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MoCo Native Monica Blakely Named Commanders Fan of The Year and Up for NFL Fan of The Year

Published November 9, 2023 at 12:49PM

Montgomery County, Maryland native Monica Blakely has a lot of titles of which she can be proud, from small business owner and philanthropist to mom and wife. Now, she can add “Commanders Fan of the Year” to the list. She is also up for NFL Fan of The Year, with voting available here.

A love for Washington football began with her dad who immigrated to the D.C metro area from Iran. Monica, an only child, found that the Burgundy & Gold was a special way of bonding with him. She set a goal of one day being able to afford season tickets and making sure her dad, who is disabled, always had a spot for home games.

Ted Leonsis Gifts Georgetown University $5 Million For “Bark Tank” Competition

By MCS Staff

Published October 30, 2023 at 3:31PM

Eight student teams on a mission to make a positive impact on society presented their startup ideas to a panel of expert judges during the Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Prize “Bark Tank” Pitch Competition on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, taking home $125,000 in prizes.

During the event, Georgetown Entrepreneurship also announced a transformational $5 million gift from Ted Leonsis (C’77, P’14,’15), founder, chairman, principal partner, and chief executive officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and his family, to provide permanent support for the Bark Tank Pitch Competition, so that it exists at Georgetown in perpetuity. The gift also will establish the Leonsis Family Venture Development Program to support student startups, incubator programs, and other entrepreneurial programming across the university. Since Bark Tank’s inception, $975,000 in prizes have been awarded to 60 different ventures, and those ventures have gone on to raise more than $295 million and create over 1,000 jobs.

The 10 Washington Commanders Most Likely To Be Traded

By MCS Staff

Published October 29, 2023 at 11:54PM

With a tough loss to the division-leading Philadelphia Eagles sending the Washington Commanders to 3-5 (0-3 in the division) and the trade deadline looming, it appears that the team will trade away at least one of their star players to prepare for what the new ownership group hopes will be a brighter future. With that said, let’s look at the top 10 players most likely to be traded by Washington this week:

10. Terry McLaurin: McLaurin signed a huge deal to remain with Washington prior to last season, but he will be 29 next year and may not be the same receiver by the time this team is built to compete. His cap number is $11 million this year but skyrockets to $24 million next year. With that said, he has consistently been the team’s best player, so we don’t think he’s going anywhere.

AT&T and Gallaudet University Collaborate to Make Football More Inclusive with Debut of First 5G-Connected Helmet

By MCS Staff

Published October 16, 2023 at 7:12AM

AT&T and Gallaudet University, the global leader in bilingual education for deaf and hard of hearing students, have collaborated to create the first 5G-connected football helmet—making the game more inclusive by enhancing on-field communication for student-athletes who use American Sign Language. The helmet was used for the first time in NCAA Division III competition during Gallaudet’s home game against Hilbert College, on Oct. 7.

”As a staple of college sports, we’re always exploring ways to use our expertise in connectivity to advance the way coaches, athletes and fans experience the game. When it came to developing the helmet, we saw an opportunity for 5G technology to make sports more inclusive—and there was no better partner to take possibility to reality than Gallaudet.” AT&T said in a press release.

Monumental Sports Network, Home of the Wizards, Capitals, Mystics, and More, Is Now Offering Direct-To-Consumer Memberships

By MCS Staff

Published October 10, 2023 at 10:17AM

Monumental Sports Network, which exclusively broadcasts games from the Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Mystics (WNBA), Capital City Go-Go (NBA G League), and Wizards District Gaming (NBA 2K League), announced today that it’s now offering a direct-to-consumer subscription membership. The membership (yearly plan) will provide the ability to:

The network also offers exclusive behind-the-scenes content, original programming, and extensive regional coverage of high-school and collegiate sports in the Washington D.C. area. The app streams the live 24/7 Monumental Sports Network channel, and gives fans on-demand access to game replays, studio shows, and original documentaries.

Zoo Lights Return For This Holiday Season; Tickets Go On Sale Later This Month

By MCS Staff

Published October 8, 2023 at 9:18PM

Washington, D.C.’s beloved Smithsonian’s National Zoo holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever as Zoo Lights returns this holiday season. A change this year will be that ZooLights will have a ticket price of $6 per individual. Each attendee, including children over the age of 2, will need a ticket. Parking is available for pre-purchase online at $30 per vehicle.

Paid tickets are a change from past years when this special event was free to attend. Per the Smithsonian, the ticket fee will offset the significant increase in costs associated with running this event. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit animal care and conservation science at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Washington Spirit Participate in Record-Setting NWSL Match (Highest Attendance)

By MCS Staff

Published October 7, 2023 at 11:23PM | Updated October 13, 2023 at 10:47AM

The Washington Spirit drew, 0-0, with OL Reign in a thrilling contest. A record-setting 34,130 fans attended the match, becoming the largest crowd in NWSL history. The Spirit played their home games in Germantown full-time from the team’s first season in 2013 until the 2018 season. For the next two seasons, the team split its time between various stadiums including its current home stadium of Audi Field.

Former USWMNT player Megan Rapinoe was honored before and after the match in what was the final regular season home match of her career. Even though the Spirit rallied late with several near-goals, the score remained level after 90 minutes. Following the pregame ceremonies, the nationally televised bout between the Spirit and Reign began without much affair. The first 25 minutes of play saw both teams jockeying for chances without success. In that time, there were no shots on target and the Spirit was statistically outplayed. OL Reign controlled over 60% of possession, doubled the Spirit’s passes and logged ten touches in the opponent’s box compared to the Spirit’s one.

Metro and Commanders Announce Five-Year Deal to Invest in Promoting Metro As Optimal Travel To/From Games; Metro To Provide Late Night Service for Thursday Night’s Game

By MCS Staff

Published October 3, 2023 at 7:25PM

Per WMATA and the Washington Commanders: Metro will provide late night service support to ensure everyone can effectively plan their travel after the conclusion of Thursday night’s game between the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears. Additionally, Metro and the Commanders are excited to announce a five-year joint promotional agreement that will invest in promoting Metro as the optimal travel option to and from games.

“This supports our strategic transformation plan to be customer centric, grow ridership, and be a great regional partner,” said General Manger and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. “We look forward to the many ways we can partner with the Commanders as they build a World Champion organization.”

Bradley Beal’s Bethesda Home is Available to Purchase For $10 Million

By MCS Staff

Published September 27, 2023 at 1:33PM

In June, the Washington Wizards traded three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, a handful of second-round picks, and multiple pick swaps. Now, the NBA superstar has put his Bethesda home up for sale for $10 million in a listing by held by Jill Schwartz and Andres Serafini of RLAH @properties.

The home, located at 8913 Holly Leaf Ln in Bethesda, has 6 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms with a total of 13,482 SF on 2.03 acres. It also includes a four-car garage and two full-size basketball courts (one indoor, one outdoor). The home is described as having a “South Miami vibe” and if basketball isn’t your thing, you can enjoy the “full-size tennis court with stadium lighting, elevated spa cascading into the heated linear swimming pool, detached Pool House complete with cabana bath, outdoor kitchen and the finest smore-worthy fire pit.” The full description and a video can be seen below:

Orioles Legend Brooks Robinson Has Passed Away

By MCS Staff

Published September 26, 2023 at 5:57PM

Orioles legend Brooks Robinson has passed. Considered one of the greatest third basemen in the history of baseball, Brooks Robinson traces his love of the sport to the Little Rock Boys & Girls Club. There he played Little League ball, honing the skills that would earn him 16 consecutive Golden Gloves, the 1964 American League MVP, the 1970 World Series MVP and a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Playing 23 seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, Robinson set major league career records for games, putouts, assists, chances, double plays and fielding percentage. Also a clutch hitter, he hit 268 career home runs, at the time an American League record for third basemen. A Statement from the Robinson Family and the Orioles:

“We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Brooks Robinson. An integral part of our Orioles Family since 1955, he will continue to leave a lasting impact on our club, our community, and the sport of baseball.”

Washington Commanders to celebrate 175 Washington Legends as part of the team’s Alumni Homecoming game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday

By MCS Staff

Published September 23, 2023 at 10:10PM

The Washington Commanders announced programming for the team’s 12th annual Alumni Homecoming Weekend. The weekend kicked off on Friday morning September 22 with a golf tournament and will culminate with the team’s Alumni Homecoming-themed game on Sunday, September 24 versus the Buffalo Bills. This year’s annual Alumni Homecoming weekend welcomes 175 Washington Legends, representative of six decades (1960s – current), including 15 Washington Ring of Fame inductees, 25 Pro Bowlers, and members of three Super Bowl winning teams (1982, 1987, 1991 rosters).

“We are excited to bring back the largest group of Washington Legends to date to celebrate our 12th annual Alumni Homecoming tradition,” said Tim Hightower, Washington Commanders Director of Alumni Relations, and a former Washington player. “Each year this weekend provides our fans a first-hand experience to connect with Washington Legends and celebrate our franchise’s storied history and legacy.”