Spirit Advance to NWSL Championship Game

Washington Spirit advanced to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship game with a 2-1 win Sunday over OL Reign in Tacoma, Wa. Other than two COVID-related forfeits, Spirit has now won 10 consecutive games on...

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Paint Branch Plows Through Einstein, Faces Northwest Next

Coming off a bye week, top-seeded Paint Branch showed no rust in a convincing 56-20 2nd round 4A playoff win over Einstein. The Panthers set the tone early with a bruising style of play and commitment to establishing the run...

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High School Football Playoffs: Week 2 Schedule

After an exciting first week of playoff football, we have moved on to the next round and are one step closer to crowning high school football champions for the 2021 season. Here is a look at the complete Week 2 schedule involving...

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Post-Game Chaos Mars WJ-B-CC Playoff Game: ‘We Can Be Athletic Rivals Safely and Respectfully’

The principals of Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson High Schools sent letters home to families Monday addressing “several serious incidents” that took place after a playoff football game between the two schools...

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Washington Spirit’s Unlikely Run to NWSL Semifinals is Extra Special

Given what transpired within the organization the past few months, Washington Spirit’s run to the NWSL final four would rate as somewhere between extremely  unlikely and stunning. Spirit advanced to the NWSL semifinals...

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‘Shirley & Walter’ Sculpture Memorializes Two DC Sports Legends

Two of Washington DC’s sports icons were memorialized on Saturday at Povich Field in Bethesda.  The ‘Shirley & Walter’ bronze sculpture was unveiled in front of an invitation-only crowd of about 100 people...

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October 25, 2019 | Hannah Dalsheim

What You Need To Know About World Series Game 3

Heading to World Series Game 3? Here’s what you need to know: Nationals currently lead 2-0 in the series against the Houston Astros. The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown and caught by Chad Cordero and Brian Schneider, members of the 2005 Nationals inaugural team. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. First pitch is at 8:07 […]

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October 25, 2019 | Hannah Dalsheim

If You’re Heading Downtown for the World Series Game, Here Are Some Transportation Tips

The World Series is back in Washington D.C. for the first time in 86 years. 40,000 plus people will be attending Game 3 tonight which is scheduled to start at 8:07 p.m. but there will be thousands of others in the vicinity of the ballpark at restaurants, bars or just hanging around. D.C. officials are […]

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October 24, 2019 | Staff Writer

Rockville Hosting Outdoor World Series Watch Party

Friday night will mark the first World Series game in Washington, DC since 1933. The cheapest tickets (standing room only) for the Astros-Nationals game are going for over $1000 on the secondary market. If you are not one of the lucky ones to have scored a ticket, you will have many options to watch the […]

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October 22, 2019 | Joe Yasharoff

Nationals’ Well Wishers Include Area Athletes, Teams and Landmarks

There is no shortage of well wishers for the Washington Nationals as they begin their quest Tuesday night for their first World Series title. Go #Nats, from the (temporarily and unofficially) rechristened @Nationals Mall! #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/QtkwVD0rZP — National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) October 22, 2019 Best of luck to the Washington @Nationals in the #WorldSeries, from […]

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October 22, 2019 | Hannah Dalsheim

Local Bars, Restaurants Offer Many Options to Watch Nationals’ World Series Games

Trying to find a place to watch the Washington Nationals in the World Series this week? There are several options in Montgomery County. Here are just a few: Matchbox, located at 1699 Rockville Pike is offering Happy Hour priced food and drinks to anyone wearing Nationals gear. Quincy’s South, located at 11401 Woodglen Drive in […]

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October 21, 2019 | Phil Fabrizio

Seneca Valley Upsets Previously Unbeaten Rockville

In a stunner at John Harvill Stadium Seneca Valley upsets previously unbeaten Rockville 14-9. What looked early on to be a defensive match between these two teams turned quickly into an offensive fourth quarter struggle.  Both teams went into the locker rooms at halftime with Rockville up 3-0 and Seneca Valley celebrating their homecoming event.  […]

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October 13, 2019 | Phil Fabrizio

Good Counsel Upends #1 Gonzaga in 5 OT Thriller

Four quarters pass and I am still waiting for the dessert course.  Gonzaga ranked #1 in the DMV and Good Counsel is #5 and neither looked topped ranked. At the end of regulation, it’s tied 7-7.  Gonzaga only a few minutes prior to the end missed on a game winning 20-yard field goal.  At this […]

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October 4, 2019 | Joe Yasharoff

Einstein High School Celebrates New Artificial Turf Field

Albert Einstein High School’s slogan is “The place to be.” That was certainly the case Friday morning. There were football players, a marching band, cheerleaders, poms and Einstein’s entire student population. No, there wasn’t a football game being played at the Kensington school. Instead, it was a pep rally and ribbon cutting to show off […]

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October 1, 2019 | Phil Fabrizio

Deja Vu All Over Again: Maryland Dominated by Penn State 59-0

Tailgating in College Park, MD: Friday, September 27, 2019 Harold Ramis could have not written the script any better. Ramis, who wrote and produced the acclaimed movie “Groundhog Day” would have the theme of the #BlackOut football game between Penn State and the University of Maryland well before kickoff. Its premise would be the same. […]

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September 30, 2019 | Staff Writer

Haskins’ Debut Provides No Relief For Struggling Redskins

Would Redskins’ rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins play or not? That was one of the hot topics heading into the Washington Redskins’ road game against the New York Giants on Sunday. That question was answered midway through the second quarter in the Redskins’ 24-3 loss in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Down 14-0, head coach Jay Gruden […]

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