Matthew Paras

Wizards interview Sam Cassell for coaching vacancy

The Washington Wizards interviewed Philadelphia 76ers assistant Sam Cassell for their coaching vacancy on Tuesday, according to a report.

Tanya Snyder’s elevation gives family fallback if NFL cracks down on owner

Dan Snyder has spent more than a year trying to fend off those who could threaten his control of the Washington Football Team.

Washington names Dan Snyder’s wife as co-CEO

The Washington Football Team named Tanya Snyder as co-CEO on Tuesday -- a significant shakeup to the franchise's structure amid an ongoing investigation into sexual harassment allegations into the team's workplace.

Williams bonds with Fitzpatrick over — what else — their beards

In one of their first interactions, Doug Williams got quite the compliment from new Washington quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. And given that Fitzpatrick knows a lot about the subject, Williams couldn't help but smile when recalling the meeting all these months later.

WNBA: 99% of players vaccinated

On Monday, the women's basketball league touted a 99% vaccination rate -- suggesting almost all of the league's players have been vaccinated. The league consists of 12 teams with 12 players per roster, though some teams are granted extra players for exceptions like injuries.

Selection to Team USA ‘humbles and inspires’ Beal

When the FIBA world championships took place in 2019, Bradley Beal turned down an invite to be on Team USA's roster because of the pending birth of his second son. Now, two years later, his country came calling and the Washington Wizards guard didn't say no this time around.

NBA’s watershed moment may have to wait another year

NBA coaching vacancies are filling fast. The Boston Celtics hired Ime Udoka from the Brooklyn Nets. The Indiana Pacers snatched up former Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, and the Mavericks turned to former MVP Jason Kidd as his replacement. The Portland Trail Blazers have an agreement in place with Chauncey Billups.

Six states set to let college athletes profit from name, image

Florida is implementing a law next month allowing student-athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses, a move legal experts say will help Florida schools recruit top competitors.

NBA playoffs deliver despite small-market teams, missing stars

No LeBron James. No Kevin Durant. No Steph Curry. No problem. even with the biggest names no longer in the playoffs, the games are actually quite entertaining and are bringing in even better ratings than last year's postseason.

Derrius Guice sees four charges dropped after settlement

Derrius Guice saw four misdemeanor counts dropped against him Wednesday after the former Washington running back reached a settlement with his former girlfriend.

Watershed moment for NFL years in making

Carl Nassib's social media video announcing to the world that he was gay took just 59 seconds. But the NFL player's decision to come out, making him the league's first active, openly gay player -- well, that was years in the making.

Supreme Court’s NCAA ruling puts athletes on legal path to getting paid

Monday's Supreme Court decision in favor of athletes is expected to pave the way for more consequential legal challenges -- including the rights of players to get paid.

Raiders defensive lineman becomes NFL’s first openly gay player

The NFL has its first openly gay player.

Mystics’ Atkins, Charles to represent Team USA, but Delle Donne left off squad

A pair of Washington Mystics was selected to Team USA on Monday for next month's Tokyo Olympics. Guard Ariel Atkins and center Tina Charles will represent the country.

Joel Embiid, Doc Rivers dunk on Ben Simmons after loss

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons passed up an open dunk in Sunday's Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, but his coach and star teammate didn't waste any time taking shots after the loss.

Washington Football Team’s trademark initially refused

Washington's rebrand faces an obstacle as the team's trademark application for the "Washington Football Team" was refused -- creating long-term questions whether the NFL franchise will stick with the name it switched to prior to the 2020 season.

Wizards coaching search: Wes Unseld Jr., Kara Lawson make a lot of sense

As word quickly traveled that the Washington Wizards were parting ways with Scott Brooks, general manager Tommy Sheppard's cell phone started to light up. There was no shortage of suitors who were already expressing interest in the team's coaching vacancy, he said.

Dwayne Haskins wants to ‘prove I love football’ with Steelers

Scott Brooks out as Wizards coach

Brooks won't return for a sixth season after the two sides could not agree to a new contract. Brooks exits after five years on the bench, a tenure that included three playoff appearances but inconsistent play. The Wizards went 183-207 in that time.

Chris Paul’s status for Western Conference finals in jeopardy after entering COVID-19 protocols

Chris Paul's previous -- and only -- trip to the conference finals resulted in the star point guard suffering an injury, forcing him to miss the last two games of the series. Now, in the conference finals for the second time in his 16-year career, Paul's bad luck continues.