Fuller was still relishing talking smack with Norman, the star of the Redskins secondary.

November 28, 2017

Jakub Vrana responds after benching

Capitals coach Barry Trotz benched Jakub Vrana nearly two weeks ago.

November 28, 2017

Josh Doctson’s emergence causing teams to adjust

As Josh Doctson has started to emerge as a reliable option for the Washington Redskins, opposing teams have taken notice.

November 28, 2017

Dak Prescott struggling without Ezekiel Elliott

The headline might be obvious, but the numbers are significant.

November 27, 2017

Jonathan Allen ‘on schedule’ for Week 15 return

Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen ran for the first time Monday since having foot surgery on Oct. 19.

November 27, 2017

NFL ratings down on Thanksgiving

All three games drew a lower rating than last year.

November 27, 2017

Kirk Cousins, Redskins quarterback, wants to go out on his terms

Already 29, how much longer does Kirk Cousins want to keep playing?

November 27, 2017

Kirk Cousins, Redskins eyeing stretch run for playoffs

Redskins coach Jay Gruden said "you would be a blind man" to not see Kirk Cousins' progress throughout his career. Can that lift the Redskins to the playoffs?

November 26, 2017

FedEx Field playing surface heavily criticized after Redskins win

The field condition of FedEx Field for Thursday's Redskins-Giants game was perfectly summed up in one tweet, from celebrity Chrissy Teigen of all people.

November 26, 2017