Washington Informer Sports: DMV Athletics, Community Champions & Local Coverage

**FILE** After five seasons at Howard University, Destiny Howell is transferring to the University of Wisconsin, where she hopes to continue to grow as an athlete. While she is excited about the new opportunity, she says she will take the lessons she has learned at Howard with her to Wisconsin and throughout life. (Jonae Guest/The Washington Informer)

Destiny Howell Is Transferring to Wisconsin But She Won’t Forget Howard

by Joshua Heron April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

D.C. Nears Deal to Bring Washington Commanders Back to RFK Site with $850 Million in Public Financing

by Stacy M. Brown April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

Stephen Tuner, longtime coach at Gonzaga College High School, will now lead the Montverde Academy boys’ basketball team, widely regarded as one of the top high school basketball programs in the United States. (Courtesy photo)

Local Coaches Look to Parlay Success at National Programs

by Ed Hill April 16, 2025April 17, 2025

With his 895th goal, the Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin now holds the NHL record for most goals scored. (Courtesy photo)

Alex Ovechkin Breaks Wayne Gretzky’s Record, Becoming NHL’s All-Time Leading Goal Scorer

by Skylar Nelson April 9, 2025April 17, 2025

**FILE** Football programs at historically Black colleges and universities, such as Howard University and Norfolk State University, are experiencing a wave of excitement as spring training kicks off. (WI photo)

Major Excitement Around HBCU Football Programs, Former Standouts Turned Coaches

by Skylar Nelson April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

**FILE** With an expanded lineup of food vendors, exciting off-field entertainment, and new family-friendly features, Nationals Park is elevating the ballpark experience. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Nationals Park Delivers Big in 2025 with Food, Fun, Family Experiences — Win or Lose

by Stacy M. Brown March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

Monumental Sports looks to inspire students through athletics. (Courtesy of Monumental Sports)

‘District Dribble’ Invests in the Community Through Basketball

by Demarco Rush March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

March Madness and the men’s and women’s National Invitational Tournaments allow for post-season college basketball. Many local teams, including University of Maryland men’s and women’s basketball teams, are vying to win big in the national competitions. (Jonae Guest/The Washington Informer)

Local Teams Gear Up for March Madness

by Ed Hill March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Members of Howard University women’s basketball team pose with April D. Taylor (center), CEO of The SVE Firm, and head coach Ty Grace (far right) at the "100 Women for Howard: A Legacy in Motion" brunch reception on March 6. Team players include (from left) Vannesa Blake, Ty Walker, Sa&’lah Hemmingway, Destiny Howell and Saniyah King. (Jonae Guest/The Washington Informer)

Howard University Women’s Basketball Unveils Groundbreaking ‘100 Women For Howard: A Legacy In Motion’ NIL Initiative

by Skylar Nelson March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Howard guard Saniyah King was named the 2025 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year on Tuesday after averaging 12 points and 4.7 assists per game during the regular season. (Courtesy of Howard University Athletics)

Saniyah King’s Desire for a MEAC Title is Rooted in Passion and Purpose

by Joshua Heron March 12, 2025March 14, 2025