Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates were killed in a car crash in Maryland, according to police and the team.
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Building on legacy: Expanding the reach of 4M Swim Club
Senator Cory V. McCray has secured $750,000 in funding for the construction of a new health and wellness aquatic center in the 45th District, which will provide a life skill to people in the community and build on the legacy of Marvin Thorpe Jr.
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Mayor Bowser and DMPED release report showing fiscal impact of D.C. sports teams and facilities
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development has released a report showing that sports and entertainment venues in the District have generated $5 billion in 2022, and that a potential Washington Commanders relocation to the city would generate over $1.25 billion in economic revenue.
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D.C. Basketball Hall of Famer James ‘Butch’ McAdams dies
James “Butch” McAdams, a legendary D.C. high school basketball coach and sports talk show host, passed away on June 23, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to the sports world and a profound impact on the athletes he coached, sports enthusiasts, and the greater DMV community.
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American hero and baseball giant Willie Mays dies at age 93
Baseball legend Willie Mays Jr., widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, has passed away at the age of 93 due to heart failure.
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‘Tank’ Davis knocks out Martin in the 8th round to keep WBA lightweight title
Gervonta “Tank” Davis successfully defended his WBA lightweight championship with a knockout victory over Frank Martin in the eighth round, improving to 30-0 with 28 knockouts.
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Baltimore’s Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis to defend lightweight world title against undefeated Frank Martin
Gervonta “Tank” Davis will defend his WBA lightweight world title against Frank Martin at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 15, with the fight available via Amazon Prime.
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Mystics squander first half lead in Angel Reese’s return to the D.C.-Maryland area, fall to 0-10
Angel Reese recorded a double-double and Chennedy Carter scored 25 points off the bench as the Chicago Sky defeated the Washington Mystics 79-71 in Capital One Arena.
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Stop asking Black student- athletes to fix America’s DEI mess
College athletes are being asked to take a stand against the elimination of DEI programs at universities, but the risk of doing so may be too great for them to take, leaving it up to the ecosystem around them to support them in their efforts.
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Football legend O.J. Simpson dies, but the obsession remains alive
O.J. Simpson, former athlete and actor, died on April 10, 2024, and despite being acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife and a friend in 1995, a civil trial found him liable for their deaths and ordered him to pay over $33 million in damages.
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Gymnastics star Gabby Douglas pulls out of US Championships, ending her bid for a third Olympics
Gabby Douglas, the 2012 Olympic all-around champion, withdrew from the USA Gymnastics Championships due to an ankle injury and her future as a gymnast is uncertain.
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MLB integrates Negro Leagues stats, elevating long-overlooked stars to Major League status
MLB has officially recognized the achievements of approximately 2,300 Negro Leagues players, integrating their statistics into its historical record, and will host a tribute game on June 20 to honor the legendary players of the Negro Leagues.