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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September 16, 2017 | Staff Writer

Churchill Bulldogs Over Gaithersburg Trojans, 42-13 (PHOTOS)

Friday night high school football saw the Gaithersburg Trojans take on the Churchill Bulldogs in Potomac at the Shepherd Stadium. Churchill put numbers on the board first with a touchdown. Gaithersburg scored with a sneak into the end zone to tie the game at 7-7.  Richardson ran the ball in for the Bulldogs to make […]

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September 14, 2017 | Michelle Queen

Festivals, Fitness and Friendship Top the Weekend Planner, Sept. 15 – 17

Both Poolesville and Burtonsville host parades and festivals this weekend. The Burtonsville Day Parade and Festival kicks off Saturday, September 16 at 10 a.m. with a parade from Paint Branch High School to Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center. The annual festival follows at the recreation center, library and Columbia Park. Activities include live music, health […]

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September 10, 2017 | Daryl Schultz

Damascus Defeats Sherwood 42-7 at Home under Friday Night Lights

The game between host Damascus High School and visiting Sherwood High School was an early season match up of two Montgomery County teams ranked in the Top 20 by the Washington Post. The game began with several miscues on both sides until a 58 yard run from scrimmage gave the Swarmin’ Hornets their first touchdown.  Breaking […]

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September 8, 2017 | Michelle Queen

Silver Spring Jazz Festival Tops our Weekend Planner, Sept. 8 – 10

Silver Spring Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, providing an opportunity to explore great food in Silver Spring from more than 30 participating restaurants. The sounds of jazz will fill Veterans Plaza on Saturday, September 9 as the Silver Spring Jazz Festival returns for the 14th year. Marcus Johnson performs at 7 p.m. followed by the headliner Lao Tizer […]

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September 6, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Spirit Goalkeeper to Take Leave of Absence

The goalkeeper for the Washington Spirit is taking a medical leave of absence, according to a tweet she posted Wednesday. “It is with great difficulty that the Spirit and I have decided that I will take a medical leave of absence for the remainder of the season,” Stephanie Labbe said. The National Women’s Soccer League […]

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September 1, 2017 | Staff Writer

Landon Wins Season Opener Against Whitman in Nonconference Play (PHOTOS)

Two Bethesda high school varsity football teams began their season with a nonconference match this afternoon. It was the Walt Whitman Vikings against the Landon Bears, the game was played at Landon’s Triplett Field at Bordley Stadium. The final score was 34-0, Landon. The Bears returned the kickoff with a touchdown run in the first […]

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August 31, 2017 | Michelle Queen

Labor Day Festivities Top Our Weekend Planner, Sept. 1 – 4

Glen Echo Park is the place to be this weekend with the 47th Annual Labor Day Art Show, Saturday’s open house featuring free classes and demonstrations, and Monday’s  showcase of Irish music and dance. Kensington celebrates the Labor Day holiday weekend with their annual art show and on Monday, the 50th rendition of their Labor […]

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August 17, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Weekend Planner, August 18 – August 20 (VIDEO)

Got weekend plans? This is the last weekend to enjoy the  Montgomery County Agricultural Fair at the fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. It’s also the last weekend to purchase selected items tax free during Maryland’s Tax Free Week which ends Aug. 19. Below are some other ideas for fun this weekend in Montgomery County: Friday, Aug. 18 10 […]

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August 11, 2017 | Sonya Burke

The Montgomery County Fair Tops Our Weekend Planner, Aug. 11 – 13

Got weekend plans? The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opens this weekend at the fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. Below are some other ideas for fun this weekend in Montgomery County: Friday, Aug. 11 3 p.m. – midnight, Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Battery Lane Band, Friday Night Live, Rockville […]

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August 9, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 9, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. One Year Later: This week marks the first anniversary of the Flower Branch Apartments fire in Silver Spring. See Phyllis Armstrong’s thought-provoking piece on the lessons learned from the catastrophic natural gas explosion. 2. The Sky Is Falling: Gaithersburg’s Observatory Park and […]

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