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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 Redskins linebacker Martrell Spaight (50) is unable to stop Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Switzer (10) from returning a punt for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

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
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, reaches for the puck in front of Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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
Washington Redskins cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) celebrates his game ending interception of a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Travis Rudolph during the second half of an NFL football game against in Landover, Md., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. The Redskins defeated the Giants 20-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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