photo by Erin
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.”
MORE RENDERINGS: (more…)
Thanks to Terry for sending: “Sign wars over new Stadium proposal.”
Councilmember Henderson shared a thoughtful note on the matter with constituents: (more…)
photo by DCbmyers
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Managing Partner of the Washington Commanders Josh Harris announced a deal to bring the team home and activate 180 acres of opportunity at the RFK campus. With a state-of-the-art roofed stadium, the team’s return to DC will catalyze and complement the transformation of the entire campus to include housing, parks and recreation, hotels, restaurants, retail, and neighborhood amenities. (more…)
18th and Columbia Road, NW photo courtesy Jubilee Plaza
From Jubilee Plaza:
“Wednesday, April 16 at 4pm we are having an event on the Jubilee Plaza to celebrate the Ovechkin mural on our headquarters building by Brandon Hill and this historic moment for The Caps.”
As for that ride: (more…)
A little love at Union Station for the NHL’s new all time goal scorer, Alex Ovechkin. (more…)
949 Wharf Street SW. photo by Fredde Lieberman
From the Capitals:
“The Washington Capitals will host a Gr8 Chase Watch Party at Whitlow’s at the Wharf for fans around the Capitals’ Sunday, April 6 away game @ New York Islanders at 12:30 p.m. Alex Ovechkin is one goal away from breaking the NHL’s all-time goals record.
The watch party will feature: (more…)
photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
In light of the fantastic weather, I’m seeking information about the status of Garfield Park and East Potomac Tennis Courts. Does anyone have information about the net removal and extended closure of the courts at Garfield? Also curious if the DC tennis universe has the scoop on when East Potomac will reopen?”
Thanks to all who emailed/messaged about the mural going up at the old Suntrust/Police Station/Future Jubilee Housing in Adams Morgan. The great 8. 5 goals away for immortality! Mr. Alex Ovechkin.
Mr. B. Hill in action: (more…)