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Wizards’ development league is a go-go

By Abigail Constantino

WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards’ NBA G League is the Capital City Go-Go. G league is the NBA’s developmental league. The team will begin playing at the start of the 2018-2019 season. The name is a nod to D.C. music history. Go-go, a subgenre of funk, originated in the nation’s capital. The team’s primary and secondary logos feature elements of D.C. basketball and music scenes. The Go-Go will be owned and operated by Washington Wizards owner Monumental Sports & Entertainment. They will play at a new venue set to open in 2018 on the campus of the former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Southeast.

How the ‘Juventus Way’ helped young Montgomery Co. soccer players during pandemic

By Dave Johnson
When play resumes June 20 in Italy's Serie A, Juventus will be in first place and looking to secure its 68th league championship. If you're not familiar with one of the world's most famous soccer teams, think the New York Yankees of Italian soccer. But all its glamour and success is matched with true character and commitment for the way the game is played. That's not just limited to the team in Italy, but extends to a global network of youth clubs, including the Montgomery County, Maryland-based Juventus Academy DC Metro.
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