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Matthew Paras

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

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In this Sept. 8, 2016, file photo, former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning carries the Vince Lombardi Trophy from Super Bowl 50 onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Peyton Manning to host ESPYs in July

Peyton Manning has prepared for hundreds of football games, but now the former quarterback will have to prepare for something else: an award show.

May 16, 2017
In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md. In a move that seemed the most likely at this point in the odd dance between Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins, the team placed the exclusive franchise tag on the starting quarterback on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Redskins at 4-1 odds to win the NFC East

Bovada, an online sports book, released odds of conference and divisional titles Monday and the Redskins are at 4-1 to win the NFC East, tied with the Philadelphia Eagles as least likely in the division.

May 15, 2017
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Enny Romero throws in the eight inning of the first game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 14, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Nationals’ bullpen squanders another late lead in loss

The Nationals (23-13) allowed three runs in the top of the ninth inning and lost 4-3 against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday. The bullpen blew their seventh save opportunity of the year.

May 14, 2017
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ian Cole (28) battles for the puck against Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, during the second period of Game 2 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom: ‘We should be angry’ about Penguins loss

Nicklas Backstrom was quiet. As a group of reporters surrounded him on Friday, the Capitals star took his time to digest questions. The anger in his face from the Capitals 2-0 loss in Game 7 to the Pittsburgh Penguins still hadn't worn off.

May 12, 2017
Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) tries to get away from Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of Game 7 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Capitals face major questions after Game 7 Penguins loss

After another second round exit to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Trotz and the Capitals are still searching for how to win. And with this upcoming offseason, the Capitals find themselves at a major crossroads on how to get there.

May 11, 2017
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, who lost his helemt, passes the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3), from Finland, during the second period of Game 7 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals eliminated by Penguins with 2-0 shutout in Game 7

On Wednesday night, Shattenkirk got his own taste of the torment that is Washington Capitals postseason hockey, as he and his teammates fell before a capacity crowd at the Verizon Center 2-0 to the Pittsburgh Penguins -- the same squad that kicked them out of the playoffs a year earlier.

May 10, 2017
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) slam dunks the ball past Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) during first half eastern conference semi-final NBA basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, May 7, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

LeBron James roasts fan courtside in Toronto

LeBron James was able to do whatever he wanted during the Cavaliers four-game sweep over the Toronto Raptors -- including dishing out some great trash talk to a Raptors fan on Sunday.

May 9, 2017