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Maryland senator wants 'binding agreement' with Commanders about future of Commanders field in Prince Georges County
GREATER LANDOVER, Md. — With the Washington Commanders first pre-season game fast approaching, fans aren’t just focused on what happens on the field. They also want to know where owner Josh Harris is going to build the new stadium he’s been talking about. Now, WUSA9 has learned...
Hayfield football staffer flouts rules; Coach’s controversial past surfaces
This past Sunday, Brenden Hughes, a new wide receiver coach and passing game coordinator for the Hayfield Secondary School football team in Alexandria, tweeted at 4:36 p.m., urging student-athletes to “get some work Monday and Tuesday this week” with training at “$25 a session!”. The problem: as...
DC Little League softball team meets fundraiser goal in 24 hours
WASHINGTON — A trailblazing softball team from D.C. is making history and now thanks to the generosity from the community, they will get to compete in the World Series. The Mamie Johnson Little League Softball team is made up predominantly of Black girls from Wards 7 and 8. The team just won the DC 1 State Championship on June 22. Now, the next step in their journey is heading to Bristol, Connecticut, for the Little League World Series Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament. The tourney includes teams from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
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...
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...
2024 Training Camp: 4 Washington Commanders Players Set for Redemption
In preparation for the 2024 season, the Washington Commanders are gearing up with a renewed sense of determination and competitiveness under Dan Quinn's leadership. As the team heads into training camp, the focus is on evaluating players and finalizing the roster amidst heightened competition following off-season acquisitions. Dan Quinn and...
Dozens of teams from across the country to compete in Maryland kickball tournament this weekend
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — The variety of viewing possibilities on streaming platforms for sports fans seems never-ending, even for a game some may not have thought of in years. With the Orioles on the road this weekend, sports fans can head to Liberty Sports Park, in Upper Marlboro, for a blast from the past: kickball.
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...
Hagerstown's newest Little League is Maryland's District 1 10-12 champion
MAUGANSVILLE -- The newest Little League in Washington County won the 2024 Maryland District 1 10-12 Baseball championship on Tuesday. Trey Keatts had two hits and two RBIs, and Maddex Murray and Jaxon Shanholtz also had two hits as Hub City scored seven runs in the third inning and five in the fifth to defeat Halfway National 15-11 and win the title with a 3-0 record.
Latest standings for Northern Virginia Senior Softball League
Below are regular-season standings for teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring season for the week ending June 28. Games in the three conferences are played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. When the regular season ends, playoff games follow. The three team leaders through...
Langley wins in NVSL Division 2 swim action, while Oakton loses
In Division 2 Northern Virginia Swimming League action June 29, the visiting Langley Wildthings (2-1) defeated the McLean Marlins, 251-165. McLean fell to 0-3. Also in Division 2 the same day, the Oakton Otters (2-1) lost to Crosspointe (3-0), 239-181, in a showdown for first place. For Langley, double winners...
Semi-pro soccer team is finding success on and off the field
Falls Church City’s semi-pro soccer team, Virginia Dream FC, are in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) Postseason Championship Game for the second consecutive season. The team was regular-season champion of the UPSL DMV South and after earning a 3-0 victory this past Sunday, June 30. They will play in, and host, the championship match this coming Saturday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Meridian High School.
Falls Church Blue All-Star Team Shows Grit
The Falls Church Little League’s 10-11 age division All-Star team wrapped up their season with one win to their name, but their journey was filled with moments of resilience, skill, and determination that captivated fans throughout their campaign. Their season opener against Arlington National set the tone with an impressive 12-3 victory. Finn Thompson and Aidan Izawa led the offensive charge with three hits each, while Paul Thiede contributed two hits. Max Caddy, Franco Perez, Theo Jones, and Lucas Berthiaume added key hits to secure the win. On the mound, Will Schiffer struck out six batters, supported by Emmett Grenfell’s two strikeouts.
Arlington Swimmer Torri Huske Goes for Gold–Again
When Olympic swimmers take their marks at the summer games in Paris in just a few weeks, one Arlington native will be among them. Yorktown High School grad Torri Huske will represent the United States once again, and is a favorite to win gold in the 100 fly according to Swimming World Magazine.
Former Titan, Reese Crochet, now hurls for Aces
Alexandria Aces pitcher Reese Crochet is keeping his athletic dream close to home. The left-handed fireballer, who hails from Alexandria, has played baseball in his hometown for most of his life and is currently becoming the star set-up hurler for the Aces, who have broken out to another smooth record and then beat perennial powerhouse Bethesda Big Train in a three-game series to claim the Ripken crown. The team leads the South Division of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League with a 18-7 as of Tuesday, according to the Aces website.
FHYAA Names Jackson Casey Scholarship Winners
Alexandria, VA – Luke Chambers and Avery Olsen from West Potomac High School have been named winners of the 2024 Jackson Casey Scholarship presented by the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association. The Casey family personally presented the scholarships. Chambers is a member of the Class of 2024 at West...
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