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  • • New Track + Long Weekend = Advantages for Power Teams
    The Nashville Super Speedway isn’t necessarily a new track for NASCAR. The D-shaped oval was first used by the sport’s top sanctioning body in 2001 when it began hosting events for the Xfinity Series and the Camping World Truck Series. However, the facility located just outside the capital city of Tennessee last staged events for those two tours back in 2011. Nashville Super Speedway h...2021
  • • Where are they now? Catching up with Ricky Rudd
    Richard Lee “Ricky” Rudd was only 12 years old when he decided what his life‘s work would be. While taking a fan bus tour around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Rudd, who was in Indiana‘s capital city to compete in the national go-kart championship, was in awe of the 300,000-plus seat temple of auto racing. […]...2021
  • • US Lacrosse Announces 2021 NTDP Process
    CoachesParentsPlayersPress ReleaseTeam USASPARKS, Md. — The National Team Development Program (NTDP), an extended pathway for elite high school players to lay the foundation for eventual participation on the U.S. national teams, is back in 2021. US Lacrosse has announced the process and dates for the 2021 program. Register for men's regional tryouts Register for women's regional tryouts The NTDP i...2021
  • • G League: Capital City Go-Go promote Amber Nichols to general manager
    The Capital City Go-Go, the Washington Wizards’ NBA G League affiliate, announced today that Amber Nichols has been promoted to general manager, becoming the second female general manager in G League history. She will accompany the team’s flex-affiliate players (who will play with the Erie BayHawks) at the NBA G League single site in Orlando … Continue reading "G League: Capital City Go-Go p...2021
  • • Samuel Pikul, Summer Carpenter Are US Lacrosse Impact Athletes
    MembershipIn partnership with NCSA, the official responsible recruiting services provider of US Lacrosse, we are proud to highlight our newest Impact Athletes — boys’ and girls’ high school lacrosse players who are supporting their communities with special efforts. We all recognize that these are unusual and unprecedented times, but great challenges also offer great opportunities, and US Lacrosse ...2020
  • • Russell Westbrook unlikely to play both games of back-to-backs for Wizards this season
    The Washington Wizards are certainly happy to get Russell Westbrook by trading John Wall to the Houston Rockets. Even so, the Capital City team is going to take precautions with Westbrook to keep him healthy throughout the 2020-21 season. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Wizards won’t look to play the former MVP in […] The post Russell Westbrook unlikely to play both games of back-to...2020
  • • Russell Westbrook’s first message to Wizards fans since trade for John Wall
    Russell Westbrook was traded to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster deal that sent John Wall to the Houston Rockets. While he won’t have much time to get acquainted with his new team, Westbrook shared his first message to fans of the Capital City team since being traded. Russ has a message for the #DCFamily […] The post Russell Westbrook’s first message to Wizards fans since ...2020
  • • Once rooted in friendship, Berlin derby now a battle over city's identity
    Hertha Berlin and Union Berlin have only ever played twice in the Bundesliga, but the rivalry is deeply rooted in the history and makeup of Germany's capital city....2020
  • • Joel Embiid Talks About the Journey of Creating the UA Embiid One
    GRAB YOUR COPY OF KICKS 23 Let’s take a trip and fly high above Yaoundé, the capital city of Cameroon. We’ll see over two million people living down there. We’ll hear French and various dialects being spoken, and we’ll see a palace, art museums, bustling marketplaces and the Reunification Monument. Then we’ll keep flying. We’ll […] The post Joel Embiid Talks About the Journey of Creating the...2020
  • • A Long Way From Central Valley: Steven Cottrell Makes BYLL History
    MembershipPrograms & GrantsThis article appears in the July/August edition of US Lacrosse Magazine, a digital-only publication available exclusively to US Lacrosse members. Join or renew today for access to this 96-page edition, which includes immersive and interactive features as well as video tips from professional players. Thank you for your support! It’s a long way from Bakersfield, Calif....2020

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  • • In G League, Capital City Go-Go add forward Jordan Bell
    The Capital City Go-Go, the Washington Wizards’ NBA G League affiliate, added forward Jordan Bell off of waivers today. In a corresponding move, the team waived forward Stefan Jankovic due to a season ending injury. Bell, a 6-8, 216 pound forward-center from the University of Oregon, has appeared in 29 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves … Continue reading "In G League, Capital City Go-Go ...2020
  • • Jordan Bell joins Wizards’ G League affiliate
    Having being waived by the Grizzlies last week, big man Jordan Bell has signed a G League contract, per the NBAGL’s official transactions log. And according to Fred Katz of The Athletic (via Twitter), the Wizards‘ G League affiliate – the Capital City Go-Go – has claimed Bell off waivers. After starting his NBA career by spending two seasons with the Warriors, Bell has had a tumultuous 2019-20 sea...2020
  • • The Columbus Triple: A view from three games, and seeing three wins, in one Sunday afternoon
    Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports An exhausting day, but one for the memory banks. Sunday kicked off what held the promise of a beautiful day in the capital city of Ohio. The Columbus Crew and new signing Lucas Zelarayan opened their 2020 season at home against New York City FC (hereafter known as NYCFC); the Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team hosted That Team Up North, and the Columbus Blue...2020
  • • Wizards fielding shorthanded roster with two open spots
    After waiving Chasson Randle on Monday, the Wizards are now once again the only team in the NBA with two open roster spots. As we noted Monday night, the team will have to fill the 14th spot on its roster within the next two weeks, but Ben Standig of NBC Sports Washington says not to expect any sort of major move. Instead, the Wizards could take their time to re-add a 14th player, saving a little ...2018
  • • Ice Cube pushing hard to get Kobe Bryant to join BIG3
    Kobe Bryant retired from the Lakers two years ago, but his days of competitive basketball may not be over. BIG3 founder Ice Cube plans to make a strong push to get Bryant involved in his three-on-three league of former NBA players, relays Nina Mandell of USA Today.“To me he’s the biggest name out there for us to get and he’s going to have to get a restraining order on me to leave him alone about t...2018
  • • Former Broncos CB Syd’Quan Thompson arrested on domestic violence charges
    The NFL offseason has not necessarily started off in the best of ways. Young stars Reuben Foster and Kareem Hunt have both found themselves on the police blotter after alleged domestic violence incidents involving women. While it’s important to reserve judgement in both cases, it’s just not a good way to start the offseason.We can now add former Denver Broncos cornerback and Cal standout Syd’Quan ...2018
  • • Patriots whisked around Washington, D.C.
    WASHINGTON – During the Robert Kraft/Bill Belichick/Tom Brady era, visiting the White House as Super Bowl champions has become almost commonplace. But make no mistake… no visit to the seat of world power is ever ordinary; particularly this one. Immediately after Super Bowl LI, Kraft dubbed his team’s 25-point, come-from-behind victory “the sweetest” of New England’s five titles, and without questi...2017
  • • NBA fines Pelicans' DeMarcus Cousins $50,000
    New Orleans has never saved anyone from trouble. Just ask those who frequent Bourbon Street or make a point of hitting up Mardi Gras.For his part, Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins needs to no reason to find himself in trouble. It’s what led to him being jettisoned from California’s capital city when the Sacramento Kings moved him to New Orleans last month.Now attempting to bring the Pelicans back ...2017
  • • News Blitz 2/7: Patriots Super Bowl love continues!
    It’s going to take more than a couple days to really analyze and take in the Patriots historic comeback overtime win in Super Bowl LI. Stories will be written from now until next season. Documentaries will be made and each play broken down frame by frame as Tom Brady and Co. did what seemed so unthinkable to steal glory from Atlanta’s grasp. But as Patriots fans lined the streets of Boston to see ...2017
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  • • Forward Devin Robinson arrested, Wizards announce he will not return
    Following an alleged physical confrontation outside a nightclub early Saturday morning, Wizards two-way player Devin Robinson was arrested, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link). The Wizards issued a statement addressing the arrest, adding that Robinson will not return for the team next season. “We are aware of the incident this morning involving Devin and are disappointed in his a...2019

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Capital City trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Samuel Pikul, Summer Carpenter Are US Lacrosse Impact Athletes
    MembershipIn partnership with NCSA, the official responsible recruiting services provider of US Lacrosse, we are proud to highlight our newest Impact Athletes — boys’ and girls’ high school lacrosse players who are supporting their communities with special efforts. We all recognize that these are unusual and unprecedented times, but great challenges also offer great opportunities, and US Lacrosse ...2020
  • • Russell Westbrook’s first message to Wizards fans since trade for John Wall
    Russell Westbrook was traded to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster deal that sent John Wall to the Houston Rockets. While he won’t have much time to get acquainted with his new team, Westbrook shared his first message to fans of the Capital City team since being traded. Russ has a message for the #DCFamily […] The post Russell Westbrook’s first message to Wizards fans since ...2020
  • • Wizards To Sign Jerian Grant
    The Washington Wizards will sign free agent guard Jerian Grant, Chris Miller of NBC Sports reports. The 27-year-old has been a fixture on the team’s Capital City G League affiliate after playing 2018-19 with the Orlando Magic. Grant will be signed with the roster spot opened by Davis Bertans. We wrote earlier this week about […] The post Wizards To Sign Jerian Grant appeared first on S...2020
  • • Jordan Bell joins Wizards’ G League affiliate
    Having being waived by the Grizzlies last week, big man Jordan Bell has signed a G League contract, per the NBAGL’s official transactions log. And according to Fred Katz of The Athletic (via Twitter), the Wizards‘ G League affiliate – the Capital City Go-Go – has claimed Bell off waivers. After starting his NBA career by spending two seasons with the Warriors, Bell has had a tumultuous 2019-20 sea...2020
  • • The Columbus Triple: A view from three games, and seeing three wins, in one Sunday afternoon
    Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports An exhausting day, but one for the memory banks. Sunday kicked off what held the promise of a beautiful day in the capital city of Ohio. The Columbus Crew and new signing Lucas Zelarayan opened their 2020 season at home against New York City FC (hereafter known as NYCFC); the Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team hosted That Team Up North, and the Columbus Blue...2020
  • • Nets sign guard Chris Chiozza to two-way contract
    Saturday night, the Brooklyn Nets signed guard Chris Chiozza to a two-way contract. Chiozza (5’11”, 176) joins Brooklyn from the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. In 10 games (nine starts) this season for the Go-Go, he averaged 10.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 2.6 steals in 31.1 minutes per contest. Chiozza signed [...]...2020
  • • Wizards Sign Anzejs Pasecniks To Two-Way Contract
    The Washington Wizards have announced that they’ve signed Anzejs Pasecniks to a two-way contract. The 21-year-old big man has previously been a member of the team’s G League affiliate. Pasecniks will split time between the Capital City Go Go and the franchise’s big league squad and the 7’2″ prospect will be a valuable addition when […] The post Wizards Sign Anze...2019
  • • Wizards sign Anzejs Pasecniks to two-way contract
    The Washington Wizards signed center Anzejs Pasecniks to a two-way contract today. And in a related move, the team waived guard Chris Chiozza. Pasecniks, a 7-1 center from Latvia, has played in 12 games (two starts) with the Capital City Go-Go this season, averaging 10.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, while shooting .604 from the field. [...]...2019
  • • Wizards sign former first-round pick Anzejs Pasecniks, cut Chris Chiozza
    The Wizards have signed Anzejs Pasecniks to a two-way contract, waiving two-way player Chris Chiozza to make room for the former first-round pick, Washington announced Tuesday in a press release. Pasecniks, who will turn 24 this Friday, was drafted 25th overall by the Sixers in 2017 but never suited up for Philadelphia, having spent the next two seasons overseas. After the 76ers renounced his righ...2019
  • • Forward Devin Robinson arrested, Wizards announce he will not return
    Following an alleged physical confrontation outside a nightclub early Saturday morning, Wizards two-way player Devin Robinson was arrested, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link). The Wizards issued a statement addressing the arrest, adding that Robinson will not return for the team next season. “We are aware of the incident this morning involving Devin and are disappointed in his a...2019

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  • • Wizards sign Jerian Grant, who played for Capital City Go-Go this season
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Washington Wizards (@washwizards) on Jul 1, 2020 at 2:43pm PDT The Washington Wizards have signed guard Jerian Grant. Grant, a 6-4, 204-pound guard, appeared in 39 games (37 starts) with the Wizards’ NBA G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go, this season, averaging 16.3 points, 4.3 … Continue reading "Wizards sign Jerian Grant, who played for...2020
  • • The Columbus Triple: A view from three games, and seeing three wins, in one Sunday afternoon
    Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports An exhausting day, but one for the memory banks. Sunday kicked off what held the promise of a beautiful day in the capital city of Ohio. The Columbus Crew and new signing Lucas Zelarayan opened their 2020 season at home against New York City FC (hereafter known as NYCFC); the Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team hosted That Team Up North, and the Columbus Blue...2020
  • • Nets sign guard Chris Chiozza to two-way contract
    Saturday night, the Brooklyn Nets signed guard Chris Chiozza to a two-way contract. Chiozza (5’11”, 176) joins Brooklyn from the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. In 10 games (nine starts) this season for the Go-Go, he averaged 10.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 2.6 steals in 31.1 minutes per contest. Chiozza signed [...]...2020
  • • Wizards sign Anzejs Pasecniks to two-way contract
    The Washington Wizards signed center Anzejs Pasecniks to a two-way contract today. And in a related move, the team waived guard Chris Chiozza. Pasecniks, a 7-1 center from Latvia, has played in 12 games (two starts) with the Capital City Go-Go this season, averaging 10.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, while shooting .604 from the field. [...]...2019
  • • Jordan McRae shows off scoring prowess in loss to Cavs
    Two-way player Jordan McRae showed off his scoring prowess in Tuesday’s loss to the Cavaliers, writes Ben Standig of NBC Sports Washington. The G League’s top scorer this season at 29.8 PPG, McRae hit all five of his shots from the field, finished with 15 points and was part of a reserve unit that led a huge fourth-quarter rally. McRae had prior NBA opportunities in Phoenix and Cleveland before si...2019
  • • Jordan McRae reportedly won't get a standard NBA contract
    Jordan McRae‘s 54-point outburst in the G League probably won’t get him a standard NBA contract even though the Wizards have a roster spot to fill, writes Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. McRae signed a two-way deal with Washington in September but has appeared in only eight NBA games with minimal playing time. With his Capital City team short-handed Friday, McRae took over the offense and ...2019
  • • Kings would reportedly ‘love’ to trade for Harrison Barnes
    It’s not a secret that the surprising Sacramento Kings are looking to upgrade their roster ahead of February’s NBA trade deadline. The team is specifically in the market for wings and and perimeter players. In talking about the situation in California’s capital city during his recent podcast, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst mentioned a rather interesting possibility — Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barn...2019
  • • Wizards sign guard Chasson Randle
    The Washington Wizards have signed guard Chasson Randle from the Capital City Go-Go, the team’s NBA G League affiliate. Randle has appeared in seven games this season with the Go-Go, averaging 23.1 points, 4.9 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game. Randle has scored at least 20 points in six of his seven games played with the [...]...2018
  • • Wizards owner takes funny shot at his team's terrible defense
    Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis zinged his team on Saturday night over their poor defense. NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig spoke with NBA commissioner Adam Silver at Saturday’s first ever Capital City Go-Go game. Standig asked the commissioner for his thoughts on the rise in scoring around the league. Leonsis jumped in with a funny line about the Wizards. The Wizards are 1-7 and tied for ...2018
  • • Wizards owners appears frustrated with team's 1-7 start, lack of defense
    A couple of recent comments by Wizards owner Ted Leonsis suggest he is running short on patience with the team’s 1-7 start, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Leonsis, who attended Saturday’s debut game for the G League’s Capital City Go-Go, responded to a comment from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about increased scoring around the league. “They just have to play us,” Leonsis said...2018

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  • • Samuel Pikul, Summer Carpenter Are US Lacrosse Impact Athletes
    2020
  • • A Long Way From Central Valley: Steven Cottrell Makes BYLL History
    2020
  • • The Columbus Triple: A view from three games, and seeing three wins, in one Sunday afternoon
    2020
  • • Wizards fielding shorthanded roster with two open spots
    2018
  • • Browns’ Kenny Britt on London: ‘I hated everything about it’
    The Cleveland Browns will make their way to London to take on the Minnesota Vikings this upcoming Sunday. And at least one member of the team is not happy about it.Embattled wide receiver Kenny Britt just recently opened up about his London experience, indicating among other things that he dislikes the food and that there was nothing positive about the European capital city.“I hated London, hated ...2017
  • • Patriots whisked around Washington, D.C.
    2017
  • • News Blitz 2/7: Patriots Super Bowl love continues!
    2017
  • • 2016 NBA Free Agency: Everything You Need to Know from Day 1
    2016
  • • Connor McDavid's Genius Still Standing Out in Injury-Shortened Rookie Year
    2016
  • • Meet the Pioneers Trying to Maximize Haiti's Hoops Potential
    2015

Top Capital City news

  • • Leafs-Senators postponed after shootings
    A terrifying situation in Canada's capital city of Ottawa has resulted in Wednesday night's game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Senators being postponed....2014
  • • Meet the Pioneers Trying to Maximize Haiti's Hoops Potential
    2015
  • • Wizards Sign Anzejs Pasecniks To Two-Way Contract
    2019
  • • 2016 NBA Free Agency: Everything You Need to Know from Day 1
    2016
  • • Connor McDavid's Genius Still Standing Out in Injury-Shortened Rookie Year
    2016
  • • Browns’ Kenny Britt on London: ‘I hated everything about it’
    2017
  • • Philbin's hot seat warms up with Dolphins loss
    LONDON – Nearly 4,500 miles and an eight-hour flight separates South Florida and Britain’s capital city but for the Miami Dolphins, this felt just like home. Problem is, that’s not exactly a good thing right now....2015
  • • Patriots whisked around Washington, D.C.
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  • • Kevin Johnson won't seek re-election as Sacramento mayor
    Calling it a tough decision, former NBA star and current Sacramento, California, Mayor Kevin Johnson said Wednesday he will not seek a third term next year now that the capital city is heading in a positive direction....2015
  • • Rays Selected as Team to Play Potential Exhibition Game in Cuba
    2015
  • • Reports: Kings to fire George Karl on Thursday
    The Sacramento Kings will wrap up what has been a drama-filled 2015-16 campaign Wednesday night against the Rockets in Houston. It’s very likely to be George Karl’s last game as the team’s head coach. According to multiple reports surfacing on Wednesday, the embattled coach will be fired by the Kings’ brass at some point on Thursday. The Sacramento Bee’s Jason Jones was the first to report the new...2016
  • • Rudy Gay takes shot at Warriors fans
    Needless to say, the Sacramento Kings are frustrated after their California rivals finished off a four-game season sweep for the third consecutive year. Following Sacramento’s loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, forward Rudy Gay had some rather interesting words about Warriors fans, starting with those who reside in California’s capital city: Rudy Gay told reporters "I guess all ...2016
  • • NBA fines Pelicans' DeMarcus Cousins $50,000
    2017
  • • Dejounte Murray Is Both the Spurs' Future Point Guard and a Blank Slate
    2016

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  • • New Track + Long Weekend = Advantages for Power Teams
    2021
  • • US Lacrosse Announces 2021 NTDP Process
    2021
  • • A Long Way From Central Valley: Steven Cottrell Makes BYLL History
    2020
  • • Wizards To Sign Jerian Grant
    2020
  • • Jordan Bell joins Wizards’ G League affiliate
    2020
  • • The Columbus Triple: A view from three games, and seeing three wins, in one Sunday afternoon
    2020
  • • Watch: Kings’ De’Aaron Fox dunking all over the Mavericks
    Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox continues to excel as an NBA sophomore. His brilliant play had previously led the long-downtrodden Kings into playoff contention prior to some recent team-wide struggles. Even then, Fox is showing himself to be a legitimate franchise cornerstone. The Dallas Mavericks found that out early and often during an otherwise meaningless Western Conference game in Califo...2019
  • • Wizards look to groom Troy Brown Jr. as a point guard
    The Washington Wizards‘ solution to losing John Wall for at least 12 months appears to include grooming rookie Troy Brown Jr. as a point guard, writes Chase Hughes of NBC Sports.  Brown has the size of a small forward, but grew up running the point. Coach Scott Brooks and team president Ernie Grunfeld believe Brown has the potential to be successful as a point guard in the NBA. Much of Brown's tra...2019
  • • How the Kings can become playoff contenders and build for the future
    When the NBA season began, the Sacramento Kings seemed to be in a dire situation. No 2019 first-round pick with a roster largely made up of young players with plenty of room for development. Now more than 40 games into the season, a team projected to win fewer than 30 games has already won 20 and finds itself within striking distance of the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. Given Sacramento ha...2019
  • • Wizards owner takes funny shot at his team's terrible defense
    2018

Capital City rumors, scandals

  • • Dejounte Murray Is Both the Spurs' Future Point Guard and a Blank Slate
    2016
  • • 2016 NBA Free Agency: Everything You Need to Know from Day 1
    2016

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