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Funeral services held for former Wise HS football players Khyree Jackson, Isaiah Hazel
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The funeral service for Khyree Jackson and Isaiah Hazel was held Friday morning at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International. The two former Wise High School graduates and football players tragically lost their lives in a car crash on July 6 in Prince George's County.
Commanders will honor creator of team's former logo as family members consider withdrawing opposition to RFK Bill
WASHINGTON — Many Washington Commanders fans call it the spiritual home of the franchise: RFK Stadium. And now, WUSA9 has learned the Commanders are making progress in removing a major roadblock from the path of the team potentially moving back to D.C. “It's really an exciting step forward,” said...
Washington region well-represented in Paris
Their athletic journeys have taken them from the District, Maryland and Virginia to Paris. More than two dozen athletes with ties to the region will compete on the biggest stage in sports at the Paris Olympics over the next two weeks.
HBCU Football: Howard University fueled by disrespect following title
Howard University seeks more recognition despite a successful 2023 season, emphasizing its talent and questioning its preseason ranking. The post HBCU Football: Howard University fueled by disrespect following title appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Heading into second Olympics, Phoebe Bacon is locked in to bring a medal home
CHEVY CHASE, Md. — When it comes to establishing herself as a world-class swimmer, Phoebe Bacon has nothing to prove; she's already competed on the highest stage. However, the 21-year-old from Chevy Chase, Maryland still believes there's more to accomplish. After missing the 2024 World Championships, she's headed into Paris more determined than ever.
Former Olympian, Maryland native Dominique Dawes reflects on U.S. women's gymnastics team's progress
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Maryland has produced its fair share of Olympic athletes. One of the most notable, is gymnast Dominique Dawes. She started in gymnastics at 6 years old, with no idea how far she would go or the barriers she would break down for future generations. "I'm...
Washington Football Odds: 2024 Total Wins Over/Under – Vegas Odds as of July 27
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. Bookmakers expect the Washington Huskies to have a middle of the road campaign in 2024, as their over/under checks in at 6.5 wins.
It could be too hot to host future Summer Olympics in DC area
Data: CarbonPlan; Note: Estimate uses median high WBGT from 26 climatological models; Chart: Simran Parwani and Erin Davis/AxiosThe majority of the world will be too hot to host the Summer Olympics by 2050, including the DMV.By the numbers: An Axios analysis of CarbonPlan data finds that, in 2050, 60% of locations globally will experience Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures above 82°F, the American College of Sports Medicine's recommended threshold for canceling outdoor, continuous activity to avoid heat illness.CarbonPlan's models estimate that 92% of weather stations in Virginia would experience temperatures above the "cancel activity" level in 2050, compared to 50% of...
Former Churchland High star Kenny Gallop Jr. ‘still hungry’ after breakout season with Howard University
NORFOLK — Before each season, Howard University defensive back Kenny Gallop Jr. puts together a checklist of things that he wants to accomplish. “I always have like a goal list that motivates me,” said Gallop, who starred at Churchland High in Portsmouth. “I have some on my phone when I wake up. I have some in my locker. So it’s always there as motivation.” Last season, Gallop accomplished ...
2024 Paris Olympics athlete profile: Helen Maroulis | Wrestling
Helen Maroulis is no stranger to making history. She seeks to become the first American women’s wrestler to win three Olympic medals after having won gold in 2016 and bronze in Tokyo. Maroulis started wrestling at age 7 and became the only Maryland public school wrestler to become an...
Northwestern Field Hockey 2024 Schedule: Tough Matchups, Championship Aspirations & Key Players
Northwestern field hockey faces a challenging 2024 schedule with 18 regular season games against high-ranking opponents, including 11 top-20 teams. Northwestern will play 18 regular season games in 2024. They will face 11 top-20 teams and the remaining seven in the top-50. Five-game tough stretch against Duke, Boston College, Louisville,...
U.S. politics are catching Olympic fever, but it's not all fun and games
With the 2024 Olympics officially kicking off Friday, politicos from Washington, D.C., and campaigners from around the country are starting to look for ways to stretch their own political muscles. First lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff are leading presidential delegations that will appear at the opening and...
DC bars kick off extended hours as the Olympic Games get underway
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) – More than 70 bars and restaurants across the District are permitted to stay open 24 hours a day through the next two weeks, as the Olympic Games get underway. “We’ve done this [before], we love it, it’s one of the things that make D.C. great,” said Jessica Cooper, Senior Manager […]
Competition Times for Alexandria, Virginia’s Olympians
ALEXANDRIA, VA – T.C. Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School) alum Noah Lyles will compete in the 100-meter preliminaries on August 3 at 5:45 am ET on NBC, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com. The semifinals will take place on Sunday, August 4, at 2 pm ET on the same networks, and the 100-meter finals will take place at 3:50 on August 4. He will compete in the 200-meter preliminaries on Monday, August 5, at 1:55 pm, the semis on Wednesday, August 7, at 2:02 pm, and the final on Thursday, August 8, at 2:30 p.m. on the same networks.
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