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Maryland women's basketball coach Brenda Frese stars in viral videos
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The head coach for the women's basketball team at the University of Maryland is going viral for her sweet moves and fun videos. WUSA9's Chick Hernandez found himself going down a rabbit hole recently, and that led him to Coach Brenda Frese and her entertaining videos.
Shakira Austin, healthy & ready lead the Mystics
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) – One of the biggest questions looming over the Washington Mystics heading into the 2024 season, was will Shakira Austin be healthy to start the year? After suffering a torn labrum in her hip, and undergoing surgery at the end of 2023, Austin confirmed on media day that she is 100% […]
Monumental Sports owner Ted Leonsis on what’s next for Capital One Arena
Last month, the D.C. Council voted to spend $515 million to help Monumental Sports renovate Capital One Arena. Now, negotiations are underway with owner Ted Leonsis on an agreement aimed at addressing public safety and development around the arena. Leonsis joins Kojo and Tom to discuss the deal and his vision for the future of the arena and the surrounding neighborhood.
Athlete of the Week: Maryland high school pitcher throws 'immaculate inning'
NORTH BETHESDA, Md (7News) — Georgetown Prep’s Austin Weiss is fast becoming a problem for DMV hitters. “I have a three-pitch mix,” Weiss told 7News Sports. “So, if I want to throw off-speed stuff, they're just sitting on the fastball, because it's a huge velo gap. So, I just throw that. They either don't swing or they swing really early. So, I just have a lot of confidence out there.”
Erie SeaWolves feed off Workman’s open homer for 8-4 win against Bowie
(WJET)– The Erie SeaWolves looked to bounce back from their 5-1 to Bowie on Friday. The same teams played on Saturday. Gage Workman jumpstarted the scoring with a leadoff home run. Erie went on to win 8-4. Bowie and Erie play their series finale on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. Lael Lockhart is set to start […]
Pressure Mounts At Regatta Series in Annapolis
YouTube Playlist for Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Annapolis. On the second day of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Annapolis, the full breadth of the 222-boat regatta bonanza was on display with the addition of the regatta’s distance racers, 16 hardy teams that were dispatched on a long multi-leg course on Chesapeake Bay on a raw and rainy day.
Avenue Community Calendar
Upcoming competition for CCBC-Essex sports teams Friday, May 3 Baseball: vs. Lackawanna College @ CCBC-Essex Baseball Field, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (double-header). This event is part of Faculty Appreciation Day and is the regular season finale. Saturday, May 11 ...
National Women’s Half Marathon to close District roads Sunday morning
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — This weekend, thousands of runners are taking to the streets in D.C. for the fifth National Women’s Half Marathon and 8K. Nearly 3,000 people from all over the country – and the world – are running this year. The National Park Service announced several road closures this Sunday, May 3. […]
Reading with Robert: 7News highlights LeBron James' book at Mt. Vernon Woods Elementary
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — 7News' Robert Burton visited 6th graders at Mt. Vernon Woods Elementary in Alexandria. "I Promise" by LeBron James. LeBron James may have been eliminated in the playoffs but clearly, his reach is well beyond the basketball court. This is the second reading in a row where the students picked "I Promise" by the NBA superstar.
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