Two attendees of a candlelight vigil for three former football players killed in a car crash were shot in the parking lot of Wise High School in Upper Marlboro, MD, with one man pronounced dead and one woman expected to survive.
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Car crash claims lives of three former Wise High School football stars from Prince George’s County
Three former high school football stars from Wise High School in Prince George’s County, MD, died in a car accident on July 6, with the driver of the other car being investigated for excessive speed and alcohol consumption.
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Big3 makes stop in Baltimore as the league gains more popularity
The Big3 basketball series, created by Ice Cube, is a 3-on-3 basketball league that has gained popularity due to its unique rules and roster of NBA and international players, and has recently announced the sale of three franchises to establish more team bases.
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Back for a 4th Olympics run, LeBron James says gold is all that matters
LeBron James is participating in his fourth Olympic Games, aiming to win a gold medal with the U.S. men’s basketball team.
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Vikings’ Khyree Jackson, 2 former high school teammates killed in car crash in Maryland
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.