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Nats’ rising star CJ Abrams earns first All-Star Game selection
In a season marked by remarkable growth and standout performances, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has earned his first MLB All-Star selection. The milestone is the first of any prospect the Nationals acquired in the blockbuster Juan Soto trade. Abrams is part of a strong group of prospects the San Diego Padres sent Washington in exchange for Soto. While recent call-up James Wood, who was also part of the same trade, has stolen the headlines, Abrams has been the group’s frontrunner. Abrams is the Nationals only player initially named to the All-Star Game. The game will take place on July 16 at...
Nationals vs. Cardinals: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Washington Nationals (42-48), who will give the start to Mitchell Parker, host the St. Louis Cardinals (47-42) with Miles Mikolas on the hill, Monday at 4:05 PM ET. Find out how to watch the Washington-St. Louis matchup below. When is Nationals vs. Cardinals and when does it start?. This...
Every Commanders starting quarterback ever: Full list
The Washington Commanders' history dates back almost 100 years, as they are among a select few teams in NFL history that can claim such a long and rich collection of legendary players. Quarterback has been fairly fruitful for this team. Even with the team's recent history giving them the unfortunate...
Contreras homers again with three RBI to help Cardinals beat Nationals 8-3
WASHINGTON — Willson Contreras hit his second homer of the series and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 8-3 on Sunday. Contreras hit a line drive 395-foot homer off Nationals reliever Derek Law in the seventh. He also singled and scored twice with three RBIs. The two-run shot was his ninth of the season and third homer in the past five days. Contreras said he recently switched from 33.75 inch to 34-inch bat.
Commanders' rising star earns his place among the NFL's elite
Ron Rivera turned a once-consistent offensive line into one of the league's worst throughout his four-year tenure. The Washington Commanders struggled as a result, but there was a shining light amid all the doom and gloom that enveloped the struggling franchise. Rivera emphasized position versatility, often to his detriment. That...
Studio Theatre Opens a Museum Like None Other: THE COLORED MUSEUM
Washington, DC knows a thing or two about museums. We know that the best museum exhibits bring you face-to-face with something you may only know as a concept or abstraction and turn it into a solid, undeniable reality. Or maybe they show you something you experience every day, but from a completely different perspective.
Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson killed in car accident at 24
Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson, the 108th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, died in a three-car crash that also killed two of his high school teammates early Saturday morning in Maryland. He was 24. State Police said Jackson and Isaiah Hazel, 23, were pronounced dead at the scene...
Washington Wizards Complete Trade With New Orleans Pelicans
Jonas Valanciunas is coming off his third year playing for the New Orleans Pelicans. He finished the season with averages of 12.2 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while shooting 55.9% from the field and 30.8% from the three-point range in 82 games. This summer, Valanciunas became a...
Nats rookie James Wood looks to continue early success vs. Cards
Sunday marks the completion of Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood's first week in the majors, and the 21-year-old has impressed so far. Wood singled in his debut Monday against the New York Mets. On Saturday, game two of four against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, Wood hit a three-run homer -- his first in the majors -- and added a two-run double in Washington's 14-6 win.
Nats’ bullpen gets cracked open by the Cardinals in an 8-3 loss
The ball languidly rose and fell, hanging in the air as two Washington Nationals — left fielder James Wood and third baseman Trey Lipscomb — converged. Wood looked up and down, his gaze darting from the ball to Lipscomb. It appeared the 6-foot-7 outfielder was in position to...
Wizards Decline Team Option on Veteran Sharpshooter
The Washington Wizards have had a relatively uneventful offseason so far. That’s why when they declined the team option on veteran sharpshooter Landry Shamet, releasing him to free agency, it was news for the team. Here’s what the move means for Shamet’s career and the Wizards. The Washington Wizards are declining the $11 million option on guard Landry Shamet’s contract, sources tell ESPN. A career 38.4 percent three-point shooter, Shamet will join the free agent market. pic.twitter.com/WXVcK2oUKs — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2024 Wizards Decline Team Option on Veteran Sharpshooter Shamet’s Career It’s clear that Shamet isn’t really on the Wizards timeline. A 3-and-D...
New website highlights tribal voices on climate change
The Indigenous Climate Project has launched a newly designed website that highlights oral histories and traditional ecological knowledge of Northwest tribal leaders. According to news release, the website also unveils a connected middle school curriculum and a new documentary highlighting tribal leaders talking about the impacts of climate change and potential solutions. The project is a partnership between This Is Indian Country (TIIC), an indigenous-led nonprofit; Washington Wild, a statewide conservation nonprofit; and the Pacific Education Institute (PEI). The project is funded primarily by the BECU Foundation and can be viewed at thisisindiancountry.org/climate-project-1.
For Capitals, the Protas brothers come in large and XL
It seems inconceivable that anyone would call Ilya Protas — listed at 6-foot-5 and 198 pounds — “Little Pro.”. But that’s the moniker Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan gave the 17-year-old left winger days after taking him in the third round (75th overall) of the NHL draft.
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