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Dwayne "Sugar Wayne" Holmes Jr. (right) lands a right hook across the face of Juan Hernandez Martinez (left) during the co-main event of the Davis Boxing Promotions’ card at the Entertainment and Sports Arena on Saturday, May 18. Holmes Jr. outlasted Hernandez Martinez eight rounds to secure a majority decision victory. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Boxing Card Showcases Local Talent

by Ed HillMay 21, 2024July 16, 2024

Jackson-Reed High School defeated Maret on Sunday, May 19 in the District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA) tournament. (Courtesy photo)

Jackson-Reed Tops Maret in State Baseball Final; St. John’s Victorious in Softball; Georgetown Visitation Wins in Girls Lacrosse

by Ed HillMay 21, 2024July 16, 2024

Howard University Golf Program on the Rise

by Ed HillMay 15, 2024July 16, 2024

Jackson-Reed High School in Northwest D.C. defeated Sidwell Friends in the Seventh Annual State High School chess championships on May 4. (Courtesy photo)

Jackson-Reed Captures Its First State Chess Championship

by Ed HillMay 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Michael Lightfoot is the founder of Boot Camp, a successful health and fitness program that meets at Turkey Thicket three days a week. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

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Boot Camp Provides Health and Fitness

by Ed HillMay 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Lucy Diggs Slowe was a barrier-breaker in tennis, academia and women's empowerment. (Courtesy of Maryland Women's Hall of Fame)

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Lucy Diggs Slowe: A Pioneer in Tennis, Education, Women’s Empowerment

by Micha GreenMay 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Native Washingtonian Dave Bing is not only a Hall of Fame basketball player, but, as former mayor of Detroit, he has proved that one’s career goals don’t have to end after they hang up their jersey. (Courtesy of OrangeHoops.org)

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Dave Bing: A D.C. Native, NBA Hall of Famer, Former Detroit Mayor

by Micha GreenMay 8, 2024July 16, 2024

John Thompson Jr. in September 2015 when the United States Basketball Writers Association announced him as the first winner of the Dean Smith Award, named in honor of the legendary North Carolina coach (Courtesy of Georgetown University)

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John Thompson Jr.: A Leader in Sports Who Inspired Many

by Ed HillMay 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Native Washingtonian Penny Toler took the DMV, national and international women’s basketball scene to the next level, becoming a barrier-breaker in the sport. of Penny Toler via Facebook)

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Penny Toler: A Pillar of D.C. Basketball

by Ed HillMay 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Imani Jean, a freshman member of Howard University’s women's tennis team, is getting lots of attention for her early success on the court. (Courtesy photo)

Howard University Finds Tennis Gem in Freshman Imani Jean

by Ed HillApril 24, 2024July 16, 2024