Matthew Paras

Alex Smith’s miraculous return drawing closer with pressure on Kyle Allen

When Kyle Allen takes the field Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, the pressure will be on to perform fast. After benching Dwayne Haskins for Allen, coach Ron Rivera said his new starter will be evaluated on a game-by-game basis. No promises.

October 8, 2020

NBA Finals ratings hit historic lows

LeBron James can seal his fourth championship if his Los Angeles Lakers close out the Miami Heat on Friday for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. But chances are, unlike in past years, not as many people will be watching.

October 8, 2020

Ron Rivera, in a change of directions, chases short term in benching Dwayne Haskins

Rivera made the seismic decision Wednesday to shift gears in an attempt to win now -- benching Dwayne Haskins to start Kyle Allen at quarterback. Rivera said the move was mainly due to the circumstances of the NFC East and Washington's upcoming schedule

October 7, 2020

Ron Rivera: Dwayne Haskins’ benching result of poor NFC East

Washington coach Ron Rivera said Dwayne Haskins' benching was made in an attempt to try and win the NFC East. After four games, Washington is just a half-game back of the division-leading 1-2-1 Philadelphia Eagles.

October 7, 2020

Kyle Allen to start against Rams, Dwayne Haskins benched

Washington plans to start Kyle Allen for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams -- while benching Dwayne Haskins. The change comes after Haskins has struggled through the first four games of the season, most notably in a Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns in which he tossed three interceptions.

October 7, 2020

Stephon Gilmore, another New England Patriots player, tests positive for the coronavirus

The NFL's COVID-19 problem didn't become any easier Wednesday as more positive tests raise questions about this week's slate of games.

October 7, 2020

Bill O’Brien fired by Houston Texans after 0-4 start

The first NFL coach of the season has been fired. The Houston Texans let go of Bill O'Brien Monday, a day after the team fell to 0-4 this season with a 31-23 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

October 5, 2020

NFC East off to historically poor start

Through four games, the NFC East is a combined 3-12-1 -- the second-worst start in a division since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970.

October 5, 2020

Ron Rivera has three weeks of cancer treatment left

Washington coach Ron Rivera told "Good Morning America" on Monday that he has three weeks left of cancer treatments.

October 5, 2020

Dwayne Haskins throws for career high after chatter of benching

A more conventional coach might have taken the points. But after a week in which his quarterback faced so much scrutiny, Ron Rivera wanted to test Dwayne Haskins. Again.

October 4, 2020

Washington falls to Ravens in tough day for Ron Rivera

More than any other game so far, Ron Rivera's fight against cancer was on display against the Baltimore Ravens.

October 4, 2020

Terry McLaurin active against Ravens

Washington receiver Terry McLaurin is active for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens despite being previously listed as questionable with a thigh injury.

October 4, 2020

Washington dons ‘Rivera Strong’ shirts for Ron Rivera, raise money to fight cancer

Washington players and coaches donned T-shirts with the words "Rivera Strong" in support of coach Ron Rivera's fight against cancer. The team also surprised Rivera with more than 400 cutouts of his family and friends in the stands of FedEx Field.

October 4, 2020

Bryce Love placed on injured reserve

The Washington Football Team is placing Bryce Love on injured reserve with a knee injury, but the running back is not expected to miss the rest of the year.

October 2, 2020

Dwayne Haskins and Washington cutoff point history

There's a point in the career of practically every NFL quarterback when fans, coaches and teammates realize that the guy under center either has "it" or he doesn't.

October 1, 2020

Steelers-Titans game postponed to later in year after more positive COVID-19 tests

The NFL postponed a matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans after an additional Titans player and a personnel member tested positive for the coronavirus.

October 1, 2020

Jack Del Rio sees no flaws in Lamar Jackson

Ahead of Sunday's game against Washington, Lamar Jackson, coincidentally, is coming off one of his worst games as a pro: He was held to just 98 passing yards and 83 rushing yards in Monday's 34-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. But that poor performance is seen as an exception. After all, Jackson is still the reigning MVP -- and his throwing arm and legs remain just as threatening.

September 30, 2020

Chase Young likely to miss Washington’s game against Baltimore Ravens

Washington defensive end Chase Young is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens with a groin injury, according to a report.

September 30, 2020

Lakers, Heat brought to NBA Finals by seclusion, chemistry and coffee

The NBA bubble hasn't been easy for teams. Some players and coaches have gone months without seeing their families, even as the league eased restrictions to allow some members to enter the bubble when the playoffs reached the second round. And there have been trying off-court moments related to racial justice. But the Heat and the Lakers remain standing, in part, because of the chemistry holding them together.

September 29, 2020

NFL faces first major test with Titans coronavirus outbreak

The NFL is facing its first major test of whether football can be played during the pandemic as the Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings suspended in-person activities Tuesday after several members of the Titans tested positive for the coronavirus.

September 29, 2020