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Jun 04, 2020

Wizards Will Be Among NBA Teams Restarting Their Season At Disney World, According To Reports

Though, between long mathematical odds and an injury to a star player, it’s unlikely the hometown team will play more than a handful of games.

Sep 25, 2017

‘Am I American?’: D.C. Teams Respond To Trump’s Sports Feuds

On a weekend where U.S. territories lacked power, the president picked fights with two major sports leagues.

Jun 13, 2017

Kevin Durant Shows D.C. Love After NBA Championship Win

But whether his hometown gratitude makes up for him not signing to the Washington Wizards is up for debate.

Jan 22, 2016

[UPDATED] D.C.’s Professional Sports Teams Have Postponed Their Blizzard Games

The Capitals will announce tomorrow whether Sunday’s game is still on.

May 09, 2014

Wizards Down Bulls, Face Pacers in NBA Semifinals

For the first time since 1982, the Wizards won an NBA playoff series. They’re facing the top-seeded Indiana Pacers, and we take a look at what went well and what they must keep doing.

Apr 21, 2014

Preview: Wizards Face the Bulls in the Playoffs

After 6 years of waiting, playoff basketball is back in D.C. The team beat Chicago last night, and we take a look at the matchup going forward.

Apr 03, 2014

The Wizards Made the Playoffs! Now What?

With two weeks left in the NBA regular season, the Washington Wizards have clinched their first playoff berth in five years. We take a look at the season and what the team needs to do to succeed in the playoffs.

Jun 28, 2013

Pretty Funny Kevin Durant Nike Commercial Features Seat Pleasant, Md.

It’s not every day you see Seat Pleasant, Md. in a national TV commercial.

Apr 30, 2013

Video: Jason Collins On Coming Out, ‘A Huge Weight Has Been Lifted’

Yesterday, NBA center Jason Collins announced he was gay, becoming the first player in a major U.S. team sport to do so. He gave his first interview since publishing his coming out story in Sports Illustrated to ABC News. Collins, a free agent who finished last season with the Washington Wizards, told George Stephanopoulos, “I hope that every player makes a decision that leads to their own happiness.” He continued, “I know that I,…

Apr 29, 2013

NBA Player Jason Collins Is First Athlete in Major Sport to Come Out as Gay

Collins, a 12-year NBA veteran, is the first current athlete in a major U.S. sport to declare himself openly gay.

 
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