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The Washington Times' George Gerbo talks with reporters, athletes and more on the latest storylines, details and trends surrounding the teams and sports inside the Beltway and beyond.
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Just as men’s tennis has been transitioning out of the “Big Three” era, a budding rivalry has begin to appear in its place that, in its infancy, has delivered much of the same thrill and fervor, as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have quickly infused their own dominance into the annals of the sport. On this edition of District of Sports, George Gerbo talks with tennis writer Giri Nathan, author of the new book Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's Tennis. Nathan discusses the onus for the book, the difference between this rivalry and the one between Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, DMV native Frances Tiafoe’s chances for a breakthrough in this new era, and more.
William Byron has taken the already-legendary No. 24 Chevrolet and has quickly authored his own NASCAR legacy behind its wheel. At just 27 years old, the Hendrick Motorsports driver has emerged as one of the sport’s most competitive, notching four top five finishes in his last seven races and locking up his seventh-consecutive trip to the NASCAR playoffs after winning the season-opening Daytona 500 for the second-straight year. Byron recently stopped by D.C. and talked with District of Sports about his early season run of success that has him on top of the Cup Series standings as well as his relationship with Truck Series teammate and D.C. native Rajah Caruth.
When you think of golfing destinations across the U.S., it’s likely Florida, Arizona, and other Sun Belt locales are the first to come to mind. But closer to home, Virginia is quickly becoming a must-see golf capital, especially after hosting the most recent Solheim Cup. On this episode of District of Sports, Rob McNamara, the Director of Golf at Keswick Hall in Charlottesville and a acclaimed golf professional in the region, joins the show to discuss the trends he's seeing in the world of golf and shares some unique insights and stories from his playing days and a life spent around the game. McNamara is followed by Louis Shapazian, the General Manager of Keswick Hall, to discuss additional attractions at the resort, including recent tennis, spa and dining upgrades.
The Maryland Terrapins wrap up a disappointing 2024 season at No. 4 and likely College Football Playoff bound Penn State. With the Terrapins missing a bowl game for the first time in four seasons, the matchup with the Nittany Lions is the closest they'll get to a postseason atmosphere. George Gerbo is joined by Joe Smeltzer of Nittany Sports Now to break down the matchup, the evolution of the Penn State offense under junior QB Drew Allar, and if Maryland was to pull the upset, how should they best attack the Nittany Lions?
The Washington Commanders are one of the hottest teams in the National Football League — really. No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels has Washington at 3-1 and atop the NFC East standings with an efficient, high-scoring start no one could have predicted. George Gerbo is joined by DC News Now sports anchor Alex Flum to break down the reasons behind the Commanders' surprising success and if they can sustain their momentum as the schedule gets tougher later in the season.
After her first-ever top-ten finishes at a major and the CP Women's Open title, Lauren Coughlin’s career-year has set her up for a likely spot on the U.S. Solheim Cup team in her backyard next month. The Washington Times' George Gerbo sits down with Coughlin at Solheim Cup host Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, to discuss her recent hot streak, how she got into playing golf, and what welcoming the golf world to Northern Virginia will feel like for her.
The Washington Spirit lead the NWSL in wins and are undefeated in their last five matches, including setting a club single-game attendance record. Michael Minnich of the Washington Spirit broadcast team joins the District of Sports podcast to discuss the scene at Audi Field after 19,897 saw the Spirit draw with the San Diego Wave after sensational rookie Croix Bethune’s stoppage-time equalizer, the growth of professional women’s soccer amid increased interest in women’s sports, and what to expect from the U.S. Women’s National Team at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
The Solheim Cup, the most prestigious team competition in women’s golf, is coming this year to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Northern Virginia, and even though it's still seven months away, Team USA Captain Stacy Lewis is hard at work. The Washington Times' George Gerbo sat down with Lewis on a recent visit to the club to find out what goes into her preparation, the unique nature of captaining the Americans in back-to-back years, and the insights she uses to help inform her captain's picks for the team.
After a 5-0 September, Maryland has dropped three-straight games. Now, here comes November, which starts with the Terps hosting No. 9 Penn State. The Washington Times' George Gerbo is joined by Joe Smeltzer of Nittany Sports Now to gauge the view of the matchup from Penn State's side, talk about the relationship between head coaches Mike Locksley and James Franklin, and keys for each team ahead of the game.
On this edition of District of Sports, The Washington Times' George Gerbo is joined by Jared Serre of Washington Hockey Now to discuss the expectations for the Capitals this season, the impact new coach Spencer Carbury will have, and whether Washington can balance an aging top line and inexperience on the bottom six while still contending for a playoff spot.
Maryland and Virginia — UVa. and UMd., the Terps and the Hoos — meet Friday night for the 79th time and first in a decade. The schools met annually as members of the ACC from 1957 to 2013. before the Terps moved to the Big Ten. To discuss the rivalry being renewed and to get the perspective from the other side of the Potomac, George Gerbo talks to Greg Media, Virginia beat writer at The Daily Progress in Charlottesville. They discuss the importance of the game for both schools, a season unlike any other for the Cavaliers after the tragic shooting deaths of three players on a bus trip last year, and playmakers on both sides who are expected to shine under the primetime lights.
D.C.'s summer tennis tradition is back and bigger than ever, and we tackle it from multiple angles on this edition of District of Sports. Mubadala Citi DC Open Chairman Mark Ein joins me first to talk about how he’s grown the event after taking it over in 2019 and what new for fans at the Fitzgerald Tennis Center. And for a look at what the players might experience, tournament physician Dr. George Branche, now in his 32nd year providing medical support to the open, provides insight on the training and conditioning that goes into preparing for playing tennis in D.C.’s notorious summer heat.
After missing the playoffs in four of the last five seasons, drastic change was needed for the Washington Wizards, and the dust is still settling from a flurry of moves, with potentially more on the horizon. The Washington Times' George Gerbo talks with DC News Now sports anchor and reporter Alex Flum to evaluate the Wizards as they stand now, project what else could happen before the season starts, and whether or not head coach Wes Unseld Jr. will be given the latitude to lead the team out of the doldrums.
In the first episode of the relaunched District of Sports podcast, we take a look at the recent spate of deaths surrounding the Kentucky Derby as horse racing's Triple Crown stage moves to Baltimore and the Preakness Stakes. The Washington Times' George Gerbo talks with Animal Wellness Action president Wayne Pacelle about what changes are needed in the industry, what power the incoming Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority will have to police it and more.
Commanders fans got their first taste of 'The Carson Wentz Experience,' and it paid off with a come from behind win. Matt Paras and Jacob Calvin Meyer join George Gerbo to break down what Washington did right and look ahead to Week 2, as well as comparing the divergent trajectories of the Orioles and Nationals and what's in store for the worst-in-MLB Nats this offseason.
The Washington Commanders made a splash with a recently-unveiled proposal to build a new stadium and headquarters in Woodbridge, Virginia. George Gerbo, Matt Paras, and Jacob Calvin Meyer discuss how viable the project actually is and how it would affect the Commanders' fan bases in Maryland and D.C. The guys also discuss Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo's comments on not trading outfielder Juan Soto and how it may impact the value of the franchise as the Lerner family explores selling the team.
It's not the best time to be playing 'lousy,' as Capitals coach Peter Laviolette put it this week. George Gerbo, Matt Paras, and Jacob Calvin Meyer break down what Washington needs to right headed into the Stanley Cup Playoffs and if captain Alex Ovechkin will be ready for them, who the Commanders are targeting in this weekend's NFL Draft, and what's behind some of the Nationals struggles to start the MLB season.
There's so many transactions and new faces in and around D.C. sports over the last few weeks that it'll make your head spin. George Gerbo, Matt Paras, and Jacob Meyer break down the moves across multiple teams: Is Carson Wentz Washington's quarterback for the long term? Will Kevin Willard lead Maryland basketball back to prominence? And does Marcus Johansson's return to the Caps portend a deep playoff run?
On this edition of the District of Sports podcast, George Gerbo, Matt Paras, and Jacob Calvin Meyer discuss what's next for the Washington Football Team at quarterback and elsewhere as the team readies for a new name, how Rui Hachimura looks in his return to the Wizards after missing the first three months of the season, and the outlook for the rest of Maryland's men's basketball season after a dismal start in Big Ten play.
On this District of Sports podcast, Matt Paras and Jacob Calvin Meyer join George Gerbo to discuss what went wrong for Washington in a 27-20 loss to Dallas, whether Mark Turgeon's departure as Maryland men's basketball coach was the right move (and who may replace him), and why the surprising Washington Capitals have one of the best records in the NHL.
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