by Andre Earls | Jul 31, 2019 | Sports
WASHINGTON – The first black player in the National Hockey League, Willie, O’Ree, deserves the Congressional Gold Medal because of his trailblazing role in the 1960s, Republican Sen. Tim Scott said Thursday in announcing his push for a vote to award Congress’ top...
by Eric Frazier | May 19, 2019 | Sports
WASHINGTON — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke at a press conference regarding the state of the NBA in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. Among the many topics, he addressed the NBA Draft Lottery process, which was held last Tuesday in Chicago. The Draft Lottery...
by Athena Liu & Gabrielle Phifer | Aug 24, 2018 | Featured, Sports
WASHINGTON – It was less than a week ago that the Washington Mystics were forced to the edge by the Los Angeles Sparks, but Thursday at the Smith Center at George Washington University, the Mystics nailed one of the most dominant performances in team history, routing...
by Athena Liu | Aug 19, 2018 | Featured, Sports
WASHINGTON — Clinching a win in the last regular season home game on Friday meant a lot to the Washington Mystics: Getting closer to a double bye in playoffs and taking the series against the Los Angeles Sparks. It also was a perfect departing shot as the team...
by Athena Liu | Aug 15, 2018 | Featured, Sports
WASHINGTON – Despite a dismal season and early elimination from the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs, the Washington Spirit hopes holding their last home game at the new D.C. United Audi Field will lure more fans to their sport. The Washington team, whose home...
by Athena Liu & Gabrielle Phifer | Aug 15, 2018 | Featured, Sports
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – University of Maryland President Wallace Loh on Tuesday admitted that the football team’s training staff misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated player Jordan McNair and accepted responsibility for McNair’s death in spring. At a press conference, Loh...