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‘Heartbroken': Governor, coaches, loved ones react to loss of 3 Wise High School football stars in tragic crash
Early Saturday morning, a tragic crash in Upper Marlboro, Maryland took the lives of three teammates and graduates at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School. Anthony "A.J." Lytton, Isaiah Hazel and Khyree Jackson were together in a maroon Dodge Charger that went off the road during a three-car crash early Saturday morning.
Football Player Capsules: Chantz Harley
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: Harley was a two-star recruit out of Landon (Bethesda, Md.) in the 2021 class. He earned several lower Division I offers and opted for Villanova.
Turf Wars kick off at Liberty Sports Park in Prince George’s County
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — The Main Attraction Recreational Sports (MARS) Turf Wars Adult Kickball Tournament began today in Upper Marlboro. The two-day tournament is put on with support from the Maryland Sports Commission and is reportedly the first-ever national kickball competition to be streamed on ESPN. Sixty teams, over...
Maryland Football Schedule Breakdown: Sure Wins, Potential Losses, Big Ten Teams Missed
In the new 18-team Big Ten, it’s all about the schedules, who everyone misses and where, and when the nasty games are. You know who the biggest teams are - some get a much bigger break than others. No game is a 100% lock in the Big Ten, and...
DC's Little League Team makes series regional tournament with community support
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — The undefeated girls D.C. Little League team is headed to Connecticut to compete in the Little League World Series regional tournament. Coach Antoine Kennedy and player Noelle O'Brien joined 7News this afternoon to discuss how much this means to them. "Everybody in the DMV really...
Eubanks Turns Down Offers to Sell Stakes Winner Play Harder
LAUREL, MD – Turning down the opportunity to sell 3-year-old Play Harder both privately and through public auction, Rising Sun Racing Stables, Inc.’s Dan Eubanks will continue to campaign his newly turned stakes winner. A bay son of Grade 1 winner Outwork bred in Maryland by Maria Haire,...
Local recruiting run continues for Maryland as DL Bryce Jenkins commits
Maryland's push to keep its best players home got another boost Saturday when one of the top uncommitted players in the DMV joined the class. Washington (D.C.) Friendship Collegiate two-way lineman Bryce Jenkins announced his commitment to Maryland. He will head to the College Park, Md., school as a defensive lineman.
Washington Commanders Updates: Moves, Home Base Debates & Tragic Loss – Daily Slop 7/24 Recap
The state of Maryland is advocating for fair competition to keep the Washington Commanders within its jurisdiction, emphasizing the importance of binding agreements regarding the team's future stadium property. If the bill granting long-term control of RFK Stadium's land to D.C. passes, the Commanders could potentially return to their former grounds, impacting Maryland's prospects of hosting the team.
UW Men Win Grand Challenge Cup Semifinal; Final Next
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, U.K. – Washington's national champion men's varsity eight crew will race for the Grand Challenge Cup Sunday at Henley Royal Regatta after beating a crew from Princeton Training Center & Craftsbury Racing Project Saturday. The Husky crew, featuring the same lineup that won the program's 20th IRA national...
Upper Marlboro Native Mikayla Moore’s Journey To Defend Her Title
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. – Mikayla Moore’s passion for riding motorcycles started at just 6 years old with her Yamaha TT-R50 when her parents were exploring what other sports she’d enjoy outside of ballet, gymnastics, and soccer. What started as a fun family hobby for Moore would soon...
This Bowie Baysox reliever is excelling, yet flying a bit under the radar
BOWIE, Md. – You won’t find his name on those top 30 prospect lists. He doesn’t throw a blazing fastball. He played college ball at the Div. 1 level and was not a high draft pick. But what Bowie bullpen right-hander Dylan Heid does have is very...
Nationals make roster moves with two former Vols
Washington announced roster moves, including two former Vols, on Saturday. “The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester and designated third baseman Nick Senzel for assignment on Saturday,” Washington President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo announced. Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round...
Archbishop Spalding QB Malik Washington On Why He Committed To Maryland Football
Archbishop Spalding senior quarterback Malik Washington had it instilled in him from a young age to not take anything for granted. His goal in life is to “leave a legacy” that lasts. On June 28, Washington took a major step toward achieving that goal. The consensus four-star recruit...
Rockville High School Won the “It’s Academic” Super Bowl (DMV) 25 Years Ago
In this edition of the MoCo Time Capsule, we take a look at a team of students from Rockville High School that led their school to victory in the “It’s Academic” Superbowl, beating the champions of the Baltimore and Central Virginia regions back in 1999. A total...
T-Bolts Outfielder Matthew Walters Showcases Passion for Performance With National Anthem Renditions
Matthew Walters stood alongside the first baseline for the National Anthem at a Thunderbolts game last July as he typically would. He placed his right hand on his white T-Bolts jersey over his heart and swayed throughout the song. This time, however, Walters gripped a microphone and echoed the song...
Maryland Basketball: Ja'Kobi Gillespie on his new team, football career, XFINITY excitement and more
Kevin Willard welcomes plenty of newcomers to his Maryland men's basketball program this year. One with big shoes to fill is Belmont transfer point guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie. All-Big Ten first-team point guard Jahmir Young, who was recently honored among Maryland greats, is gone after two years in College Park. Young averaged 20.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists this past season, and he is tied for the fifth-best career scoring average (18 points per game) in program history.
Washington DC sports betting handle reaches record $35.4m in May
The sports betting handle increased by 183 per cent year-on-year. US.- Washington DC’s sports betting handle was $35.4m in May, up 183 per cent compared to May 2023, establishing a new record for the District. Revenue was $5.4m, also a new high, and tax receipts reached $544,600. FanDuel’s new...
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