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Saturday, December 14, 2024

Wizards, Caps Heading To Virginia?

  • A framework is set for both teams to move across the Potomac to Alexandria, VA.
  • This puts Washington, D.C., in a position trying to retain both it’s basketball, hockey, and football team with the Commanders potentially leaving Fedex Field.
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The Washington Wizards and Capitals, both owned by Ted Leonsis’ Monumental Sports and Entertainment, have a framework in place for a deal to move to Virginia, but many questions and hurdles remain. Meanwhile, Washington, D.C., is still working to retain both teams as it tries to lure back the Commanders. We also look at stunning details that have emerged about Shohei Ohtani’s contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB’s latest attempt to stoke interest in its prospects.

Plus, we hear from Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan on what it takes to put on bowl games like the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl and the Pop Tarts Bowl, including the story behind the latter’s edible mascot.

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