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The Washington Commanders' lease on FedEx Field expires in 2027 and the team could potentially relocate to D.C. or Virginia. Recently, the team moved their business operations to College Park. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Commanders and Northwest Federal Credit Union Announce Stadium Naming-Rights Agreement

by WI Web Staff August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Dwayne Sims of the Negro League Legends Hall of Fame and Mark Wahl of the United States Postal Service, stand beside a blown-up image of the Hank Aaron stamp. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

The Negro League Legends Hall of Fame, USPS Unveil Hank Aaron Stamp

by Richard D. Elliott August 19, 2024August 21, 2024

**FILE** Washington Mystics Emily Engster and Ariel Atkins in a game against the Connecticut Sun. Since the close of the 2024 Summer Olympics, the Washington Mystics are continuing the last half of their season with hopes to improve their record with the return of key players. (Jonae Guest/The Washington Informer)

Mystics Open Second Half of the Season With Key Returnees

by Ed Hill and Skylar Nelson August 14, 2024August 15, 2024

MJBL’s 2024 Symposium Champions African American Legacy in Baseball

by Harrison C. Buck August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Even in the rainfall of the past weekend, interested fans tuned into the track and field portion of the Olympics on a large screen at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, to cheer on local talents such as Noah Lyles and Quincy Wilson. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Durant, Wilson, Lyles, Many DMV Athletes Secure Gold During Paris Olympics

by Richard D. Elliott August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Panelists pose after the successful completion of the White House National Black Women in Sports Day celebration. (Courtesy of the White House)

Black Women in Sports Celebrated at White House

by Ashleigh Fields August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Professional athletes meet with Greg Jackson of White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to discuss solutions for the gun violence epidemic. (Ashleigh Fields/The Washington Informer)

Former Football Players Discuss Gun Violence Prevention Locally, Nationwide at White House Meeting

by Ashleigh Fields August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Winner Jordan White (right) and Jason Sanchez throw punches at each other during the title fight held at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 3. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

White Scores Unanimous Decision to Highlight Fight Card

by Ed Hill August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Howard University’s Sports Management Camp, which recently completed its second year, has been working to expose minority youth to major opportunities. (Courtesy photo)

Howard University Camp Exposes Local Youth to Sports Management

by Ed Hill August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Walter Ray, founder of Education, Goals, Opportunity and Sports (EGOS), receives a donation from EGOS alumni Dante Baldeh. The organization is celebrating 30 years of providing opportunities for overlooked youth. (Courtesy of EGOS)

EGOS Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Opportunities for Overlooked Youth

by Ed Hill July 31, 2024August 1, 2024