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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

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

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Josh Harris, the leader of a group buying the Washington Commanders, greets fans during an NFL football pep rally at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Friday, July 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Josh Harris stresses patience in vision for Commanders turnaround

When he took over the Philadelphia 76ers almost a dozen years ago, Josh Harris said he didn't view his newly purchased basketball team as a distressed asset. Twelve years later, having bought his childhood football team, he makes no such claims about the Washington Commanders.

July 23, 2023
The pitch clock is visible as Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler stands at the plate during an at-bat during the second inning of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Baltimore. The Twins won 1-0. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

MLB pitch clock having intended effect on speeding up games

Near the beginning of the season, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the pitch clock and other rule changes would restore baseball to "when it was the most popular." The executive didn't specify when exactly the sport ruled all, but for context, the five most-watched World Series fell between 1978 and 1982.

July 10, 2023
FILE - LSU outfielder Dylan Crews (3) during an NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game against Kentucky in Baton Rouge, La., Sunday, June 11, 2023. Crews, an outfielder who hit .426 for the Tigers on their way to the national title, could be the first player taken in Sunday night's Major League Baseball draft."(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

Nationals select Dylan Crews second overall in MLB Draft

The Nationals drafted LSU outfielder Dylan Crews with the second overall pick in Sunday's MLB draft, selecting the nation's top college hitter who hit .426 this past season. The 21-year-old was the obvious choice for the Nationals after the Pittsburgh Pirates selected LSU pitcher Paul Skenes ahead of Washington.

July 9, 2023