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Paige Hopkins
Jan 25, 2022 - Sports

Cheer on the DMV's local Olympians

Speedskater Maame Biney celebrates on the ice after winning the 500 meter in Utah.
Maame Biney celebrates after winning the Women's 500 meter final at the US Short Track Speed Skating Olympic Trials. Photo: Alex Goodlett/Getty Images

Team USA yesterday released its full roster of 222 athletes participating in the upcoming Winter Olympics. 

Three Virginia athletes will have to hold it down for the DMV, as there aren’t any athletes from Maryland or the District competing this year (not including alternates).

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Cuneyt Dil
Dec 10, 2021 - Sports

WFT takes on rivals Cowboys as local teams hit hot streak

WFT head coach Ron Rivera points into the camera
WFT head coach Ron Rivera. Photo: David Becker/AP

Our sports teams are on a roll, from the court to the gridiron.

The Washington Football Team battles arch-rival Dallas Cowboys with a playoff push at stake on Sunday.

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Cuneyt Dil
Dec 2, 2021 - Sports

A casual fan guide to Washington Football Team's playoff potential

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson reacts after a first down.
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson. Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

We’re talking about playoffs?!

Hey, Cuneyt here! Casual local sports fans such as myself may have easily missed that the Washington Football Team is currently occupying the NFC's seventh and final playoff spot with six weeks left to play.

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