Washington Informer
Hall of Fame boxing trainer Emanuel Steward, who worked with several world champions, including fellow inductees Lennox Lewis and Thomas Hearns, has died. He was 68. Steward, a native of West Virginia, moved to Detroit as a child and ultimately…
With the autumn sports landscape in full swing, it's time for sports fans to partake in one of America's great sports traditions. The World Series, sometimes referred to as the "Fall Classic," will get underway on Wednesday night in…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With a rare honor, the World TeamTennis (WTT) champion Washington Kastles received proclamations from both the Mayor's Office and D.C. City Council at the same time on Monday. With more than 200 Kastles fans cheering and other…
Howard University quarterback Greg McGhee is tackled in the second half of Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football action before a homecoming crowd of 10,305 at Greene Stadium in Northwest on Saturday, Oct 20. McGhee added 44 yards on 10 carries…
The Washington Wizards kicked off the NBA Cares Week of Service with their annual "Salute to the Stars" event, which honors men and women serving in the military. The tribute took place Monday, Oct. 22 at J&G Steakhouse at the…
The Washington Redskins have hit the road for two important games. The team will come into games against the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers with some much-needed momentum after their 38-26 victory over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday at…
Redskins' quarterback Robert Griffin III drifted back in the pocket, scanned the field, then tucked the ball and began to run. On third-and-6, a Redskins first down may have been enough to put the game on ice. But, the rookie…
On Thursday night at Verizon Center, the Washington Wizards had reasons to be encouraged and discouraged by the 108-101 preseason loss to the New York Knicks. Washington committed fewer fouls than it did in its opener but gave up 18…
Puerto Rican featherweight boxer Orlando Cruz became what is believed to be the first pro boxer to come out as openly homosexual while still competing. Describing himself as "a proud gay man", on Thursday, Cruz said he is relieved about…
Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins made his NFL debut after fellow rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III left Sunday's game with a concussion, and it was a mixed bag. Cousins hit veteran wide receiver Santana Moss with a 77-yard touchdown pass that…
Last March, the Washington Wizards traded for Nene Hilario and soon learned the value of having a veteran player who can make significant on-court contributions. Nene's younger teammates listened to his advice, benefitted from his basketball acumen, improved their games…
The collision flipped him over, from an attempted slide on his backside to a face-down sprawl on the turf. His chin was bloodied, his helmet was rattled, and his mind was clouded. The Washington Redskins' medical staff sat him down…
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