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

**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

Boris Cheek speaks after receiving the Pigskin Club Award of Excellence at the 86th Annual Fall Sports Awards Dinner hosted by the Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. at Catholic University of America on Feb. 21. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

Pigskin Club Holds Fall Banquet Celebrating Local Sports

by Ed Hill March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

Virginia State men's basketball team is the 2025 victor of the men's basketball CIAA championship, defeating Bluefield State 71-64. (Courtesy of CIAA)

Virginia State Men, Fayetteville State Women Capture CIAA Crowns

by Ed Hill March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

A fiery stare-down between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. at the Howard University press conference on Dec. 5, 2024 (Skylar Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach: Contested Draw, Knockdown Controversy, and the Rise of Local Boxing Talent

by Skylar Nelson March 3, 2025March 4, 2025

**FILE** Courtesy of the Washington Commanders

Wide Receiver Deebo Samuel is Making His Way to the DMV in a Striking Trade

by Skylar Nelson March 3, 2025March 3, 2025