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Matthew Paras

Matthew Paras

Matthew Paras is a digital sports writer for the Washington Times, covering the Washington Capitals and whatever else is needed. Originally from Chicago, he attended DePaul University and was the editor in chief of the student newspaper, The DePaulia. He had previous internships with the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Northwest Herald. He can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Matthew Paras

PGA Tour chief operating officer Ron Price testifies before a Senate Subcommittee on Investigations hearing on the proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf partnership, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

PGA Tour, LIV Golf agreement details emerge in Senate subcommittee hearing

A Senate subcommittee released documents Tuesday that revealed new details about how the framework agreement between the PGA and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf came about, documents that reveal the entities have plans that would dramatically transform professional golf. Published July 11, 2023

The pitch clock is visible as Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler stands at the plate during an at-bat during the second inning of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Baltimore. The Twins won 1-0. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

MLB pitch clock having intended effect on speeding up games

Near the beginning of the season, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred declared that the pitch clock and other rule changes would restore baseball to "when it was the most popular." The executive didn't specify when exactly the sport ruled all, but for context, the five most-watched World Series fell between 1978 and 1982. Published July 10, 2023

FILE - LSU outfielder Dylan Crews (3) during an NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game against Kentucky in Baton Rouge, La., Sunday, June 11, 2023. Crews, an outfielder who hit .426 for the Tigers on their way to the national title, could be the first player taken in Sunday night's Major League Baseball draft."(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

Nationals select Dylan Crews second overall in MLB Draft

The Nationals drafted LSU outfielder Dylan Crews with the second overall pick in Sunday's MLB draft, selecting the nation's top college hitter who hit .426 this past season. The 21-year-old was the obvious choice for the Nationals after the Pittsburgh Pirates selected LSU pitcher Paul Skenes ahead of Washington. Published July 9, 2023

Washington Commanders center Chase Roullier (73) leaves the field on a cart after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. The Washington Commanders are releasing center Chase Roullier with a post-June 1 designation, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, May 5, 2023, because the team had not announced the move. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel, File)

Chase Roullier retires after back-to-back season-ending injuries

The former Washington Commanders center said in a social media post that he has retired from football. The announcement comes months after the Commanders released Roullier, who had suffered season-ending injuries in each of the last two years. Published July 5, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes' Max Pacioretty (67) skates against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. With just a $1 million increase to the salary cap in 2023 and even more expected next year, short contracts like Pacioretty's are a popular route for players and teams willing to take moderate risks and kick money down the road. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Capitals pivot in free agency after trade market fails to pan out

The Washington Capitals went into last week's NHL draft intending to make a trade. The team wanted to land a forward --- preferably in the 25-to-30 age range --- who would upgrade its top six. Washington surveyed the market and pursued "a number of things," general manager Brian MacLellan said. Published July 2, 2023

FILE - Washington Wizards' Kyle Kuzma (33) gets past Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, March 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. Kuzma agreed to a $102 million, four-year deal with the Wizards, a person with knowledge of the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Kyle Kuzma deal doesn’t mean the rebuild is on pause

Kyle Kuzma knows what he's signing up for. Shortly after agreeing to stay with the Washington Wizards on a four-year, $102 million contract, the forward took to social media to acknowledge his return -- and the different circumstances he now finds himself in. Published July 2, 2023

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma looks on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Kyle Kuzma to return to Wizards on four-year, $102 million contract

The Wizards agreed to re-sign forward Kyle Kuzma on a four-year, $102 million deal, according to ESPN. The deal keeps Kuzma in the District, where he's thrived the last two seasons. Kuzma gets a career payday after a season in which he averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game. Published June 30, 2023