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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Posted inD.C Sports
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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Baltimore’s Women’s Classic celebrates its 49th annual 5k raceÂ
The Baltimore Women’s Classic, America’s second oldest women’s 5k race, raised money for the House of Ruth Maryland, a foundation that aims to end violence against women and their children.
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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.
Posted inNational Sports
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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WNBA legend Candace Parker named president of women’s basketball for Adidas
Candace Parker has been named president of adidas women’s basketball, where she is expected to help grow the brand and influence the market place based on her years of professional experience.
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Tim Howard’s Hall of Fame induction honors his legacy on and off the soccer field
Tim Howard, arguably the greatest goalkeeper in U.S. men’s national team history, was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on May 4 for his 21-year career, award-winning achievements, and contributions to the Black community.
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Ravens happy with ‘productive’ NFL Draft
The Baltimore Ravens selected CB Nate Wiggins, OT Roger Rosengarten, DE Adisa Isaac, WR Devontez Walker, RB Rasheen Ali, QB Devin Leary, C Nick Samac and S Sanoussi Kane in the 2024 NFL Draft to address their needs at offensive line, cornerback, running back, edge rusher, safety and wide receiver.
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HBCUs perform well at Penn Relays
Howard University’s Sean Wray won the college men’s long jump at the Penn Relays, while other HBCU athletes from Howard, Norfolk State, NCCU, TSU, and Saint Augustine’s University finished in the top four of other events.
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2024 NFL Draft fails to select Black college playersÂ
Despite the success of the 2022 class, no HBCU players were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, causing many to question the league’s neglect of HBCU talent and call for answers as to why talented players are consistently overlooked.