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Chick Hernandez Named Main Sports Anchor For WUSA9

Published August 22, 2023 at 7:37PM

Chick Hernandez, a 1981 Blair High School graduate, has announced that he will be joining WUSA9 as the network’s main sports anchor. Hernandez will take over for Darren Haynes who recently decided to accept a Sports Anchor position at KCBS/KCAL in Los Angeles after six years with WUSA9.

Earlier this year, it was announced that Chick Hernandez, would be joining former Washington players Brian Mitchell and Logan Paulsen as part of the new Preseason 2023 TV Crew. He has continued his work as part of the crew and will wrap up after next week’s final preseason game against Cincinnati Bengals.

Commanders Announce Partnership with 50 Cent and His Brand ‘Sire Spirits’

By MCS Staff

Published August 21, 2023 at 2:39PM

Just a few days after the Commanders announced their deal to bring back Anheuser-Busch as the team’s official beer sponsor, today the Commanders uncorked a new multi-year partnership with Sire Spirits, owned and designed by award-winning musician, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Emmy award-winning actor and director Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

As part of the partnership, Sire Spirits’ Branson Cognac will be the Official Cognac of the Washington Commanders, and Le Chemin Du Roi will be designated as the Official Champagne of the Washington Commanders. Jackson’s 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm, The G-Unity Foundation, will also work closely with the Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation, supporting expanded community initiatives across the DMV.

Commanders Look to End Ravens 24-Game Preseason Winning Streak Monday Night

By MCS Staff

Published August 21, 2023 at 12:06PM

The Washington Commanders are under the control of Josh Harris and his ownership group, have officially named Sam Howell the starting quarterback, and look to end a 24-game preseason winning streak that the Baltimore Ravens are bringing into tonight’s 8pm game at FedEx Field.

After two joint practices between the local teams that have been described as “chippy” due to a few pushing and shoving matches, the teams will move things to a more official setting in tonight’s game. The Ravens haven’t lost a preseason game since 2015, a streak that doesn’t matter to many, but has brought along with it a little more interest to the team’s preseason games.

Anheuser-Busch Back as Washington Commanders’ Exclusive Beer Partner

By MCS Staff

Published August 17, 2023 at 3:22PM

Almost a year and a half after Washington lost Anheuser-Busch as it’s official beer sponsor (March 2022), the two sides have come to a new agreement less than a month after Josh Harris and the new ownership group took over. More below, per Washington:

As the 2023 NFL season kicks off, the Washington Commanders and Anheuser-Busch are proud to announce their new multi-year partnership. As part of the deal, Anheuser-Busch will become the Official Beer Sponsor of the Washington Commanders, making it easy for fans ages 21 and over to enjoy the game experience all season long with gameday activations, custom social and digital content, exclusive fan content, and much more. Additionally, the Washington Commanders, Anheuser-Busch, and Bud Light are honoring the veteran and first-responder community with exclusive experiences and fan recognition.

Washington’s Terry McLaurin Releases New Cereal to Help Underserved Children

By MCS Staff

Published August 16, 2023 at 7:00AM

Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin has excelled on and off the field since he was drafted by the team in 2019. Now, the star player has released a new cereal for a limited time– Terry McLaurin’s Crunch Time Flakes. All of the proceeds benefit his Terry McLaurin Foundation.

The Terry McLaurin Foundation seeks to help underserved children become the best version of themselves by providing them with the tools to succeed in the classroom and in society. This includes educational support, health and wellness assistance, and mentorship.

Gov. Moore: “We want the Commanders in Prince George’s County and we’re gonna move aggressively to make that the case.”

By MCS Staff

Published August 9, 2023 at 9:40AM | Updated August 9, 2023 at 10:03AM

Governor Wes Moore is in Ashburn, Virginia for Washington Commanders training camp (yesterday he visited Ravens camp) and answered questions from various reporters. Ben Standig of The Athletic asked Moore about the timeline for A new stadium and Moore made it clear that he wants the Washington Commanders to remain in Maryland.

“We see the timeline as we’re moving now.” Moore said. “We’ve already allocated $400 million that’s going toward the blue line corridor, which is the area right around the stadium in Prince George’s County. We are not waiting, we are not delaying, we are not stalling. We are letting people know right now that we want the Commanders in Prince George’s County and we’re gonna move aggressively to make that the case.

Some of the Biggest Names in Tennis Are in Town for The ‘Mubadala Citi DC Open’; The Only Combined ATP-WTA 500-Level Tennis Tournament in the World

By MCS Staff

Published July 30, 2023 at 11:14PM | Updated July 31, 2023 at 7:39AM

Last month it was announced that The Citi Open in Washington, D.C. is combining with the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic to become the Mubadala Citi DC Open beginning in 2023. The move from San Jose elevated the DC women’s event from a WTA 250 level to a WTA 500 level, making the Mubadala Citi DC Open the only combined ATP-WTA 500 tournament in the world on the tour calendar. The move is subject to ATP Board approval.

The Mubadala Citi DC Open is the fifth largest pro tennis event in the United States and kicks off in earnest Monday with a star-studded lineup on the first day of main draw play at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park in the nation’s capital. From former World No.1s Viktoria Azarenka and Andy Murray to past DC champions Liudmila Samsonova, Sloane Stephens and Gael Monfils to local favorite Frances Tiafoe, fans will be treated to plenty of headliners on the first full day in Rock Creek Park.

Report: New Commanders Ownership Group Reportedly Uses ‘Redskins’ When Discussing Long Term Plans

By MCS Staff

Published July 30, 2023 at 1:51PM

When ownership of the team changed hands earlier this month, many wondered is there was a chance the new ownership group would change the team’s name. More fuel was added to that fire when ESPN senior writer Don Van Natta Jr. stated on the Rich Eisen Show that “There’s a ‘pretty good chance’ the new ownership of the Washington Commanders will change the franchise name and have a ‘complete re-branding’ of the team.” Vegas has even released odds on the name-change happening and possibilities on what the new name could be. Now, a report from Sports Illustrated’s The Spun states that the new ownership group refers to the team as the “Redskins” when discussing their long-term plan.

ESPN’s Commanders reporter John Keim shared the following from head coach Ron Rivera on people using the term Redskins more since new ownership came in: “Well I know this, [Washington Commanders Managing Partner] Mr. [Josh] Harris and that ownership group talked extensively about bringing back the glory. And again, what Coach Gibbs did, the traditions, that alumni group of guys that are around. It’s hard to escape it. It really is. That’s just the truth of the matter. Just so everybody knows, we do that with the utmost respect for the native tribes and for the American Indian. Anytime that’s brought up. it is brought up with the utmost of respect.”

Don Geronimo Fired Following Disparaging On-Air Remarks During Commanders Training Camp

By MCS Staff

Published July 30, 2023 at 1:20PM

Longtime local radio host Michael Sorce, better known as Don Geronimo, is no longer employed by WBIG Big100 after making disparaging remarks about WUSA9 sports reporter Sharla McBride during his radio show on Thursday. Initially, He and co-host Crash Young were barred from training camp on Friday.

Adam Longo of WUSA9 provided a statement on Saturday that came following an internal investigation from Aaron Hyland, DC region president for iHeartMedia: “After an internal review, Don Geronimo is no longer an employee of WBIG. We take matters of this nature very seriously and this behavior does not align with our core values.”

Commanders Back to DC? New Legislation Creates Path That Could Make it Happen

By MCS Staff

Published July 27, 2023 at 9:29PM

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) introduced the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, bipartisan legislation that transfers administrative jurisdiction over the RFK stadium site from the Secretary of the Interior to the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA). The bill will allow GSA to enter into a lease with the District of Columbia, under which D.C. may use the land for stadium redevelopment, commercial and residential development, or other public purposes.

“The House Oversight Committee remains committed to working with Washington, D.C. officials to ensure a capital that is prosperous for residents and visitors for generations to come. After discussing city initiatives with D.C. Mayor Bowser and other local stakeholders, it has become clear that addressing the deteriorating conditions at the RFK Memorial stadium site is a top economic priority for the city,” said Chairman James Comer. “I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, which is long overdue legislation that will provide D.C. leaders the opportunity to revitalize the RFK stadium site. This legislation is set to pave the way for local officials to create meaningful new jobs, add millions in city revenue, and transform the Anacostia River waterfront into a lively destination for all.”

Betting Website Releases Odds on Commanders Name Change and What The New Name Could Be

By MCS Staff

Published July 24, 2023 at 3:06PM

When the sale of the Commanders was finalized last week to a group led by Montgomery County native Josh Harris, we let you know that the group will have some decisions to make regarding the future of the franchise, including a possible “complete rebranding of the team.” According to a tweet by Bleacher Report, ESPN senior writer Don Van Natta Jr. stated on the Rich Eisen Show that “There’s a ‘pretty good chance’ the new ownership of the Washington Commanders will change the franchise name and have a ‘complete re-branding’ of the team.”

Betting website BetOnline.AG has released odds on if the Commanders will change its name again and the odds on several choices for the team’s new name. They can be seen below: