Jennifer Brady: improving her grass game is goal
Three years after turning professional, tennis player Jennifer Brady still takes every match as a way to improve herself, regardless of the results.
Jennifer Brady: improving her grass game is goal
Three years after turning professional, tennis player Jennifer Brady still takes every match as a way to improve herself, regardless of the results.
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How ready is Venus Williams heading into the hard-court season?
Venus Williams will have to work on getting back her powerful serves before the hard-court season for sake of the U.S. Open.
How ready is Venus Williams heading into the hard-court season?
Venus Williams will have to work on getting back her powerful serves before the hard-court season for sake of the U.S. Open.
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Helsinki Commission calls for U.S. to pass international anti-doping law
The U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Wednesday reviewed a proposal in Congress to protect American athletes from being affected by other athletes’ use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Helsinki Commission calls for U.S. to pass international anti-doping law
The U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Wednesday reviewed a proposal in Congress to protect American athletes from being affected by other athletes’ use of performance-enhancing drugs.
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Doubles tennis great Bob Bryan returns to court in Washington
Former doubles world No. 1 Bob Bryan returned to professional tennis Thursday with the Washington Kastles after a hip injury in May.
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Kastles bringing in big stars who care about the community
The Washington Kastles build a loyal fan base by having big stars on the roster and engaging them in giving back to the community.
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New Digs? Late arrival? Four things to know about D.C. United’s new Audi Field
D.C. United opened their new home stadium – Audi Field on Monday. Here are four interesting things to know about this up-to-date facility.
read moreYoung literacy advocate raises awareness in Washington
Through fundraisers and story hours, Havana Chapman-Edwards hopes to make a change in youth literacy rates in the country.
Iconic son of fallen Marine, others awarded $7.7 million in scholarships
WASHINGTON – The son of a fallen Marine, whose grief-stricken face became an iconic image of the war in Iraq in 2007, was presented with a scholarship Wednesday, along with more than 2,330 other young people whose parents served in the Marine Corps or Navy. In...
Two San Diego spellers debut at the National Bee, get to third round
Two 13-year-olds represented San Diego at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, and both Kevin Luo and Karen Sun made it through the third round on Wednesday morning, but didn’t get to the finals.
Chicago area student seeks S-U-C-C-E-S-S in National Spelling Bee
Sixth grader Atman Balakrishnan made it to the third round of the National Spelling Bee. Spelling talent runs in the family — his father is the 1985 national spelling bee champion.
North Dakota Speller Make It Through 3rd Round Of National Spelling Bee, But Journey Ends
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — It was smooth sailing through round three of the spelling bee for Ben Franklin 8th grader Tobi Shorunke of Fargo. Shorunke easily spelled the word “deliverable” in round 3 and moved on successfully to the 4th round. He is the only speller from...
Illinois boasts the fifth highest number of students competing in the national spelling bee
Illinois ranks fifth in the number of spellers competing this year with 26 spellers representing their state. But only 22 spellers will continue to round 3.
Frederick Classical Charter School seventh-grader takes the stage at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Frederick’s Charles Millard still considers himself a winner despite misspelling “germon,” the French word for a type of tuna, in the first round of Tuesday’s National Scripps Spelling Bee.
North Dakota’s Top Speller Makes It To The Next Round
WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Dakota’s county and state spelling champion made it to round three of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. So how did Tobi Shorunke of Fargo do Tuesday afternoon? His word was “portulaca” and he asked for the definition. Any plant of a...
Right to Work Case Threatens Teachers’ Unions, Classroom Conditions
WASHINGTON — Arizona, Oklahoma and Kentucky have all indicated they might follow in the footsteps of the West Virginia teachers’ union, with Oklahoma setting a strike date of April 2 if the state legislature does not meet its demands for pay increases, restoration of...
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