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Washington Wizards Rookie Impresses In Tough Matchup

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1 year ago

October 27, 2024

Washington Wizards Rookie Impresses In Tough Matchup

The Washington Wizards cleaned up in the 2024 NBA Draft. With a new front office, they went the youth movement route – rightfully so – selecting Alex Sarr (No. 2), Bub Carrington (No. 14), Keyshawn George (No. 24) all in the first round with heavy minutes out of the gate – with Carrington suffering an ankle injury in the first contest, which is described as a mild Ankle Sprain that has already seen the Pittsburgh product return to the floor.

Nabbing Sarr with the second pick was viewed as a big win for the Wizards, as the seven-footer helped facilitate his “falling” to Washington. Many see the big man as the best of the 2024 NBA Draft class and in his second game of the season against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he showed flashes.

Sarr had his hands full with Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and that Cavs front court, but still produced in his 25 minutes of a lopsided 135-116 loss on Saturday.

Sarr posted 12 points, hauled in six rebounds, dished out an assist, swatted two shots and even swiped a steal while shooting 40 percent from the floor – including 2-for-6 from beyond the arc. All this coupled with just three fouls on a difficult assignment should be a good sign for the Wizards.

While NBA fans have been spoiled watching Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren and Dereck Lively II burst onto the scene in their rookie season, the big man position is still one that takes time to acclimate to the NBA level. Sarr will continue to evolve all season, but this was a clear step up from his debut.

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Man charged with shooting co-worker in Washington Heights

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February 28, 2026

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Man charged with shooting co-worker in Washington Heights

A 26-year-old man had an argument with a co-worker before allegedly fatally shooting the colleague in Washington Heights, prosecutors said Friday.

Bobby Martin, who was charged with first-degree murder Thursday, made his first appearance Friday in Cook County court.

Martin, is accused of killing his co-worker, Antoine Alexander, 32, in a parking lot at 9411 S Ashland Ave about 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Chicago police.

Prosecutors said Martin and Alexander worked together at an armed security company and got into a verbal altercation inside the guard shack on Tuesday afternoon. During the altercation, prosecutors said Alexander removed his bullet proof vest and threw it to the ground. A witness, another co-worker, then told the defendant and the victim to take the altercation outside.

After stepping outside, the defendant pulled his firearm and fired one shot into the victims abdomen, prosecutors said. The victim’s firearm was holstered at the time of the argument and the shooting. The defendant fled the scene and came into contact with another co-worker, whom he told that he had just shot Alexander.

Alexander was then taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead.

Martin was arrested by authorities three blocks from his home approximately 20 minutes after the shooting, prosecutors said.

Martin was detained and will appear in court again on March 17, authorities said.

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Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury announces she’s pregnant

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February 26, 2026

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Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury announces she’s pregnant

Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury has announced that she and her husband Matt are expecting a baby in July.

The couple made the announcement in a video on the Spirit’s social media channels, holding a baby goalkeeper jersey on the pitch at Audi Field.

Kingsbury becomes the most recent Spirit star to go on maternity leave, following defender Casey Krueger, midfielder Andi Sullivan and forward Ashley Hatch.

Sullivan gave birth to daughter Millie in July, while Hatch welcomed her son Leo in January.

Krueger announced she was pregnant with her second child in October.

Kingsbury has served as the Spirit’s starting goalkeeper since 2018, and has been named the NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year twice (2019 and 2021).

The 34-year-old has two caps with the U.S. women’s national team, and was named to the 2023 World Cup roster.

The club captain will leave a major void for the Spirit, who have finished as NWSL runner-up in back-to-back seasons.

Sandy MacIver and Kaylie Collins are expected to compete for the starting role while Kingsbury is on maternity leave.

The Spirit kick off their 2026 campaign on March 13 against the Portland Thorns.

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Washington state board awards Yakima $985,600 loan for Sixth Avenue project design

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2 days ago

February 26, 2026

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Washington state board awards Yakima 5,600 loan for Sixth Avenue project design

YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima could soon take a major step toward redesigning Sixth Avenue after the Washington State Public Works Board awarded the city a $985,600 loan.

The loan was approved for the design engineering phase of the Sixth Avenue project. The funding can also be used along Sixth Avenue for utility replacement and updated ADA use.

The Yakima City Council must decide whether to accept the award. If the council accepts it, the city’s engineering work will move forward with the design of Sixth Avenue.

The cost of installing trolley lines is excluded from the plan. The historic trolleys would need to raise the funds required to add trolley lines.

The award is scheduled to be discussed during next week’s City Council meeting.

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