DC's Caleb Williams Valued At $2.1M Ranks Among Highest Grossing NCAA Athletes DC's Caleb Williams Valued At $2.1M Ranks Among Highest Grossing NCAA Athletes
DC's Caleb Williams Valued At $2.1M Ranks Among Highest Grossing NCAA Athletes Caleb Williams is making money moves. The 19-year-old Washington DC native and USC QB is ranked the seventh-most successful Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) moneymaker by On3 Sports. Valued at $2.1 million, Williams and thousands of other collegiate athletes have been profiting off of their own names since the NCAA lifted its NIL ban last year.  Williams has 121K followers on Instagram and 18.4K followers on TikTok.  He went viral last March when he surprised the USC basketball team with Beats by Dre, his first NIL partnership as a Trojan. Welcome to LA and the Beats family, @CALEBcs…
Former NBA Star Delonte West Arrested Again In Virginia Parking Lot: Reports Former NBA Star Delonte West Arrested Again In Virginia Parking Lot: Reports
Former NBA Star Delonte West Arrested Again In Virginia Parking Lot: Reports Delonte West's post-NBA career took another turn for the worse following his latest arrest in Virginia, this time for trespassing in a vehicle and trying to run away from police, according to reports. On Saturday, Oct. 15, police say that officers from the Fairfax County Police Department found the 39-year-old former NBA star trespassing in a vehicle in the 7400 block of Fordson Road in Arlington. When they attempted to apprehend him, it is alleged that West attempted to flee before he was quickly apprehended. The incident was first reported by TMZ. West, a Washington, DC native, was char…
Ravens Announce Iconic Return From Retirement To Replace Key Injured Player Ravens Announce Iconic Return From Retirement To Replace Key Injured Player
Ravens Announce Iconic Return From Retirement To Replace Key Injured Player The Baltimore Ravens have announced a huge decision on the replacement of a key member of their team after a tragic injury ended his 2022 season, officials say. Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta released a video announcement on Friday, Sept. 16 on the replacement for their beloved mascot, Poe, who suffered a drumstick injury a few weeks ago.  Poe's relatives, Edgar and Allen, have officially come out of retirement to take over for Poe while he recovers, and have signed a one-season contract with the NFL team. Our mascot search has concluded and we've found the guy(s) for t…
Washington Nationals OF Hits HR Off The Field For Little Leaguer Washington Nationals OF Hits HR Off The Field For Little Leaguer
Washington Nationals OF Hits HR Off The Field For Little Leaguer The Washington Nationals' play on the field has been atrocious all season, but they hit a home run off of it. A Nationals fan wearing a Juan Soto jersey (which could partly explain his poor attitude) went viral earlier this month when he was caught snatching a ball outfielder Joey Meneses tried to throw to a little girl and he intercepted it. Grown man steals baseball from little girl. @Nationals can you get Joey Meneses to sign a baseball and send it to my daughter? ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/itcQFseOQO — Gina Hilliard (@GinaHilliard33) September 2, 2022 The video was posted by parent Gina H…
Tennis Star From Region Shocks World, Tops Nadal To Reach US Open Quarterfinal Tennis Star From Region Shocks World, Tops Nadal To Reach US Open Quarterfinal
Tennis Star From Region Shocks World, Tops Nadal To Reach US Open Quarterfinal Maryland’s Frances Tiafoe had a night to remember at the US Open, taking down a tennis legend and sending himself sprinting into the quarterfinals of the tournament. Tiafoe, a 24-year-old Hyattsville native out of Prince George's County, took down future Hall of Famer Rafael Nadal, the number two seed, in the fourth round at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, much to the shock and delight of many. The underdog (22nd seed) topped the legend 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to snap Nadal's 22-match Grand Slam winning streak and puts him one step closer to a potential first major championship. Tiafoe’s unexp…
NFL Rookie Brian Robinson Recovers After Armed Robbery, Teen Suspects Sought NFL Rookie Brian Robinson Recovers After Armed Robbery, Teen Suspects Sought
NFL Rookie Brian Robinson Recovers After Armed Robbery, Teen Suspects Sought NFL running back Brian Robinson, Jr.'s promising season took an unexpected turn after he was shot multiple times during an attempted armed robbery in Washington DC over the weekend, according to multiple reports. DC police released photos fo the suspects who approached the 23-year-old rookie athlete on the 1000 block of H Street, Northeast, flashing their handguns and trying to rob him around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, authorities said. The suspects fired their guns then fled the scene in a vehicle without taking any property. Robinson was transported to a local hospital for treatment of n…
FORE: PGA Announces BMW Championship To Return To Maryland FORE: PGA Announces BMW Championship To Return To Maryland
Fore: PGA Announces BMW Championship To Return To Maryland The BMW Championship golf tournament is returning to Maryland, officials say. Officials announced that the renowned championship will be held at the Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills in 2025. “We are excited to bring the BMW Championship back to these iconic venues, giving the amazing fans of the greater Baltimore and St. Louis areas a chance to see the best players in the world up close,” said Vince Pellegrino, WGA Senior Vice President of Tournaments.  “When we consider potential hosts, we look for challenging layouts that can deliver an unmatched experience for fans and our PGA TO…
Prince William Boys Basketball Team Headed To National Tourney With Your Help Prince William Boys Basketball Team Headed To National Tourney With Your Help
Prince William Boys Basketball Team Headed To National Tourney With Your Help The Bayou Elite Basketball program out of Prince William County is bound for a national basketball tournament later this summer, but they'll need help paying for the trip.  The AAU team — made up of players from across the county — will play in the Perfection National Invitation Tournament beginning on July 29 in Philadelphia. The boys have spent the season beating some of the best teams in the U.S. at qualifying tournaments. These boys don't lack talent. They only need the money to cover the cost of the trip.  Parent Shireen Tashakkori started a GoFundMe to help them pay for…
Gronk Announces NFL Retirement Gronk Announces NFL Retirement
Gronk Announces NFL Retirement Gronk's professional football career will soon be coming to an end.  The 33-year-old New England Patriots tight end, whose real name is Rob Gronkowski, announced his retirement on Instagram Tuesday, June 21. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Gronkowski (@gronk) Gronk grew up in Amherst, NY but attended Woodland Hills High School in Churchill Pennsylvania for his senior year.  He played 11 seasons in the NFL, nine of which were with the Patriots, before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020.  Gronk announced an initia…
University For Deaf Students Featured On Netflix Makes Its First National Track Champ (VIDEO) University For Deaf Students Featured On Netflix Makes Its First National Track Champ (VIDEO)
University For Deaf Students Featured On Netflix Makes Its First National Track Champ (Video) Gallaudet University sophomore Eric Gregory took just 46.19 seconds to become a National Champion. The sprinter made history for the Washington DC-based school for deaf students during the 400-meter dash at the 2022 NCAA Division III outdoor track & field championships Saturday, May 28 (scroll for video). Gregory's time makes him the record-holder for the 8th fastest time for the 400-meter dash in Division III history.  Even after that blazing run, Gregory managed to secure the third place finish in the 200-meter dash. 𝙃𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 𝙈𝘼𝙆𝙀𝙍Eric Gregory becomes #Gallaudet's first National C…
Maryland Track Star Kayley Milor Killed In Cancun Accident Leaves Legacy Maryland Track Star Kayley Milor Killed In Cancun Accident Leaves Legacy
Maryland Track Star Kayley Milor Killed In Cancun Accident Leaves Legacy A scholarship fund has been created to honor Kayley Milor, a University of Maryland student who died in an accident while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico last March. The GoFundMe page for Milor, 22, had raised more than $72,000 as of Monday, May 30. "Kayley was so loved by her family, friends, and the Urbana and University of Maryland communities," the page reads.  "To honor her life and legacy this scholarship will provide financial support to hard-working and highly motivated track student-athletes who embody Kayley’s spirit of kindness, leadership, and dedication to others." Milor was b…
Orioles Pitcher Matt Harvey Suspended For Giving Oxy To Tyler Skaggs, Report Says Orioles Pitcher Matt Harvey Suspended For Giving Oxy To Tyler Skaggs, Report Says
Orioles Pitcher Matt Harvey Suspended For Giving Oxy To Tyler Skaggs, Report Says Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey has been suspended for 60 games after admitting he gave oxycodone to Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who died of a drug overdose, ESPN says citing the MLB.  Harvey confessed during the Tuesday, May 17 federal trial of Eric Kay, who was convicted of providing the fentanyl that led to Skagg's death, the outlet said. The Baltimore pitcher apparently admitted to using cocaine while playing for the New York Mets, as well as exchanging oxycodone with Skaggs. The 33-year-old signed a contract with the Orioles last month that would have…