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From the Nationals:
“The Washington Nationals have officially reached an agreement with Paul Toboni to join the Club as its President of Baseball Operations.
Widely regarded as one of the best young executives in baseball, Toboni will bring a fresh voice to the organization, providing valuable experience in scouting and player development to build around the Nationals talented core of young star players.
Toboni comes to the Nationals from the Boston Red Sox, (more…)
Update: A reader shares that the closure is for good: “Unsure what will become of the space but I believe the Nats own the space.”
Thanks to Matt for sending: “Nats Park BetMGM closing soon”. Anyone know if this is just for the season?
BETMGM’s website says:
“WE’LL BE CLOSING THE SPORTSBOOK AT NATIONALS PARK ON SEPTEMBER 28TH
LAST DAY TO WAGER: SUNDAY, SEPT. 21
LAST DAY TO CASH TICKETS: SUNDAY, SEPT. 28TH (more…)
“National Mall of Pickleball is back for a third year, bringing America’s fastest growing sport back to the National Mall, highlighting the true and inherent aspects of the game – inclusivity and accessibility – and the role pickleball serves in creating community.
WHEN: Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21
WHERE: 12th Street on the National Mall (adjacent to the Smithsonian Metro)”
Thanks to M. for sending from 12th and Jefferson. Schedule of events: (more…)
photo by Ian Will
From the Sierra Club:
“The DC Council today approved legislation providing more than $1 billion in taxpayer subsidies to the billionaire owners of the Washington Commanders for a new stadium at the RFK site. Though Councilmember Charles Allen was able to secure some resources for transit improvements, a pause on a third parking garage, and energy efficiency standards for the stadium, the Sierra Club DC Chapter opposes the deal because it prioritizes a handout to wealthy team owners over protecting residents, the climate, and the Anacostia River. (more…)
From the Capitals:
“Giant Food, the leading grocery chain in the Washington D.C. region, and Washington Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin, are thrilled to announce the launch of Ovi’s Great Crunch cereal – a coveted, limited-edition cereal celebrating Ovechkin’s historic achievement in becoming the NHL’s all-time goals leader.
Beginning Sept. 19, (more…)
Thanks to Nikhita for sharing this beautiful shot: “That sunset on Sunday made an appearance during the Citi open finals.”
*Friends of the Sunset Society is made possible by readers like you! As always, you can submit your spectacular sunsets to us at [email protected] Thanks!
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From the office of DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson:
“DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announced today that the Committee of the Whole will hold a vote on the “Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Act of 2025.”
“Today we’re scheduling a vote for Friday August 1, 2025 to consider the RFK campus legislation,” Mendelson said. “We’ve been working with the Washington Commanders for several weeks and we feel we have a much-improved agreement that would bring the team back to their historical home, as well as develop the land around the RFK campus.”
“It’s clear that the Commanders showed through their negotiations their commitment to the District. And their willingness to consider what’s in the best interest of our citizens. The process working with the Commanders has been extremely productive and they’ve been a cooperative partner.
“Overwhelmingly, residents have asked the Council for due diligence on this multi-billion-dollar deal. And under immense outside pressure to rush the process, I feel that, along with next weeks’ hearings, the Council will have what’s needed to move forward with a vote.”
The Committee of the Whole and the Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a public hearing on the legislation on July 29 and a hearing with government and team officials on July 30.
HOW THE DEAL HAS BEEN IMPROVED (more…)
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From an email:
“Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist, will compete in the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open. The American tennis icon has accepted a main draw wild card into the event. The tournament will take place July 19 to 27 at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC. (more…)
photo by Jim Havard
From MLB:
“The Nationals have parted ways with manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo, the team announced on Sunday night.
Senior vice president and assistant general manager Mike DeBartolo has been named interim GM. The team will make an announcement on an interim manager sometime on Monday.”
And (more…)
Wowza, thanks to KATO for sharing their “new concept for the future of RFK Stadium, reimagined by KATO, an architecture and urban design firm. KATO sees the opportunity to transform RFK into a national stadium on the scale of Wembley — a landmark venue that could serve as a home for major sporting events, concerts, and civic gatherings in the heart of the nation’s capital.”
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