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After the Mamie "Peanut" Johnson Little League baseball team won the D.C. Little League Championship on July 24, the team practices at the Nationals Baseball Academy on July 30. According to the Little League schedule, the team advanced to the regional tournament in Bristol, Connecticut, which begins Aug. 5. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Nationals Baseball Academy Start YBA PLAY Clinics with Nike as Key Sponsor

by WI Web Staff September 23, 2022September 23, 2022

The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy this month started its fall season of YBA PLAY grassroots clinics with Nike as the presenting sponsor.

Courtesy of PGA of America

United States’ PGA Cup Win Underscores What Diversity Can Mean for Golf

by Stacy M. Brown September 19, 2022September 19, 2022

In Footsteps of Arthur Ashe, Frances Tiafoe Reminded ‘There’s No Place Like Home’

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor September 17, 2022September 22, 2022

Frances Tiafoe Becomes First Black Man Since Arthur Ashe to Reach U.S. Open Semifinals

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor September 9, 2022September 9, 2022

From left: Davon Tucker, Colby Taylor and Jerrod Jones are hopeful for a successful 2022 Baltimore Ravens campaign. (Timothy Cox/Special to The Informer)

‘Real’ Ravens Fans Anticipate Bounce-Back 2022 Season

by Timothy Cox September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

Washington Commanders Team President Jason Wright addresses the Welcome Home Luncheon gathering. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

After Two-Year Hiatus, Washington Commanders Hold Welcome Home Luncheon

by James Wright Jr. September 7, 2022September 8, 2022

PWCC Men's Division I Champions, Howard University pose for a photo with their trophies during the Awards Ceremony for the 2022 PGA Works Collegiate Championship at The Union League Liberty Hill. (Courtesy of PGA of America)

PGA Tour’s Latest Diversity Report Garners High Marks, Even at Howard University

by Stacy M. Brown August 31, 2022September 1, 2022

**FILE** Brittney Griner (Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons)

Mystics Wary of Overseas Play After Griner Conviction

by Stacy M. Brown August 30, 2022August 30, 2022

Three-Time Olympian and National Wrestling Hall of Famer Kenny Monday To Rebuild Morgan State Wrestling Program

by Jamila Bey August 18, 2022August 19, 2022

close up photo of golf ball

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of PGA Tour, Dealing Setback to Players in Saudi-Backed League

by Stacy M. Brown August 11, 2022August 11, 2022