Stafford
SPORTS
Churchill Downs record results fine, but more work ahead
After record quarterly results, it would be natural for Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen to take a victory lap. Churchill Downs Wednesday reported revenue of $890.7 million and EBITDA of $444.8 million, both records, for 2Q24. “We are demonstrating that we can deliver strong returns on the strategic choices and...
Delmarva Erupts for 17 Runs to Beat Nats
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - Delmarva had an offensive eruption to defeat the FredNats 17-5. The Shorebirds are 12-14 (35-56) while the Nats fall to 17-9 (52-40). Delmarva got a run in the first inning, then plated six more in the second inning to open up a 7-0 lead. They added another in the top of the third, and two more in the fourth to make it 10-0.
Charles swimmers secure their spots in the Prince-Mont All-Stars
Three Charles County swimmers were able to lock in their spots in an upcoming meet featuring the best of the best. Smallwood Village swimmer Amanda Cartwright secured her spot last weekend for the Prince-Mont All-Stars, her last swim meet before she begins swimming for St. Mary’s College of Maryland in the fall. During the Prince-Mont League Division C Championship on July 20, Cartwright swam second in the 15-18 girls’ 100-meter...
Thompson traces his baseball roots to Charles County
Tuesday evening after he had limited the visiting Hagerstown Boxcars to just one run in seven innings and collected the 100th win of his Atlantic League career in his 250th game as a member of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, La Plata High School graduate Daryl Thompson recalled his more youthful days playing with Hughesville Little League. Thompson, who also competed in his 250th game as a member of the Blue Crabs on Tuesday when Southern Maryland defeated Hagerstown 7-1 for his milestone victory, deflected...
Shorebirds Ride Best Offensive Performance of the Season to Victory
Delmarva Evens Series with Dominant Win over Fred Nats. Shorebirds Ride Best Offensive Performance of the Season to Victory. FREDERICKSBURG, VA: The Delmarva Shorebirds (35-56, 12-14) delivered their best offensive performance of 2024 on Wednesday night in a dominant, 17-5 win over the Fredericksburg Nationals (52-40, 17-9). The Shorebirds struck...
FredNats Shutout Shorebirds 3-0
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Nats picked up a 3-0 win over the Shorebirds, in a rain-shortened affair that was called after the sixth inning. FXBG is now 17-8 (52-39), while Delmarva is 11-14 (34-56). Brenner Cox jumped on the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the first inning...
Stand-out, 2025 RB, Jackson McCarter talks Villanova commitment
Class of 2025, dynamic, high-level running back, Jackson McCarter rushed for 1,804 yards and 24 touchdowns for Patriot high school (Nokesville, Virginia) last season. The Pioneer's star running back had a phenomenal 8.4 yards per carry. McCarter is a one of the best prospects in Virginia and recently committed to the Villanova Wildcats. We talked about his commitment to 'Nova and more for VUSports.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.