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Commanders will honor creator of team's former logo as family members consider withdrawing opposition to RFK Bill
WASHINGTON — Many Washington Commanders fans call it the spiritual home of the franchise: RFK Stadium. And now, WUSA9 has learned the Commanders are making progress in removing a major roadblock from the path of the team potentially moving back to D.C. “It's really an exciting step forward,” said...
Heading into second Olympics, Phoebe Bacon is locked in to bring a medal home
CHEVY CHASE, Md. — When it comes to establishing herself as a world-class swimmer, Phoebe Bacon has nothing to prove; she's already competed on the highest stage. However, the 21-year-old from Chevy Chase, Maryland still believes there's more to accomplish. After missing the 2024 World Championships, she's headed into Paris more determined than ever.
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:. Phoebe Bacon,...
Pep rally in Bethesda celebrates 3 Montgomery County natives heading to Olympics for swimming
BETHESDA, Md. (DC News Now) — Many gathered at a pep rally in Bethesda to cheer on three swimmers from Montgomery County who are going to compete in the Olympics. Representing 15% of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Swimming Team, Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon and Erin Gemmell all attended Stone Ridge School and will be heading […]
Funeral services held for former Wise HS football players Khyree Jackson, Isaiah Hazel
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The funeral service for Khyree Jackson and Isaiah Hazel was held Friday morning at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International. The two former Wise High School graduates and football players tragically lost their lives in a car crash on July 6 in Prince George's County.
2024 Paris Olympics athlete profile: Helen Maroulis | Wrestling
Helen Maroulis is no stranger to making history. She seeks to become the first American women’s wrestler to win three Olympic medals after having won gold in 2016 and bronze in Tokyo. Maroulis started wrestling at age 7 and became the only Maryland public school wrestler to become an...
Three swimmers from a Bethesda private school make it to the Olympics in Paris.
At Stone Ridge School for the Sacred Heart, Phoebe Bacon and Erin Gemmell were used to swimming in the shadow of Katie Ledecky, a prominent figure in the swimming world. For the very first time, the three Stone Ridge alumnae will be participating together in the Paris Olympics this summer.
Washington region well-represented in Paris
Their athletic journeys have taken them from the District, Maryland and Virginia to Paris. More than two dozen athletes with ties to the region will compete on the biggest stage in sports at the Paris Olympics over the next two weeks.
HBCU Football: Howard University fueled by disrespect following title
Howard University seeks more recognition despite a successful 2023 season, emphasizing its talent and questioning its preseason ranking. The post HBCU Football: Howard University fueled by disrespect following title appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Rising Seneca Valley Sophomore Moni Jinasena Wins Silver Medal in USA Karate Nationals
Manmitha Jinasena (Moni), a rising sophomore at Seneca Valley High School, represented Maryland and won a Silver medal for Kata at the USA Karate Nationals! Her journey began in Sri Lanka at just 8-years-old and she has dreams of joining the National team, MCPS recently shared. She is a student...
Former Olympian, Maryland native Dominique Dawes reflects on U.S. women's gymnastics team's progress
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Maryland has produced its fair share of Olympic athletes. One of the most notable, is gymnast Dominique Dawes. She started in gymnastics at 6 years old, with no idea how far she would go or the barriers she would break down for future generations. "I'm...
U.S. politics are catching Olympic fever, but it's not all fun and games
With the 2024 Olympics officially kicking off Friday, politicos from Washington, D.C., and campaigners from around the country are starting to look for ways to stretch their own political muscles. First lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff are leading presidential delegations that will appear at the opening and...
‘Pickleball for all’: Montgomery County Public Schools offering varsity pickleball this fall
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Last fall, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) became the first school district in the nation to pilot pickleball as a corollary sport at 11 high school. Now, they’re expanding the sport to all 25 high schools. Pickleball has quickly taken over the country, and this fall, the sport […]
D.C.-area athletes to watch at the Paris Olympics
The DMV's Olympians are in Paris getting ready for the opening ceremony Friday afternoon — stars including seven-time, gold-winning swimmer Katie Ledecky and basketballer Kevin Durant.Why it matters: There are 19 Olympians from the Washington region to root for in this year's games, which run through Aug. 11.By the numbers: We have three swimmers joining Bethesda's Ledecky — Phoebe Bacon from Chevy Chase, Erin Gemmell from Potomac, and Torri Huske from Arlington.The area is well represented in U.S. national team soccer players: Kevin Paredes (South Riding, Virginia) and Griffin Yow (Clifton, Virginia) playing for the men's team and Emily Fox...
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