Friday, May 10, 2024

Sports

DC to Host World’s Largest Squash Championship in December

The World Squash Federation (WSF) Men's World Team Championship is scheduled to be held in Washington, D.C. for the first time in its 50-year history from December 14 through 21 this year at D.C.'s premier squash facility, Squash On Fire.

Events DC to Launch Esports Pop-up Bar at SXSW 2019

Events D.C., Washington, D.C.’s official convention and sports authority, is launching an esports pop-up bar called “Levels Unlocked: House of D.C. Heroes” at SXSW.

Washington Capitals Announce Initiatives Honoring Black History Month

Professional ice hockey team the Washington Capitals has announced initiatives including a mobile museum and "Black History in Hockey" theme night in honor of the Black History Month.

DC’s Fort Dupont Ice Arena to Raise $3M for Renovation

After negotiations with the city over a budget change, about $3 million will be raised by the non-profit board, Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena, in order to ensure the future of Fort Dupont Ice Arena which is D.C.’s only indoor ice rink used by over 3,000 kids for skating practice.

DC Council Approves Sports Betting Bill

The D.C. Council has given approval to the sports betting bill in a final vote on Tuesday. The capital will become the first place in the region to allow betting on professional sports teams.

DC Gets Own Professional Rugby Team ‘Old Glory DC’

Washington, D.C. will soon have its own professional rugby team which has been named Old Glory D.C. Rugby Club. The D.C. team will join the newly formed Major League Rugby in 2020.

Great American Rail-Trail to Connect DC With Washington State

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), a D.C. nonprofit organization that works to preserve unused rail corridors by transforming them into...

Nationals Hosting Bourbon in the Ballpark Event

Bourbon in the Ballpark event which is hosted by the Washington Nationals is being held on January 23 in the Clubhouse at Nats Park.