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Madness in the ring (Courtesy photo)

AEW Wins Over Fans During TV Debut in D.C.

by WI Guest Author October 9, 2019December 21, 2021

More than 14,000 fans packed Capital One Arena in downtown D.C. for the television debut of the newest professional wrestling organization, All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The AEW “Dynamite” show appeared on the TNT Network.

Slaphot does his best to stay atop the mechanical beast. (Photo by Travis Riddick)

D.C.-Area Mascots Face off in PBR Mechanical Bull Challenge

by Dr. Shantella Y. Sherman September 20, 2019December 21, 2021

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama: An Evening Personal and Inspiring

by WI Guest Author November 20, 2018October 31, 2020

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (left) drives past Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. during the Nets' 115-104 win at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Nov. 16. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Local Sports, National, Sports, William J. Ford

Wizards Lose to Nets, End 3-Game Streak

by William J. Ford November 16, 2018October 31, 2020

Jordan Allen, 17, shows off Carloe, the horse she rode during the Washington International Horse Show held at the Capital One Arena in D.C. this month. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Young Equestrian is Ready to Go the Distance

by Brenda C. Siler October 31, 2018October 31, 2020

Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. drives against Miami Heat center Kelly Olynyk during the Heat's 113-112 win at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Oct, 18. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Local Sports, National, Sports, William J. Ford

Wizards Lose Heartbreaker to Heat in Season Opener

by William J. Ford October 19, 2018October 31, 2020

Washington Wizards top draft pick Troy Brown Jr. poses for pictures with (from left) parents Troy Brown Sr. and Lynn Brown and sister Jada Brown during a June 25 press conference at Capital One Arena in D.C. to introduce Brown to the media. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Local Sports, National, Sports, William J. Ford

Wizards Welcome Top Draft Pick Brown to D.C.

by William J. Ford June 25, 2018October 31, 2020

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives to the basket against two Indiana Pacers defenders in the first quarter of the Wizards' 109-102 win at Capital One Arena in D.C. on March 17. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Wizards Top Pacers, Win Key Game in Possible Postseason Preview

by William J. Ford March 17, 2018October 31, 2020

Washington Wizards power forward Markieff Morris (5) faces up against Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Taj Gibson in the first quarter of Minnesota's 116-111 win at Capital One Arena in D.C. on March 13. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Wiz Lose to T’Wolves, Drop 2nd Straight

by William J. Ford March 13, 2018October 31, 2020

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo fends off a double-team by Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and forward Markieff Morris during the Pacers' 98-95 win at Capital One Arena in northwest D.C. on March 4. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Wizards’ Slide Continues in Loss to Pacers

by William J. Ford March 4, 2018October 31, 2020