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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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In this Dec. 19, 2018 file photo, Washington Wizards guard John Wall walks off the court during a timeout during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston. The Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard says on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, he has no plans to trade John Wall and is looking forward to seeing the point guard reunited in the backcourt with Bradley Beal.(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

Tommy Sheppard: Wizards have no plan to trade John Wall

Sheppard denied Wall wants out of the District, adding the team has "no plans" to trade the 30-year-old. Over the weekend, The Athletic and other outlets reported that Wall demanded a trade after previous reports of him being shopped for Houston's Russell Westbrook. Sheppard, though, said he hasn't heard that from Wall.

November 23, 2020
Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (37) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (27) fail to stop Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) from scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

NFC East remains up for grabs. Here’s how each team can win

The Eagles' 22-17 loss Sunday to the Cleveland Browns dropped Philadelphia to 3-6-1 on the year. The Washington Football Team is now a half-game back for the division lead. So too are the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants. Yes, they're all 3-7.

November 23, 2020
Washington Football Team defensive end Ryan Kerrigan (91) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.) **FILE**

NFC East breaking Washington’s way

he win was ugly. The standings are even uglier. But after its 20-9 victory Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington now has an opportunity to do something when it travels to Dallas in a matter of days when the two teams meet on Thanksgiving: Grab ahold of the NFC East.

November 22, 2020
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) shakes hands with Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) as Burrows is carted away off the field during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover. Burrows left the game with a left knee injury. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Joe Burrow’s injury changes game as Washington comes back to beat Bengals

Just before Joe Burrow was carted off with a serious-looking knee injury, Chase Young went over to check on the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback. Once a teammate of Burrow's at Ohio State, Young had just been part of the collision that knocked the 23-year-old out of the game: In the third quarter, Young tackled Burrow's chest while Jonathan Allen crashed into the quarterback's legs.

November 22, 2020
FILE - Georgia's Anthony Edwards heads to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo., in this Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, file photo. Edwards is expected to be one of the top picks in the NBA Draft on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, FIlre)

Anthony Edwards to Minnesota at No. 1

The Timberwolves add Georgia guard Edwards to the team's perpetual rebuild project. The Golden State Warriors then used the second pick on James Wiseman, a 7-foot-1 center from Memphis, to give them a rim-protecting center.

November 18, 2020
Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Alex Smith reflective on two-year anniversary of his leg injury

If Smith's last two games are any indication, he may be better than he was before the injury. He's thrown for more than 300 yards in two consecutive weeks for the first time in his career. On the field, he's been decisive, his throws are crisp and he's finding his receivers.

November 18, 2020