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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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Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat, right, works a drill during NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Commanders want defense to learn a lesson: Humility

Following a dominating practice for the defense, coach Ron Rivera gathered his team for a lengthy huddle. He used the session not to chew out the offense for a poor day, but to issue a reminder to the defense: There's a fine line between celebrating and overdoing it.

July 28, 2022
Washington Commanders' Dan Snyder poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Snyder is set to testify later Thursday morning, July 28, before a congressional committee that is investigating the NFL team’s history of workplace misconduct. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Commanders owner Dan Snyder testifies as scheduled House deposition goes forward

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder testified remotely -- and privately -- for nearly 11 hours Thursday before the House Oversight and Reform Committee after weeks of negotiations that ultimately ended with the embattled billionaire agreeing to answer questions about workplace misconduct in his organization.

July 28, 2022
Washington Commanders Quarterback Carson Wentz (11) doing stretching during veteran minicamp at the team's Inova Sports and Performance Center in Ashburn, VA, June 15, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Wentz ready to lead Commanders after California bonding trip

When Carson Wentz took the field Wednesday, Ron Rivera said he saw a "hyper" passer who had a firm command of the huddle, more confidence in his ability to sling it downfield and a building rapport with teammates. The last point is particularly noteworthy.

July 27, 2022
A Washington Commanders training field is seen during an NFL football practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Training camp hurdles have diehard Commanders fans flummoxed

Fans who want to watch the Washington Commanders' training camp sessions face more hoops to jump through than followers of most NFL teams -- from the lottery system for tickets to fewer public sessions, it's not easy to get a sneak preview.

July 25, 2022
FILE - Chicago Blackhawks' Dominik Kubalik, left, talks to Dylan Strome during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, March 5, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Blackhawks continued to dismantle their roster by letting two more players walk. They declined to issue qualifying offers to forwards Kubalik and Strome. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

For an older team, Capitals have variety of spots up for grabs

Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan indicated that forwards Connor Brown and Dylan Strome are still young enough that they could play their way into being part of Washington's future beyond next season.

July 20, 2022