If the Wizards were to win Tuesday’s draft lottery and the rights to French phenom Victor Wembanyama, it wouldn’t just change the direction of the franchise — it would alter the entire D.C. sports landscape, according to David Aldridge and Josh Robbins of The Athletic. While Wembanyama wouldn’t necessarily make the Wizards an instant contender, he’d provide much-needed hope for … [Read more...] about Column: Wizards Landing Wembanyama Would Alter D.C.’s Sports Landscape
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Washington Nationals news & notes: Dom Smith heating up; Hunter Harvey and his splitter + more…
News and notes following the Nats’ road trip and off day… Not Just A Glove: Going into the series finale in San Francisco, CA’s Oracle Park, Dominic Smith was 14 for 36 (.389/.476/.500) with a double, home run, three RBIs, five walks, and five runs scored in his previous 11 games. As mentioned in the Nationals’ notes for the third game of three with the Giants, Smith, “... … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Dom Smith heating up; Hunter Harvey and his splitter + more…
Josh Harris group agrees to buy NFL’s Washington Commanders from Snyder family
Dan Snyder has entered into a signed agreement to sell the Washington Commanders to an investment group led by Josh Harris -- marking another important step for the storied franchise to change hands. … [Read more...] about Josh Harris group agrees to buy NFL’s Washington Commanders from Snyder family
MM 5.12: Maryland women’s golf’s season ends in NCAA Regionals
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Maryland women’s golf saw its season end in the Athens Regional Wednesday, as it fell just three shots short of qualifying to the next round. Maryland women’s golf’s season came to a close in the NCAA Regionals in Athens, Georgia on Wednesday. “I … [Read more...] about MM 5.12: Maryland women’s golf’s season ends in NCAA Regionals
NCAA Tournament first round preview: Maryland men’s lacrosse vs. Army
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics The Terps host the Black Knights to start their run at another national championship. For the 20th consecutive season, Maryland men’s lacrosse will compete in the NCAA Tournament. The Terps hold the No. 4 overall seed and will host Army in the first round on Saturday. Maryland enters the tournament with a 10-5 record, but didn’t … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament first round preview: Maryland men’s lacrosse vs. Army