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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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Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) smiles as he runs off the filed after wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Alex Smith part of Washington’s ‘equation’ at quarterback when healthy

Speaking to reporters during an online video press conference, Washington coach Ron Rivera said he will monitor the progress of signal-callers Dwayne Haskins, Kyle Allen and even veteran Alex Smith. Coming off a horrific leg injury from 2018, Smith was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin camp, but if he is cleared to practice, Rivera said the 36-year-old will become "part of our equation" in determining a starter.

July 28, 2020
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, July 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals can’t convert in loss to Blue Jays

If there was a day that highlighted the challenges of playing baseball in the middle of a pandemic, it was Monday. Through it all, the Nationals still had a game to play -- one they lost 4-1 against the Toronto Blue Jays in Nationals Park.

July 27, 2020
Ohio State defensive lineman Chase Young, center, watches a drill with Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis, left, and Florida defensive lineman Jonathan Greenard, right, at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ** FILE **

Chase Young signs rookie deal

The Washington Redskins signed defensive end Chase Young to his rookie contract Thursday, a deal worth four years, $34.6 million. The No. 2 overall pick's contract includes a $22.7 million signing bonus.

July 23, 2020
Memphis wide receiver Antonio Gibson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) **FILE**

Redskins agree to terms with majority of rookie class

The Washington Redskins signed five members of their rookie class Wednesday -- agreeing to terms with running back Antonio Gibson, left tackle Saahdiq Charles, wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden, center Keith Ismael and defensive end James Smith-Williams.

July 22, 2020
FILE - In this July 13, 2020, file photo Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during a baseball training camp workout at Nationals Park in Washington. Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and the rest of the Nationals head into the 2020 season hoping to do something no major league club has done in quite some time: win back-to-back World Series. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

MLB’s shortened season could lead to wild stats

As the season gets underway Thursday with an opening day matchup between the Nationals and the New York Yankees at Nationals Park, Martinez said he and his club have spent time pondering just what the final stat lines will look like at the end of the year. How many home runs will it take to win the Hank Aaron award? 17? 20? Could someone realistically hit .400?

July 22, 2020
In this Dec. 26, 2015, file photo, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder walks the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in Philadelphia. A new name must still be selected for the Washington Redskins football team, one of the oldest and most storied teams in the National Football League, and it was unclear how soon that will happen. But for now, arguably the most polarizing name in North American professional sports is gone at a time of reckoning over racial injustice, iconography and racism in the U.S. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ** FILE **

Mavericks, Panthers provide template for Dan Snyder, Washington

Dan Snyder wasn't directly accused of any sexual harassment, but in the days since publication, he has taken plenty of criticism for letting the behavior happen under his ownership. And as Washington has launched a review of the alleged misconduct, the NFL vowed Friday to take "any action" deemed appropriate upon conclusion of the investigation -- leaving open the possibility of a fine or further punishment.

July 19, 2020
This image provided by EA Sports shows the cover of the Madden 21 video game, featuring Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, which will be released in August. (Photo courtesy of EA Sports via AP)

Madden NFL 21 removing ‘Redskins’ from game

Electronic Arts, the developer of the popular football video game, said this year's edition will feature a "generic Washington team" instead of using the Redskins' imagery while Washington searches for a new name.

July 19, 2020