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LIVE: Atlanta Hawks draft Houston All-American guard Kingston Flemings and St. John’s star Zuby Ejiofor in the first round

LIVE: Atlanta Hawks draft Houston All-American guard Kingston Flemings and St. John’s star Zuby Ejiofor in the first round

June 23, 2026June 24, 2026 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

Flemings was an All-American at the University of Houston last season. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice The first round of the 2026 NBA draft took place on…

Read more LIVE: Atlanta Hawks draft Houston All-American guard Kingston Flemings and St. John’s star Zuby Ejiofor in the first round

TRAE-ded: Atlanta Hawks prepare for four-game road trip, move on without Trae Young

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

The Hawks are beginning a four-game road swing on Friday. Atlanta will start the trip in Denver with a rematch with the Nuggets. Denver came back from a…

Read more TRAE-ded: Atlanta Hawks prepare for four-game road trip, move on without Trae Young

Instant observations: Sixers reach full strength for the first time in over two years, get back on track vs. Wizards

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

For the first time since Dec. 18, 2023, and only the 11th time in head coach Nick Nurse’s tenure with the organization, the Sixers did not have a…

Read more Instant observations: Sixers reach full strength for the first time in over two years, get back on track vs. Wizards

Today in Chicago History: Fox’s WFLD-Ch. 32 begins broadcasting

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 · Chicago, Illinois Local News

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 4, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email…

Read more Today in Chicago History: Fox’s WFLD-Ch. 32 begins broadcasting

‘On to the next’: Atlanta Hawks are off for Thanksgiving, back on Fri. vs Cavs

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

The Atlanta Hawks will be off tonight and Thursday night before hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at State Farm Arena, where the Hawks are 3-4 this…

Read more ‘On to the next’: Atlanta Hawks are off for Thanksgiving, back on Fri. vs Cavs

Instant observations: Sixers overcome dreadful defense and stage their greatest comeback yet to improve to 4-0

October 28, 2025October 29, 2025 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

For six months, very few people would even entertain the prospect of the 2025-26 Sixers season being encouraging, enjoyable or successful. And yet the 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers have…

Read more Instant observations: Sixers overcome dreadful defense and stage their greatest comeback yet to improve to 4-0

Wizards’ Bilal Coulibaly Faces New Update on Injury Timetable

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 · Breaking News

Washington Wizards wing Bilal Coulibaly will be sidelined to begin the season after undergoing surgery on his right thumb. The 21-year-old suffered the injury while competing with the…

Read more Wizards’ Bilal Coulibaly Faces New Update on Injury Timetable
NBA predictions: How bottom of the Eastern Conference will play out in 2024-25

NBA predictions: How bottom of the Eastern Conference will play out in 2024-25

October 14, 2024October 15, 2024 · Sports

I always like to start my NBA previews at the bottom and work my way up. And when it comes to bottoming out, nobody does it better than…

Read more NBA predictions: How bottom of the Eastern Conference will play out in 2024-25
Initiative aims to help DC-area families in need of baby supplies – WTOP News

Initiative aims to help DC-area families in need of baby supplies – WTOP News

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

With Father’s Day right around the corner, a new campaign aims to bring awareness to infant health and the critical role of raising children in the D.C. area.children…

Read more Initiative aims to help DC-area families in need of baby supplies – WTOP News
NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 1 and 2: Wembanyama quickly rising; Giannis, Jokić steady at top

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 1 and 2: Wembanyama quickly rising; Giannis, Jokić steady at top

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 · Sports

Yesterday, I largely focused on setting the table for the updated NBA Pre-Postseason Players Tiers before revealing Tier 3 (players between the 24th and 42nd spot) and Tier…

Read more NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 1 and 2: Wembanyama quickly rising; Giannis, Jokić steady at top
New scene at NBA games: Fans screaming at players about their losing bets

New scene at NBA games: Fans screaming at players about their losing bets

April 3, 2024April 4, 2024 · Sports

NBA players have always gotten an earful from fans, whether at home or on the road. It comes with the job. But this season, it’s getting darker. The…

Read more New scene at NBA games: Fans screaming at players about their losing bets
DC Council unanimously approves hundreds of millions in funding for Capital One Arena renovations – WTOP News

DC Council unanimously approves hundreds of millions in funding for Capital One Arena renovations – WTOP News

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

Under the legislation, $515 million in D.C.’s capital budget will go toward renovations to Capital One Arena and improvements to the surrounding area, including the Gallery Place building…

Read more DC Council unanimously approves hundreds of millions in funding for Capital One Arena renovations – WTOP News
Monumental CEO Ted Leonsis says he was political ‘collateral damage’ in failed Alexandria arena deal – WTOP News

Monumental CEO Ted Leonsis says he was political ‘collateral damage’ in failed Alexandria arena deal – WTOP News

March 29, 2024March 30, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said he had become political “collateral damage” as Virginia lawmakers considered his plan to move the teams out of D.C. and build…

Read more Monumental CEO Ted Leonsis says he was political ‘collateral damage’ in failed Alexandria arena deal – WTOP News
DC reaches deal to keep Capitals, Wizards at Capital One Arena until 2050 after Va. agreement falls apart – WTOP News

DC reaches deal to keep Capitals, Wizards at Capital One Arena until 2050 after Va. agreement falls apart – WTOP News

March 27, 2024March 28, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

The Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards would stay in D.C. until 2050, under a $515 million deal announced Wednesday by the mayor and teams’ owner. Ted Leonsis, right,…

Read more DC reaches deal to keep Capitals, Wizards at Capital One Arena until 2050 after Va. agreement falls apart – WTOP News
Alexandria says Capitals, Wizards arena deal is dead – WTOP News

Alexandria says Capitals, Wizards arena deal is dead – WTOP News

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

The City of Alexandria says negotiations to bring the Washington Capitals and Wizards to Northern Virginia have ended and the arena proposal will not move forward. A photo…

Read more Alexandria says Capitals, Wizards arena deal is dead – WTOP News
DC attorney general says Capitals and Wizards can’t leave DC until 2047. Monumental says they can – WTOP News

DC attorney general says Capitals and Wizards can’t leave DC until 2047. Monumental says they can – WTOP News

March 22, 2024March 23, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

In a letter to Monumental Sports & Entertainment, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb cited legislation from July 2007 in which D.C. provided $50 million through municipal bonds for…

Read more DC attorney general says Capitals and Wizards can’t leave DC until 2047. Monumental says they can – WTOP News
DPS teacher raises money to help fund student trip to Washington DC

DPS teacher raises money to help fund student trip to Washington DC

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

DURHAM, N.C. — Jahara Davis, the Durham Public Schools teacher of the year, is on a mission to celebrate the achievements of her students-with a trip to Washington…

Read more DPS teacher raises money to help fund student trip to Washington DC
Here’s what labor unions are asking for in the Alexandria arena plan – WTOP News

Here’s what labor unions are asking for in the Alexandria arena plan – WTOP News

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

The absence of a “project labor agreement” is at the center of opposition from influential labor groups in Northern Virginia who have been speaking out against the plan…

Read more Here’s what labor unions are asking for in the Alexandria arena plan – WTOP News
Alexandria says Capitals, Wizards arena deal is dead – WTOP News

Alexandria releases economic impact study of moving Wizards, Capitals to Potomac Yard – WTOP News

February 17, 2024February 17, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

An independent analysis found that moving the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Alexandria would have a huge economic impact on the city and state of Virginia. An independent…

Read more Alexandria releases economic impact study of moving Wizards, Capitals to Potomac Yard – WTOP News
‘Stop the Arena’ group buses to Richmond to lobby against Potomac Yard project – WTOP News

‘Stop the Arena’ group buses to Richmond to lobby against Potomac Yard project – WTOP News

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

“We’re trying to represent the thousands of Alexandria residents who are opposed to this project,” said Andrew MacDonald, the former vice mayor of Alexandria. ‘Stop the Arena’ protestors…

Read more ‘Stop the Arena’ group buses to Richmond to lobby against Potomac Yard project – WTOP News
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