Thursday, November 28, 2024

Sports

Washington Kastles to Play in Union Market’s New Rooftop Stadium

The 2019 World TeamTennis season will be played in a new, 700-seat stadium specially constructed by EDENS on the existing roof of Union Market, the Washington Kastles announced on April 12.

DC to Get Professional Swimming Team Named Trident

A new professional league for elite swimmers, the International Swimming League, which was founded by Ukrainian financier Konstantin Grigorishin, will be launched featuring a D.C.-based team called D.C. Trident in early October.

Citi Open Tennis Tournament to Remain in DC

The Citi Open, an Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 500 event, will remain in Washington, D.C. with a change in management, according to an announcement made on Wednesday.

Legendary DC Basketball Coach Morgan Wootten to be Awarded for Football Legacy

DeMatha Catholic High School basketball coach Morgan Wootten will be awarded Circle of Legends Inductee at the D.C. Touchdown Club 3M Awards Dinner on April 18 for his contribution as a football coach.

Scottish Rugby Union Signs Deal with Old Glory DC

Scottish Rugby Union has signed a deal with the professional rugby team Old Glory D.C. and taken a minority stake in the club, according to an announcement by the latter on March 28.

Old Glory DC Rugby Club Signs Sponsorship Deals

The District’s Major League Rugby (MLR) franchise, Old Glory D.C., which was established last month, has signed more sponsorship deals with the support of the local business community, as its official launch scheduled for 2020 is coming up.

DC Basketball Star Azzi Fudd Named Gatorade National Girls’ Player of the Year

St. John College High School sophomore and a star D.C. basketball player Azzi Fudd has been granted the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award, which was presented by Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne.

DC Ranks Fourth Among Best Cities for College Basketball Fans

Washington, D.C. ranks fourth among large cities and 13th overall out of more than 280 others on WalletHub’s list of best cities for college basketball fans in 2019.