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‘Honored and blessed’: Md. native Jordan Wallace on becoming first African American to compete in Porsche Carrera Cup North America
A D.C.-area native is breaking barriers in the sport of racing: In March, Jordan Wallace became the first African American to compete in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America. “It never really registered that I would be the first African American to compete in the series or anything like that,” Wallace told WTOP.
A throwback to Caleb Williams' championship-winning Hail Mary, a top play of the decade
With the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears picked a player they hope will become the quarterback they have needed for oh so long to win a championship: Caleb Williams. The former USC star and Heisman winner’s championship pedigree goes back to his prep days,...
A New Movement Of Black Women Taking An Interest In Golf Is Rising, Thanks To Sierra Balgar
City Girls Golf. Image Credit: @citygirlsgolf on Instagram. The ladies are stepping up and taking a swing at the game of champions!. Meet Sierra Balgar, a Washington D.C. native who is igniting a passion for golf among Black women, a demographic historically underrepresented in the sport. Balgar is the driving...
Gov. Moore confident in Maryland’s play to keep Commanders
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Amid a jurisdictional tug-of-war over the future home of the Washington Commanders, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Wednesday struck an assured posture on his state’s ability to keep the team in Prince George’s County. “I’m very confident we’re going to put together the most...
Southern Maryland athletes compete at Calvert
A quartet of Southern Maryland Athletic Conference outdoor track and field teams, at least one from each of the three counties that comprise the region, were on hand at Calvert High School on Tuesday afternoon as the numerous athletes tuned up for the upcoming SMAC championships at St. Charles on May 7 and 9. Tuesday afternoon offered male and female athletes alike from host Calvert, La Plata, Leonardtown and St. Charles high schools a chance to prep for the championships that the Spartans will host...
Langley Girl’s Lacrosse looking to end season on a strong note
The Lady Saxons were dominant in their senior night win against Wakefield School, 19-0 on April 19. This moves the team to (10-2) overall and (3-1) in the conference. Head Coach Lauren Burke said energy was the main factor to solidify their win. “The girls came out with a ton...
Baseball loses to Georgetown 13-5 in DMV showdown
Baseball (23-17, 6-6 A-10) fell to Georgetown (27-13, 8-4 A-10) Tuesday night in a 13-5 loss, unable to climb out of an early 12-run hole. Georgetown came out swinging in the District showdown, registering five runs in the second inning and adding seven more in the third to quickly surge to a 12-0 advantage in the first three innings. Notably, the Hoyas only notched one more hit than the Revs, 10 compared to nine, but two walks and a GW error bringing in two runs helped to give Georgetown the win.
Tuesday Trends: Kelley Lynch’s recent success, Brooke Nelson’s career year on both sides
Former teammates Kelley Lynch and Brooke Nelson are both enjoying great seasons for LSU and Washington. To access this post, you must purchase one of the following subscriptions: BULLPEN CLUB, DUGOUT CLUB or FOUNDERS CLUB.
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