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MoCo’s Masai Russell Sets Olympic Trials Record, Qualifies For Olympics
Potomac native and Bullis alumna Masai Russell set an Olympic trials record and qualified for the Paris Olympics with a 12.25 in the 100m hurdles. While at Bullis, Masai accomplished the following as a student athlete:. Top-ranked 300m hurdler all four years in high school. Eight-time National Champion (sprint relays...
D.C. Basketball Hall of Famer James ‘Butch’ McAdams dies
Legendary D.C. high school basketball coach and sports talk show host James “Butch” McAdams passed away on June 23. The longtime mentor and community leader died in his home, located in northwest D.C. McAdams was a true pillar of the D.C. sports community. The District of Columbia State...
Coach Joe Lee leads Bullis Track & Field into national prominence
WASHINGTON (7News) — Joe Lee is like a mad professor. The track is his laboratory. He's detail-oriented and leaves no stone unturned. Going into his 12th year at Bullis School, a private school in Potomac, Maryland, Lee has transformed the track and field program into a national power. Watch...
Maryland takes control of historic Pimlico Race Course as it prepares for makeover
BALTIMORE -- The state of Maryland has officially taken ownership of Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course as it plans to redevelop the venue.The Stronach Group transferred ownership on Monday to the state which will begin demolition to make Pimlico a year-round site for thoroughbred racing.All racing, training and wagering operations at the home of the Preakness Stakes will cease on Sept. 1. Site work and demolition is expected to start this fall.The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes will be held at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. The race will move to Laurel in 2026.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure in May to rebuild Baltimore's historic but antiquated race course and transfer the track to state control.Under the new law, Maryland can use $400 million in state bonds to rebuild the home of the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.The process involves Maryland taking over control of the track, building a training center and eventually closing Laurel Park to shift full-time racing to Pimlico.The plan includes renovating the track surface and grandstand, adding additional stalls and a new training track, as well as redevelop the surrounding Park Heights neighborhood.
Stone Ridge Prepares to Celebrate Trio of Olympic Swimmers
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda is preparing to celebrate three alums making the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team. Following the Olympic Trials, Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon and Erin Gemmell were named to the Olympic team roster heading to Paris. In honor of the three making the team,...
Registation opens for Senior Olympics
Online registration opened July 1 for the 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. There are 83 events during 15 days of competitions, Sept. 14-29. Events include sports, such as power walking, swimming, and pickleball, and also non-athletic events, such as Scrabble and jigsaw puzzles. Participants must be 50 years of age...
Hoops Recruiting Notes From The Trail
HYATTSVILLE, Md. – Things are starting to come into focus now after the June live periods in regards to Maryland Basketball recruiting. Here's what I saw and heard:. Chris Jeffrey, 6-2, PG, Mt. Zion Prep (Lanham, Md.): Yes, the staff is still recruiting Acaden Lewis, but that's the longest of longshots. They backed off Chance Mallory, and while Tyler Jackson could still be in the mix, all signs point to Jeffrey as being the point guard target in the '25 class.
Big Blue Swim School Sets Opening Date; 80% Off Swim Lesson Offer Available
Big Blue Swim School, located at 13032 Middlebrook Rd in Germantown, is offering a deal of 80% off the first four swim lessons ahead of its scheduled opening. The swim school, which has taken over the former site of Monkey Joe’s from 2016-2019 and Hard Times Cafe before that, has a planned July 8th opening date. Big Blue was founded in 2009 by U.S National Champion swimmer Chris DeJong and this will be the school’s first Maryland location. No opening date has been announced.
MM 7.2: Maryland football earns commitments from 3-star defensive players
Maryland football added to a commitment-filled weekend on Saturday, when two three-star defensive players announced their decision via Instagram. Edge rusher Sidney Stewart attends Concordia Prep in Towson, Md. He is the 97th-ranked player at his position and the No. 43-ranked player from Maryland, according to the 247Sports Composite. He chose Maryland over Boston College, Indiana and Virginia Tech.
Alexandria’s Noah Lyles wins 200 meters in qualifier and will run two races in Paris Olympics
Alexandria native Noah Lyles won the 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials on June 29, and will represent the U.S. in that race and the 100 meters in the upcoming Olympic games in Paris, France. The 26-year-old Lyles ran the 200 meters in 19.53 seconds — the fastest time...
Football Player Capsules: Sean Williams
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: The Washington, D.C., native Williams was a mid-three-star recruit out of St. John’s (Washington, D.C.) in the 2023 class.
Swim lessons throughout the DMV for children and adults
WASHINGTON - During this sizzling heat wave, there is no better way to cool down than a nice swim. For those that do not know how to swim, no need to fret, there are plenty of local places to start your swim lessons. Here are multiple locations across the DMV...
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