Matthew Paras

Su’a Cravens on Snapchat: ‘I think I need to follow what makes me happy’

Redskins safety Su'a Cravens didn't expand on if he would retire, but posted a Snapchat story on Monday, saying "I think I need to follow what makes me happy."

September 4, 2017

Su’a Cravens breaks silence on Instagram, thanks those who showed ‘true colors’

Redskins safety Su'a Cravens posted his first public comments late Sunday on Instagram after Washington placed him on the Exempt/Left Squad list for considering retirement.

September 4, 2017

Deondre Francois, Florida State QB, out for the season: Report

Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois will miss the rest of the season after suffering a left knee injury Saturday against Alabama, ESPN reported.

September 4, 2017

Roger Goodell made aware of lead investigator’s doubts in Ezekiel Elliott case: Report

The NFL said Commissioner Roger Goodell was aware of doubts raised by the lead investigator in Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott's suspension, according to ProFootballTalk.

September 1, 2017

Justin Verlander traded to Houston Astros

The Houston Astros acquired former American League Cy Young winner Justin Verlander from the Detroit Tigers late Thursday in a move gearing up for the postseason.

September 1, 2017

Kirk Cousins heads long list of Redskins on one-year deals

From Kirk Cousins to Terrelle Pryor, the Redskins are chock-full of players entering the final year of their contracts. Where does that compare to the rest of the league?

August 31, 2017

Brewers in thick of playoff race as Nationals travel to Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers are in the thick of a playoff race in both the National League Central and the NL Wild Card. As the Nationals begin a four-game series against the Brewers on Thursday, Washington will be facing a team looking to gain ground.

August 31, 2017

NFL cancels Texans-Cowboys preseason game

The NFL canceled Thursday's Texans-Cowboys preseason game, according to multiple reports.

August 30, 2017

D.J. Durkin, Terps move on from the ABCs to XYZs

Maryland went 6-7 last season under first-year coach D.J. Durkin. Heading into his second season, Durkin said there's consistency happening in College Park.

August 30, 2017

Joe Haden, cornerback, expected to land with Steelers: Report

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the favorites to land cornerback Joe Haden, who was released Wednesday from the Cleveland Browns.

August 30, 2017

Matthew Stafford to buy ‘a bunch of diapers’ with new contract

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford said he'll buy "a bunch of diapers" with his new five-year, $135 million deal. Stafford's wife, Kelly, gave birth to twins in the offseason.

August 30, 2017

D.J. Durkin has ‘absolute trust’ in quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome

Maryland's season opener against No. 23 Texas is Saturday and coach D.J. Durkin said he has absolute trust in sophomore quarterback Tyrell Pigrome, who was announced as the starter Monday.

August 29, 2017

Redskins apparel banned at North Bethesda private school

Green Acres School, a private school in North Bethesda, has banned students from wearing Redskins apparel featuring the team name and logo.

August 29, 2017

Sports stars rally for Houston as teams eye alternative sites

The NFL late Monday moved Thursday's Texans-Cowboys preseason game from Houston to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

August 28, 2017

Redskins’ Phil Taylor reportedly out for season with left quad injury

Taylor was injured early in the Redskins game against the Bengals Sunday.

August 28, 2017

Anthony Rendon wears ‘Houston’ cleats for Players Weekend

Anthony Rendon wore specialized cleats with "Houston" and an outline of the skyline during Sunday's doubleheader against the New York Mets for MLB's Players Weekend.

August 28, 2017

Hurricane Harvey could affect the Houston Astros schedule

The Astros would face 19-straight road games if Hurricane Harvey causes the games to be played in different locaitons.

August 28, 2017

Vontaze Burfict facing 5-game suspension

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict is appealing a five-game suspension, ESPN reported.

August 28, 2017

Redskins put claim on Kony Ealy: report

The Washington Redskins put a claim on defensive end Kony Ealy before he was rewarded to the New York Jets off waivers, according to the NFL Network.

August 28, 2017

Josh Doctson held out as a precaution, Phil Taylor needs MRI

Josh Doctson was a surprise scratch ahead of Sunday's Redskins-Bengals game, but there is no need to worry said coach Jay Gruden. Meanwhile, nose tackle Phil Taylor needs an MRI after exiting the game with a left quad injury.

August 27, 2017