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Matthew McConaughey is Interested in Being Part of a Group That Buys The Washington Commanders

Published November 7, 2022 at 10:48PM

Even though Actor Matthew McConaughey was born and raised in Texas, he has been a Washington fan since he was four years old– rooting for Native Americans in old Westerns he’d watch with his dad. Washington also had a star linebacker, Chris Hanburger, with nearly the same last name as McConaughey’s favorite food, he said in an interview on the team’s website. Now, he’s interested in either putting together or being a part of an investment group that puts a bid on the Washington Commanders.

Mark Maske of the Washington post tweeted that “Matthew McConaughey is exploring the possibilities of joining or forming an investment group to bid on the Washington Commanders, according to a source close to the actor. He’s a co-owner of the Austin FC franchise in Major League Soccer.” This coming a few hours after the New York Post reported that McConaughey was linked to a potential bidding group that includes Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos.

Commanders Expected to Sell For $7 Billion; Sale to Be Finalized By NFL Owners Meeting in March 2023

By MCS Staff

Published November 7, 2022 at 11:31AM

Over the weekend Jay Glazer reported on Fox that Dan Snyder is indeed planning on selling the entire franchise, and not just selling a minority stake to raise funds for any debt or plans for a new stadium. Glazer also reports that the asking price is expected to be approximately $7 Billion, which would be a big return on the $800 million the team went for when Snyder bought the franchise in 1999. According to various reports, many feel the team will sell for the asking price and the Commanders will be under new ownership for the 2023 NFL season.

TMZ previously reported that “Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos, two of the most successful men in America, are interested in buying the Washington Commanders, in light of owner Dan Snyder’s interest in selling the NFL team, sources tell TMZ Sports.” Over the weekend, NBA superstar Kevin Durant (who is from Prince George’s County and attended high school in Montgomery County) expressed interest in being part of an ownership group. He told ESPN that he “would love to give a bit of my money to be part of the Commanders, but we’ll see.” The full Jay Glazer report can be seen in the video below.

Second Suspect, 14-Years-Old, Arrested For Attempted Armed Robbery of Commanders Running Back Brian Robinson, Which Led to Robinson Being Shot Twice in the Leg in August

By MCS Staff

Published November 4, 2022 at 9:28PM

Last Wednesday, detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District announced that an arrest of a 17-year-old-male was made in reference to an “Assault With Intent to Rob while Armed (Gun) offense” that occurred on Sunday, August 28, 2022, in the 1000 block of H Street, Northeast. The victim of crime was Commanders running back Brian Robinson, who was shot twice in the leg. Today, Robinson’s agent Ryan Williams announced (tweet below) that a second suspect, 14-years-old, was arrested in the attempted armed robbery of Brian Robinson. Robinson recovered and returned to the field for the Commanders just six weeks later, playing in the team’s October 9th game.

Per MPD on 11/2: At approximately 5:28 pm on August 28, the suspects approached the victim at the 1000 block of H Street NE. The suspects brandished handguns and attempted to rob the victim. During the robbery attempt, one of the suspects fired a handgun, striking the victim. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle without obtaining any property. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, pursuant to a DC Superior Court custody order, a 17-year-old juvenile male ( who was 16 at the time of the offense), of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Rob while Armed (Gun).

TMZ Reports Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos Are Interested in Buying the Washington Commanders

By MCS Staff

Published November 4, 2022 at 10:25AM

Just one day after Washington Commanders owners Dan and Tanya Snyder announced they’re exploring possibilities regarding the potential sale of the team, TMZ reported on Thursday that “Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos, two of the most successful men in America, are interested in buying the Washington Commanders, in light of owner Dan Snyder’s interest in selling the NFL team, sources tell TMZ Sports.”

On Wednesday, The Commanders released the following statement, titled “Washington Commanders Hire Bank of America Securities to Consider Potential Transactions”. Dan and Tanya Snyder and the Washington Commanders announced today that they have hired BofA Securities to consider potential transactions. The Snyders remain committed to the team, all of its employees and its countless fans to putting the best product on the field and continuing the work to set the gold standard for workplaces in the NFL.” Bank of America was in charge of the transaction that saw Steve Ballmer purchase the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers in 2014.

Free Commanders/Vikings Tickets for 1,000 MCPS Students This Weekend

By MCS Staff

Published November 4, 2022 at 7:51AM

The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation, through a partnership with the MCPS Educational Foundation, Inc., is generously providing 1,000 complimentary tickets to MCPS students and their families for the Washington Commanders game against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. at FedEx Field.

Tickets are first come, first served. Get tickets here. Important: Please not that MCPS and Foundation staff are ineligible to accept these complimentary tickets.

One Suspect Arrested in Shooting of Commanders Running Back Brian Robinson; Police Looking For Additional Suspect

By MCS Staff

Published November 2, 2022 at 4:27PM

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District announced on Wednesday afternoon that an arrest has been made in reference to an “Assault With Intent to Rob while Armed (Gun) offense” that occurred on Sunday, August 28, 2022, in the 1000 block of H Street, Northeast. The victim of crime was Commanders running back Brian Robinson, who was shot twice in the leg. Robinson recovered and returned to the field for the Commanders just six weeks later, playing in the team’s October 9th game.

At approximately 5:28 pm, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. The suspects brandished handguns and attempted to rob the victim. During the robbery attempt, one of the suspects fired a handgun, striking the victim. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle without obtaining any property. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, pursuant to a DC Superior Court custody order, a 17-year-old juvenile male ( who was 16 at the time of the offense), of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Rob while Armed (Gun).

Forbes: “Dan Snyder Hires Bank of America to Sell Washington Commanders”

By MCS Staff

Published November 2, 2022 at 11:14AM

Forbes released an exclusive article on Wednesday morning titled “Dan Snyder Hires Bank of America to Sell Washington Commanders”. According to the article, “Snyder already has at least four phone calls from groups interested in buying the team.” Before too much excitement sets in for Commanders fans, the article states that Snyder and his bankers are currently exploring all options and a transaction could be for the entire team or for a minority stake in the team.

The Commanders have released the following statement, titled “Washington Commanders Hire Bank of America Securities to Consider Potential Transactions”. Dan and Tanya Snyder and the Washington Commanders announced today that they have hired BofA Securities to consider potential transactions. The Snyders remain committed to the team, all of its employees and its countless fans to putting the best product on the field and continuing the work to set the gold standard for workplaces in the NFL.” Bank of America was in charge of the transaction that saw Steve Ballmer purchase the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers in 2014.

Washington DC Ranked #6 in List of “Best U.S. Cities for Soccer Fans”

By MCS Staff

Published November 2, 2022 at 8:40AM

With the U.S. Men’s National Team having qualified for the FIFA World Cup this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best Cities for Soccer Fans. WalletHub also released its FIFA World Cup By The Numbers infographic with fun stats about the competition, available below.

Back in September, the D.C. Council approved an emergency measure that will “allow bars, restaurants, and breweries/distilleries who register for the privilege to remain open 24 hours a day during the upcoming November/December soccer World Cup, with alcoholic beverage service allowed from 6am to 4am.” Per the measure, alcohol cannot be served between 4am and 6am. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be the 22nd running of the FIFA World Cup competition, the quadrennial international men’s football championship contested by the senior national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It is scheduled to take place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022.

MoCo’s Kiki Rice is Named First Ever Jordan Brand NIL Athlete

By MCS Staff

Published November 1, 2022 at 4:38PM

Jordan Brand has signed its first NIL in MoCo’s Kiki Rice, one of the most decorated players from the class of 2022. NIL allows college athletes to earn money off of their name, image, and likeness. The Bethesda resident stands at 5’11” and is an incoming freshman at UCLA. She joins a decorated roster of women athletes on Jordan Brand. “Being Jordan Brand’s first NIL athlete is an incredible milestone, and I think it’s a testament to the hard work I’ve put in and all the people around me who have helped me get to this point,” says Rice. “Signing with the Jordan Brand is another motivating factor for me to continue to work hard and achieve my goals.”

Kiki Rice, the No. 2 women’s basketball recruit in the Class of 2022, was named the 2022 Naismith Girls’ High School Player of the Year. Rice helped lead Sidwell Friends to an undefeated record and #1 ranking in the nation. Named for the inventor of the game, the Naismith award is considered among the highest—if not the highest—award in high school and college basketball. “My teammates and my coaches played a huge role in me getting this award,” Rice said in an article on the Sidwell Friends website. “It’s an individual award, but someone who isn’t on a great team and who isn’t being pushed every day is not going to win this award.”

Washington Wizards to Reunite Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison for 25th Anniversary Celebration

By MCS Staff

Published October 26, 2022 at 2:19PM

Per the NBA: The Washington Wizards will reunite the “Big Three” of Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison to celebrate “Throwback Night” in recognition of the team’s 25^th anniversary since rebranding to the Wizards. The game will take place on Friday, November 18, when the Miami Heat come to Capital One Arena. Tipoff will be at 7:00 p.m.

As part of “Throwback Night,” the team will recognize Arenas, Butler and Jamison in a halftime celebration for their contributions to the franchise. The trio played together from 2005-06 to 2009-10 and led Washington to three consecutive playoff appearances (2006-2008).

Washington Wizards Coaches and Mascot Visit Watkins Mill Elementary School

By MCS Staff

Published October 20, 2022 at 1:53PM

As part of a celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, coaches from the Washington Wizards and Wizards mascot G-Wiz visited Watkins Mill Elementary School in Montgomery Village on Wednesday, October 13th.

The Wizards hosted a basketball clinic for about 50 third graders in the school gym. The students were given Wizards T-shirts, and students and staff received two tickets to a game of their choice. The Wizards launched their season with a win on Wednesday in Indiana and will be playing in their home opener on Friday against the Chicago Bulls.