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Former Wizard's Star's Former Mansion Listed At $11M (PHOTOS) Former Wizard's Star's Former Mansion Listed At $11M (PHOTOS)
Former Wizard's Star's Former Mansion Listed At $11M (Photos) A Maryland mega-mansion once owned by former Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has hit the market for a cool $11 million—and it’s got everything a baller could want, including a full-size indoor basketball court he built himself. Located in the exclusive Avenel community, the 14,900-square-foot estate at 8913 Holly Leaf Lane in Bethesda sits on two acres and is packed with luxury amenities, from a resort-style pool and spa to a private tennis court and fire pit area. The home is listed with Washington Fine Properties. Beal, now with the Phoenix Suns, transformed the home during his DC da…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics A strong contingent of athletes and para athletes from Maryland and Virginia are headed to the Paris Olympics. A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:  Phoebe Bacon, of Chevy Chase, in swimming; Aaron Brooks, of Hagerstown, in wrestling; Kevin Durant, of DC, in basketball; Erin Gemmell of Bethesda, in swimming; Noah Hanssen, of Maryland, in wheelchair fencing; Jahmal …

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Fredericksburg Marine, Army Vet Kenny Carr Jr. Dies, 38 Fredericksburg Marine, Army Vet Kenny Carr Jr. Dies, 38
Fredericksburg Marine, Army Vet Kenny Carr Jr. Dies, 38 Shock and sadness spread following the June 30, 2024 death of Kenneth "Kenny" Carr Jr., of Fredericksburg. He was 38 years old. According to his obituary on the Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service website, Carr served in the Marine Corps for 8.5 years and then in the Army, having earned multiple awards and working as a martial arts instructor within the Marines. A father of two, Carr volunteered as a basketball coach in the area, at the military youth center and at the YMCA, his obituary continues.  Tributes on social media suggest Carr's death was unexpected. I never thought I wou…

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by Cecilia Levine