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From the Capitals:

“Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 18th, 19th and 20th goals of the season on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center to become the third player in NHL history to reach the 800-goal mark, joining Hall of Famers Gordie Howe (801) and Wayne Gretzky (894).” (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

The National Park Service has said that after 11 years of permit approval, Stonewall Bocce DC can no longer be played on Logan Circle. Please help us keep Bocce on the Circle!

Our enrollment has consistently expanded over the past 10 years to include hundreds of local residents looking to enjoy the park in the center of our neighborhood. (more…)



1314 U Street, NW

The Smith closed this location back in December 2021. The liquor license placard for Sports & Social says:

“The Establishment will be a sports-themed restaurant serving American foods. Seating Capacity of 222 and a Total Occupancy Load of 308. Sidewalk Café with 36 seats. The licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement with Cover Charge to provide live entertainment inside the premises only. Licensee is also applying to add Sports Wagering to their operations. Establishment will offer geo-fenced mobile applications inside the premises, 15 physical betting devices, and 2 betting windows.”


via Sports & Social Bethesda

Sports & Social Bethesda’s website says:

“Sports & Social Bethesda offers its guests an elevated food and beverage experience including made-from-scratch game-day favorites, curated cocktails and a beer selection that includes local favorites (more…)


From the Open Goal Project:

“Join us at the Josephine Butler Parks Center for a celebration of soccer and community! We will be showing both World Cup quarterfinal games, first at 10 a.m. and then at 2 p.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m., and will remain open until the conclusion of the second quaterfinal game, around 4 p.m. We are encouraging people to buy tickets ahead of time for planning purposes. Tickets will be available for walkup purchase the day of the event but will increase in price to $50. (more…)



THE UNDEFEATED ROSEDALE 6U” N.E. CHECKBOYZZ” via GoFundMe

Thanks to Janette for sending: “The kids football team is about halfway to their $30k goal to cover the trip to Florida.”

The GoFundMe says:

“Hello, My name is Myracle Bell, I am a Team Mom for 6U Rosedale football team. My son & I joined the Rosedale Football Family in March 2022 for spring season. During spring season each child worked hard in practice and in each game winning every game an even the championship game. The coaches displayed so much love & dedication for the children. Once spring season was over I signed up to be the team mom for 6U starting the fall season. Rosedale 6U football team has been undefeated the entire football season. We have been invited to regionals in Kissimmee, Florida for one week. (more…)



“Tom’s Watch Bar in Los Angeles”

Last week we noted Tom’s Watch Bar would be opening soon in the former Circa/Zengo space in Chinatown.

Here’s all the info/details from a press release:

“With an elevated, 360°-degree viewing room complete with personalized audio at every table, and more than 120 high-definition screens, the new Chinatown location of Tom’s Watch Bar is set to transform how Washingtonians watch their favorite professional, collegiate, international sports teams as well as UFC and other special sporting events. Tom’s Watch Bar will open at 781 Seventh St., NW, steps from the action at Capital One Arena on December 5. The venue will adjust its normal operating hours for World Cup viewing opportunities starting December 6.

The 6,500 square-foot bar and restaurant boasts three central oversized “stadium” screens and seating for more than 300 guests. (more…)


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