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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.
D.C. sports fans react to the approval for demolition of RFK Stadium
WASHINGTON (7News) — The time has come. RFK Stadium is officially set for demolition. Frankly, it's been a long time coming. The 63-year-old stadium has been sitting empty for the last 5 years. On Thursday, the National Park Service found that the demolition would not negatively impact the environment surrounding the RFK campus.
Maryland Basketball Transfer Portal: Former ACC sharpshooter set to check out Terps
Maryland basketball's search for outside shooting will bring another new name to campus, Clemson transfer Alex Hemenway. Hemenway, who shot 47.1 percent from 3-point range last season, will visit also Vanderbilt this weekend and is planning to visit to Indiana on May 14. Rutgers is the other team in his final four.
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.
Two Maryland coaches bring knowledge and love for their alma mater to their program
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Caitlyn Phipps and Nadine Hadnagy were Maryland women’s lacrosse legends, a national player of the year and player of the year finalist, but it’s not just their knowledge of the game they bring to coaching. Their love for the program is a key part.
Maryland football quarterbacks battle in annual Spring Game in search of new starter
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – With the departure of four year Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, Maryland football is in search of a new offensive leader. 2023 backup quarterbacks Billy Edwards, Jr. and Cam Edge along with new transfer MJ Morris, competed in front of fans at the annual Red vs. White Spring game in efforts to strengthen their chances of landing the starting role.
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.”
Georgetown Students Spectate as F1 Comes to DC
With the smell of burnt rubber thick in the air, thousands gathered along Pennsylvania Avenue for the Red Bull Showrun D.C. to watch Red Bull’s fleet of motorsports cars fly down the road April 20. The free event featured a Ford GT3 demo followed by a Subaru Rally Car...
Maryland Head Football Coach Says Faith is Part of Team’s Growth
Maryland head coach Mike Locksley was pleased to have Pastor John K. Jenkins and Pastor Keith Battle as honorary coaches for the Red and White game on Maryland Day, bringing together faith and community connections. The post Maryland Head Football Coach Says Faith is Part of Team’s Growth appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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.
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