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Wizards honor John Wall
By Jonathan ForneySpecial to the AFRO The Washington Wizards honored the career and community impact of former star John Wall on Thursday, Jan. 29 at Capital One Arena as they took on the Milwaukee Bucks. Fans were shown highlights of Wall’s achievements on and off the court for the city. Attendees were given special bobble […]
Posted inMaryland Sports
Coaches, players and community gather to honor Blake Bozeman’s legacy at inaugural clinic
By Dr. Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor The inaugural Twenty2 Basketball Coaches Clinic and Networking Brunch, welcomed more than 50 high school, college, community league coaches and players to learn from and connect with each other and NBA personnel on Sept. 14. Shortly after the day started, it became obvious to friends and family that the […]
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John Wall, five-time All-Star, retires after 11 NBA seasons
John Wall, a five-time All-Star point guard, has announced his retirement from the NBA after 11 seasons.
Posted inD.C Sports
Southeast D.C. youth embrace safety of the gym over violence of the streets
Midnight Basketball, a program sponsored by Building Bridges Across the River and the Washington Wizards, is helping to reduce violence and provide a safe place for youth in Ward 8 in Southeast Washington, D.C. to play basketball and avoid the dangers of the streets.
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Washington Wizards to hold inaugural coaches clinic Sept. 28
John Thompson III, former head coach of Georgetown University and current senior vice president of Monumental Basketball, is leading a free clinic for basketball coaches in the DMV area on September 28 to strengthen the local coaching community and provide valuable insights.
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D.C. youth provided with free, accessible health care via rebranded MedStar Health Kids Mobile Medical Clinic
MedStar Health and Monumental Sports and Entertainment have partnered to provide free and accessible health care to children and adolescents in Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Washington, D.C. for at least the next five years.
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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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Fans, business owners, city officials celebrate as Wizards, Caps decide to remain in D.C.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment has reached an agreement with the District of Columbia to keep the Wizards and Capitals in downtown D.C. until 2050, with financial support from the District totaling $515 million over the next three years to modernize Capital One Arena and expand its business and hospitality operations.
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Billionaire owner Ted Leonsis and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser agree to keep Wizards, Capitals in town for next 25 years
The Washington Wizards and Capitals have agreed to stay in the city until 2050, with the city providing financial support to modernize Capital One Arena, and the teams investing $515 million in upgrades and office space.
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Monumental Sports Network broadcasts 2nd annual ‘Basketball Day in the DMV’
By Sabreen DawudSpecial to the AFRO Monumental Sports Network will broadcast eight live basketball games for the second annual “Basketball Day in the DMV” event on Jan. 20. The basketball event will be presented by CarMax through a partnership with the Washington Wizards. Teams of varying status will be displayed during five high school games, […]
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Wizards, Capitals would move to Virginia in proposed deal, Mystics would stay in D.C.
By Sarah Rankin and Matthew BarakatAssociated Press Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA)has reached a tentative agreement with the parent company of the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to move those teams from the District of Columbia to what he called a new “visionary sports and entertainment venue” in northern Virginia. The proposal, which […]