Matthew Paras

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

Articles by Matthew Paras

Alex Ovechkin, John Wall own Washington this weekend

Move over, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago: For one long, sun-splashed weekend, Washington -- yes, Washington -- is arguably the nation's hottest sports town.

April 12, 2017

Capitals could see familiar foes stand in their way of playoff run

As long as the Capitals remain without a Stanley Cup, questions will always surround Washington if this is "the year."

April 11, 2017

Ben’s Chili Bowl paints mural of Wizards guards John Wall and Bradley Beal

Ben's Chili Bowl has been a landmark to the D.C. area for not only it's atmosphere, but also because of the giant painted murals that go along the side of the restaurant.

April 11, 2017

Warriors guard Steph Curry leads NBA in jersey sales again

Steph Curry won't win back-to-back MVPs this season, but he will lead the NBA in jersey sales for a second straight year.

April 11, 2017

Boston Red Sox use disinfectants to try and fight flu bug affecting team

The case of the flu has become so bad for the Boston Red Sox that the team had to fumigate the clubhouse while they were away on a recent road trip to get rid over the germs.

April 11, 2017

Joe Thomas skewers United’s ‘re-accommodate’ line

Browns left tackle Joe Thomas is a first ballot Hall of Fame player-in-waiting, but if there ever was a Twitter Hall of Fame, Thomas could easily be inducted to that as well.

April 11, 2017