Tag Archives: sports

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Alison Beckwith

Looking for a New Sport? Try Axe Throwing, Just Off Route 1

Whether you’re looking for a new sport or a fun alternative for date night, you can try axe-throwing not far from the Route 1 corridor. Continue reading →

Courtesy U.S. Open

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Alison Beckwith

Prince George’s County Names Sept. 16 ‘Frances Tiafoe Day’

Prince George’s County has named Friday, Sept. 16, as  “Frances Tiafoe Day” after the Route 1 native’s historic run at the U.S. Open semifinals last week. Continue reading →

Courtesy U.S. Open

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Alison Beckwith

Route 1’s Very Own Francis Tiafoe Faces Highest-Profile Tennis Match Yet

The Route 1 corridor’s very own tennis phenom Francis Tiafoe will play in the semifinals of the U.S. Open Friday, his highest-profile match yet. Continue reading →

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Alison Beckwith

The Backstory of the Bladensburg Arena Roller Skating Rink

For more than two decades, Bladensburg was the center of roller skating in Prince George’s County.
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Posted on March 15, 2022 by Alison Beckwith

Pickleball: America’s Fastest Growing Sport Is Gaining Popularity on Route 1

Pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport, is also gaining popularity on the Route 1 corridor.  Continue reading →

Courtesy of Goalden Generation Management

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Alison Beckwith

Meet the Pro Soccer Player Who Grew Up in Hyattsville

Sammy Kahsai started playing soccer at Hyattsville Middle School, working his way up to the Maryland Bobcats FC, a pro team based in Montgomery County. Continue reading →

Photo of Kevin Durant courtesy USA Basketball

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Alison Beckwith

Three Athletes With Ties to Prince George’s County Compete in Tokyo Olympics

Three athletes with ties to Prince George’s County will compete in the Tokyo Olympics, which began Friday. Continue reading →

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