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This cyclist group riding from coast to coast made a stop in Winchester, but the cash prize at the finish line won’t go to the riders
WINCHESTER, Ky. (FOX 56) — A group of ambitious cyclists trying to bike across the country from Seattle to Washington, DC, made a pit stop in Winchester today. The trip is part of the Fuller Center Bike Adventure where riders bike 4,000 miles over 10 weeks, but it’s about much more than just seeing the country.
NHRA Northwest Nationals Champions: Prock, Torrence, and More Make History
Torrence, Prock were winners at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, with Austin Prock securing his fourth win of the season by defeating Paul Lee in the Funny Car finals. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock), and Chase Van Sant (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also claimed victories at the event.
McLean Little League 9-11 All-Stars win state softball tourney
With a 6-0 record, the McLean Little League age 9-11 All-Stars won recent District 4 and state tournaments, dominating the competition along the way. McLean outscored its opponents, 84-7 with two shutouts. McLean was 2-0 in the district tourney, defeating Great Falls by 12-1 and 13-2 scores. The team was...
Ryan Zimmerman among new inductees into the DC Sports Hall of Fame at Nationals Park
WASHINGTON (7News) — Sunday was a special day at Nationals Park even before the first pitch. Before the Nationals and Cincinnati Reds took the field for the final game of the three-game series, the latest class of the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame was celebrated. In a pregame ceremony,...
McLean Majors dominate state Little League softball tourney
Look what the McLean Little League Majors All-Stars did in recent District 4 and state girls softball tournaments. McLean overwhelmed opponents, going 9-0 in the competitions and outscoring those teams a combined 118-19. The All-Stars had one shutout and six opponents scored just one run. McLean defeated Great Falls in...
The Caitlin Clark phenomenon is nothing new to me, thanks to America and the Catholic Church
I first saw Caitlin Clark play basketball in the 1970s. Well, it wasn’t Clark herself. The women’s basketball phenomenon, 22, hadn’t been born yet. But I saw female players exactly like her – tough, talented, and grounded in spiritual values. This was because I grew up in a Catholic family in Maryland, went to Catholic […]
Brenden Queen wins a heavyweight fight with rival Connor Hall, takes checkered in a dramatic Hampton Heat at Langley
HAMPTON, Va. — The 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway featured an incredible display of fireworks, the majority of which exploded long after pre-race pyrotechnics graced the Eastern Virginia sky in front of a sellout crowd. The main event on a Saturday night that represented the second leg...
“eligible establishments and venues will be able to operate 24 hours and have extended hours for entertainment and alcohol sales during designated periods that will cover the 2024 Summer Olympics (and more)”
“With the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics less than two weeks away, the District’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) is reminding the community that eligible establishments and venues will be able to operate 24 hours and have extended hours for entertainment and alcohol sales during designated periods that will cover the 2024 Summer Olympics (July 26-August 11), the 2024 Paralympic Games (August 28-September 8), as well as Dine All Night (September 19-29). and Art All Night (September 27-28).
LINKS: Cooley Talks to Rothstein About His ‘Multidimensional’ Players
Ed Cooley and your Georgetown Hoyas hosted John Rothstein for a visit as part of his annual national tour. While there, Rothstein spoke with Cooley on the record, and provided some insights from his own observations and discussions with the staff. If you haven’t read the full interview already, you’re...
International Soccer Star Visits Local Students
Students at MCPS’ Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Takoma Park got the chance to spend a summer afternoon with professional soccer star Luis Palma. Palma is a Honduran footballer who plays as a winger on the Scottish Premiership club Celtic and the Honduras national team. He has also played professionally in leagues in Honduras, the United Stated, and Greece. Palma became the second Honduran player to ever score in the Champions League when he scored for Celtic against Atletico Madrid in 2023.
Oakton, Hamlet, Highlands among local division diving champs
Four local summer diving teams in the GazetteLeader’s coverage areas won division championships in the Northern Virginia Swimming League. The Oakton Otters, with a 4-1 record, finished first in Division I for the third year in a row. Overall the division crown was the team’s fourth straight, winning Division II in 2021.
Nationals vs. Reds Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, July 21, 2024
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. The Washington Nationals (46-53) are favored on the moneyline (-114) in Sunday’s contest with the Cincinnati Reds (47-52). Game time is at 1:35...
Duke Recruiting: A Look At Jordan Smith
His potential is ridiculous The DMV has long been an area of Duke recruiting interest. Mike Krzyzewski’s first great player, Johnny Dawkins, came from D.C. and his backcourt mate Tommy Amaker came from Northern Virginia. You can kind of go down the list: Danny Ferry, John Smith, Nolan Smith, Grant Hill, Kenny Blakeney, Quinn Cook and Paul XI. That’s kind of a joke because Duke has developed a pipeline from Paul XI. Recently, Duke has gotten Jeremy Roach, Trevor Keels, Darren Harris and Patrick Ngongba from Paul XI. And now they have offered Jordan Smith. Smith is a 6-3 guard...
Recap: Spirit prevails, 2-1, in inaugural Summer Cup match versus Chivas Femenil
Chester, Pa. (07/21/2024) – The Washington Spirit earned a 2-1 victory over Chivas Femenil in its first NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup match. Today’s match marked the inaugural NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup for the Washington Spirit and Chivas Femenil. The Summer Cup is the first ever international tournament collaboration in the NWSL’s history and is comprised of all 14 NWSL clubs and six Liga MX teams.
Alan FitzGerald shares his experience with First Green and looks towards hosting in the fall
This year I participated in the National Golf Day in Washington D.C., as First Green was hosting a field trip as part of the program. I indirectly became involved with the First Green at LedgeRock GC, where the nationally recognized kids’ golf instructor, Andy Miller, taught course etiquette and maintenance as part of his golf camps. He wanted the kids to learn at a young age about what goes into course maintenance and why etiquette is so important.
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