Matthew Paras

Commanders merchandise in demand despite bumps in rollout

The name Washington Commanders might have been met with mixed reaction. But the merchandise sold in the wake of Washington's recent rebrand appears to tell a different story.

February 6, 2022

Snyder could block written report of NFL probe, document shows

The NFL and the Washington Football Team, now known as the Washington Commanders, signed a legal agreement that barred either side from disclosing information from the league's probe into the team's workplace without the explicit approval of both parties, according to a document released Friday by the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

February 4, 2022

Snyder accused of unwanted sexual advance by former cheerleader, marketing manager

A former cheerleader and marketing manager told members of Congress Thursday that Dan Snyder once made an unwanted sexual advance at a work-related event -- one of several salacious new accusations leveled at the embattled NFL owner one day after he rebranded his football team the "Washington Commanders."

February 3, 2022

How should Commanders be shortened? Commies? Wright weighs in

Nicknames are commonplace in sports. Just look at the District. The Wizards are the Wiz. The Capitals are the Caps. The Nationals are the Nats. The Redskins were the Skins. The Washington Football Team was the WFT. How the heck do you shorten Commanders?

February 2, 2022

A few bumps on first day of the new Commanders era

A steady stream of leaks drained much of the drama from Wednesday's event -- even owner Dan Snyder joked that the new name was the worst-kept secret in town -- and the "Commanders" moniker itself was greeted by many fans with a shrug and a vague hope that, eventually, the nickname would grow on them.

February 2, 2022

The Washington Football Team rebrands as the Washington Commanders

The Washington Football Team is now officially the Washington Commanders.

February 2, 2022

‘Commanders’ banner seen at FedEx Field ahead of announcement

Those who think the Washington Football Team's next name is the "Washington Commanders" just got another huge clue in their favor.

February 1, 2022

Mahomes is great, maybe even an all-timer. He’s not Brady

No one can blame Brady for walking away from the NFL at 44 years old. But don't mind me if I'm a little disappointed.

February 1, 2022

World that watched a polished China in 2008 Games now will see tarnish

China scored a public-relations coup with the 2008 Summer Olympics as the newly prosperous nation strutted its stuff on the global stage. But the 2022 Winter Games that begin with opening ceremonies Friday are looking more like a marketing misstep.

January 31, 2022

Dinwiddie’s leadership not ‘necessarily welcomed’ as Wizards continue free fall

Months after arriving via sign-and-trade from the Brooklyn Nets, Dinwiddie is still trying to fit in with the Wizards. As the 28-year-old point guard has discovered -- and his answer only further indicated -- that transition has been anything but smooth. Not only has Dinwiddie had to adjust quite a bit on the floor, but he's also had to adjust to the pecking order of the Wizards' locker room.

January 30, 2022

Washington Commanders? Internet sleuths create frenzy in trying to crack team’s rebrand

There's only a few days until the Washington Football Team reveals its next name. Until then, the guessing as to what it'll be won't stop.

January 28, 2022

Congress sets up roundtable for former Washington employees amid investigation into NFL

A House committee has invited former Washington Football Team employees to speak at a roundtable event next week on Capitol Hill -- the latest development in a monthslong inquiry into the NFL's handling of its investigation of the Burgundy and Gold's workplace misconduct.

January 26, 2022

Gibbs, Redskins celebrate 30-year anniversary of last Super Bowl victory

In 1991, the Redskins went 14-2, sported a top-rated offense and defense and were so dominant that they never trailed in a playoff game. The Burgundy and Gold outscored teams by a total of 261 points, the NFL's third-highest point differential in the Super Bowl era (1966).

January 26, 2022

Wizards approaching trade deadline in crisis after historic collapse: ‘Something’s got to change’

Every Wizard had their own way to process Tuesday's unfathomable 116-115 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers -- a loss that saw Washington blow a 35-point lead, marking the second-largest collapse in the NBA's play-by-play era (1996-97). With two weeks until the NBA's trade deadline on Feb. 10, the Wizards are far removed from the hot 10-3 start that caught the league by surprise

January 26, 2022

Should Washington trade Payne? Team has decision to make on defensive lineman

After signing Jonathan Allen to a four-year, $72 million deal last July, the Burgundy and Gold find themselves at another crossroads with defensive tackle Daron Payne entering the last year of his contract.

January 25, 2022

Payton steps down from Saints

Sean Payton informed the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday that he's stepping away -- a shocking move that ends Payton's 15-year tenure with the team. Rumors about Payton's future had been stirring in recent days, with Saints owner Gayle Benson admitting she didn't know if Payton would stay.

January 25, 2022

Packers-49ers game earns highest-rated Saturday showing in 28 years

If Saturday was truly Aaron Rodgers' last game with the Green Bay Packers, then a lot of people saw it.

January 25, 2022

NFL’s overtime rules stink, so here’s how to fix them

The most exciting NFL game in years was decided by ... a flip of a coin?

January 24, 2022

Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs tackles fan who sprints onto field

Stefon Diggs' brother isn't the only family member who can play defense.

January 24, 2022

Russell’s toughest fights during title reign have been outside the ring

Gary Russell Jr. began training camp two months ago with an unusual setup. His longtime trainer -- his father, Gary Sr. -- had been in and out of the hospital after getting his foot amputated due to complications from diabetes. The health problems meant Sr. often couldn't physically be in the gym.

January 20, 2022