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He was too small for football and got into lots of fights. Now, this Prince George’s Co. boxer is going to the Olympics
Prince George’s County native Jahmal Harvey grew up a fighter, but had to learn to become a boxer. Now, at 21, Harvey is gearing up to compete in the Olympics after winning gold at the 2023 Pan American Games to punch his ticket to Paris. “It meant a lot...
Falls Church Little League All-Stars Claim District Runner-Up Title
The Falls Church Kiwanis Little League All-Stars program has concluded another thrilling season, marked by impressive performances and unforgettable moments on the diamond. The Majors team placed runner’s up out of the 12 teams participating in VA’s District 4 which is widely considered to be the most talented in the state. The team showcased grit and dedication, finishing with a commendable record of 5-2 in the tournament. Their six week journey together was marked by memorable victories, hard-fought battles and a lot of fun.
Penn State hockey adds Army to 2024-25 schedule, to play in Washington D.C.
Penn State men's ice hockey will face Army on Thursday, December 12 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. it was announced on Wednesday. JOIN TODAY AND GET 30 DAYS FREE! | THE LIONS DEN FORUM | PENN STATE FOOTBALL 2025 RECRUITING CLASS | PENN STATE BASKETBALL RECRUITING. The matchup...
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 […]
Jason Wright out as Commanders’ team president
The Washington Commanders and team president Jason Wright are parting ways, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. Wright will move out of his role as team president and assume the role of senior adviser as the team begins an immediate search for a new team president. He will depart the organization by the end of the upcoming 2024 season. Wright was hired in August 2020 as the organization had just changed its name from the “Redskins” to the “Football Team” after pressure from sponsors. He replaced Bruce Allen in the role, and he was in charge of leading the...
“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).
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...
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.
Portsmouth grad Ryan Minckler picked by Washington Nationals in MLB draft, plans to sign
PORTSMOUTH — Right-handed pitcher Ryan Minckler had recently confirmed his plan was to transfer and enroll at Arizona State University this fall to continue his college baseball career. That changed when his name was called by the Washington Nationals, who selected the 2021 Portsmouth High School graduate in the 19th round (560th overall) of the Major League Baseball draft this week. ...
Chesterbrook wins final swim meet; Langley ties for first place
The Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks (4-1) ended their summer regular swimming season with a 290-130 road victory over Donaldson Run in Division 1 Northern Virginia Swimming League action. Chesterbrook finished second in the division standings. In the win, double race winners were Katherine Talbert, McKenzie Cory, Emma Maher, Mara Wilson, Ezra...
BetMGM Sportsbook DC Bonus: $1,500 First-Bet Promo To Celebrate Launch
Exciting news for sports fans in Washington D.C.! BetMGM Sportsbook has officially launched in the district. New users are in for a fantastic surprise – you can receive up to $1,500 in bet protection as a welcome gift!. The best part? No BetMGM DC bonus code is necessary to...
BetMGM Kicks Off Sports Betting in Washington DC with a Bonus!
Sports betting fans in Washington D.C. have a new reason to celebrate. BetMGM, a prominent player in the iGaming and sports betting industry, has officially launched its mobile sports betting operations across the District. This is a big deal because until recently, FanDuel was the only show in town. Must...
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