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Wizards Hold Second Pre-Draft Workout

by William J. Ford June 5, 2017October 30, 2020

Several former college players who decided to enter the June 22 NBA draft participated Monday in the Washington Wizards’ pre-draft workout.

Washington Valor quarterback Sean Brackett is tackled by Philadelphia Soul defensive lineman Justin Lawrence during Philadelphia's 48-47 win at Verizon Center in D.C. on May 27. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Local Sports, Sports

Valor Lose Heartbreaker to Soul

by WI Guest Author May 27, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards guard John Wall drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder in the third quarter of the Wizards' 92-91 victory in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Verizon Center in D.C. on May 12. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Local Sports, National, Sports

Wall’s Game-Winning 3 Leads Wizards Over Celtics, Force Game 7

by William J. Ford May 13, 2017October 30, 2020

John Wall (right) and the Washington Wizards bested Isaiah Thomas (left) and the Boston Celtics 116-89 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Verizon Center in D.C. on May 4. (Courtesy of the Wizards via Twitter)

Local Sports, National, Sports, William J. Ford

Wizards Blow Out Celtics in Game 3 as Tempers Boil

by William J. Ford May 5, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall speaks with reporters after practice at Verizon Center in D.C. on April 25, a day before the Wizards face the Atlanta Hawks at home in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Local Sports, National, Sports, William J. Ford

Wizards Look to Regroup for Pivotal Game 5

by William J. Ford April 25, 2017October 30, 2020

Philadelphia Soul wide receiver Chris Duvalt evades Washington Valor Bernard Morris during Philadelphia's 49-31 win at Verizon Center in Northwest on April 22. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Local Sports, Sports

Valor Fall to Defending Champion Soul 49-31

by WI Guest Author April 23, 2017October 30, 2020

Bradley Beal

National, Sports

Wizards Defeat Hawks in Foul-Laden Game 2

by William J. Ford April 20, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (left) knocks the ball away from Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard in the second quarter of the Wizards' 114-107 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Verizon Center in D.C. on April 16. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Wizards Take Game 1 From Hawks With Dominant 2nd Half

by William J. Ford April 16, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards power forward Markieff Morris speaks to the media after practice on April 15, the eve of the Game 1 of the team's opening-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks at Verizon Center in D.C. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Wizards Ready for Playoff Matchup Against Hawks

by William J. Ford April 15, 2017October 30, 2020

John Wall

Local Sports, National, Sports, William J. Ford

Wizards Top Hornets, Notch 30th Home Win

by William J. Ford April 4, 2017October 30, 2020