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

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Washington Commanders jerseys are displayed at an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The NFL's Washington Commanders denied several allegations of financial impropriety in a letter written to the Federal Trade Commission. The 105-page letter including testimony, emails and other documents comes as a response to the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee asking the FTC to look into the team's business practices. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Commanders OTAs preview: Five storylines to watch

The next phase of the offseason is underway. The Washington Commanders will take the field Tuesday -- giving coaches the chance to evaluate 11-on-11 play, albeit in a non-contact setting. For coach Ron Rivera, the practice provides a perfect opportunity for the Commanders to further develop their chemistry in order to be ready for the fall.

May 23, 2022
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, right, of Sweden, speaks during an NHL hockey news conference about the Capitals re-signing him to a five-year contract, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Washington. At left is Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Brian MacLellan to ‘explore changes’ to Capitals core after another first-round exit

Four years, four first-round exits. Since winning the Stanley Cup in 2018, the Washington Capitals have failed to advance in the playoffs. But days after losing to the Florida Panthers in six games, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin sounded like a man who wanted to run it back. So too did coach Peter Laviolette, who insisted Washington's aging core could still be successful.

May 15, 2022
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) react after Game 6 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals’ core hits another wall as tough questions emerge

In 2018, Alex Ovechkin celebrated the end of his season by drinking out of the Stanley Cup at the Georgetown Waterfront. Four years later, there was no party in sight Friday as Ovechkin sat to answer questions about whether Washington's veteran core was still capable of winning deep into the playoffs.

May 14, 2022
A Washington Commanders football helmet is seen on the field during Rookie Mini Camp practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Friday, May 6, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Commanders have easiest schedule in 2022

The Commanders are set to have one of the easiest schedules in 2022 as their opponents combined for a league-worst .462 winning percentage last season, according to the NFL. Only the Dallas Cowboys -- also with a .462 strength of schedule -- have it just as easy.

May 11, 2022
Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) lining up for the faceoff during the 2nd period in a game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., May 9, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

NHL’s uptick in penalties leaves little margin of error for Capitals

A few days ago, coach Peter Laviolette noted that the Capitals weren't getting many power-play opportunities in the playoffs. The whistles to that point in the first-round series with the Florida Panthers had been few and far between. Turns out that Laviolette may have spoken too soon.

May 10, 2022
Barry Trotz of the New York Islanders poses on the red carpet before the NHL Awards, June 19, 2019, in Las Vegas. The New York Islanders have fired Barry Trotz after missing the playoffs in his fourth season with the team. General manager Lou Lamoriello made the surprising announcement Monday, May 9, 2022 more than a week after the regular season ended. Trotz had one year left on his five-year contract. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Islanders fire Barry Trotz after four seasons

The New York Islanders fired coach Barry Trotz on Monday, parting ways with the former Stanley Cup winner after missing the playoffs in Trotz's fourth season with the team.

May 9, 2022