Holmes Selected to the 2020 WBCA Thirty Under 30 Honorees

By The Sports Pulse Staff ATLANTA – The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) recently unveiled its Thirty Under 30 class presented by Marriott Bonvoy and Morgan Stanley Global Sports &Entertainment, … Read More

Our free agency assessment – Who’s hot, who’s not?

Redskins Rant – Featuring Daniel Kucin Jr. and Neal Earley Don’t forget to tune in at 5 p.m. every week on Monday for Redskins Rant, and be sure to see … Read More

Let’s talk about free agency and the draft

Your Sports Fix – Featuring Devon Ashby and Daniel Kucin Jr. Tune in for Your Sports Fix every week on Sunday at 7 p.m. for engaging and entertaining discussions focusing … Read More

Northwestern High School Basketball Coach Burke dies from complications of COVID-19

By José Umaña/The Sports Pulse Contributor HYATTSVILLE – Terrence Burke, head coach of the Northwestern High School boys basketball team, died on March 27 after battling with symptoms of the … Read More

High School student-athletes and coaches reflect on coronavirus pandemic

By Harry Lichtman/The Sports Pulse Contributor ROCKVILLE – When Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was diagnosed with COVID-19, a.k.a, coronavirus, on March 11, the NBA immediately suspended its season, which … Read More

Howard University teammates hold their own Q+A

By The Sports Pulse WASHINGTON – Howard University junior broadcast journalism major Tiffany Hunt caught up with her women’s lacrosse teammate Alayah Hightower (Mitchellville, Md.), who is also was a … Read More

Taylor makes history as Sullivan Award finalist

By Demetrius Dillard/The Sports Pulse Contributor COLLEGE PARK — Former University of Maryland (UMD) women’s lacrosse goalie Megan Taylor has been selected as a finalist for the James E. Sullivan … Read More

Redskins acquire former Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen

By The Sports Pulse Staff LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins recently announced today that they had acquired quarterback Kyle Allen from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a fifth-round … Read More

Nicholson headlines five defensive back cuts from Washington

By The Sports Pulse Staff WASHINGTON – The Washington Redskins have released five players earlier today. One of the notable players was safety Montae Nicholson who had the best season … Read More

Howard all-time leading scorer named as BOXTOROW All-American

Upper Marlboro native named MEAC Rookie of the Year By The Sports Pulse Staff WASHINGTON – BOXTOROW revealed its 12th annual Division I men’s college basketball All-America Teams, where Howard University … Read More

Is it football season yet?

Redskins Rant – Featuring Daniel Kucin Jr. Today we are talking about the free agency moves that the Washington Redskins have made so far this week and what the future … Read More

United’s season remains on hold as MLS continues coronavirus stoppage

Spirit extends training moratorium By José Umaña/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer HYATTSVILLE – D.C. United’s return to the pitch has been delayed longer after Major League Soccer (MLS) announced that … Read More

Howard University bowlers earn MEAC All-Academic Honors

Howard Bowlers earn MEAC All-Academic Honors By The Sports Pulse Staff NORFOLK, Va. – Four Howard University student-athletes are named to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) 2020 Women’s Bowling All-Academic … Read More

Two Terps transfer out of women’s basketball program after short season

By José Umaña/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer HYATTSVILLE – Less than two weeks after winning their fourth Big Ten Tournament title, two members of the University of Maryland women’s basketball … Read More

Redskins add depth in free agency signings in an attempt to revamp roster

Thomas Davis Sr. reunites with Ron Rivera, Redskins bring back Kendall Fuller and add local product Sean Davis as part of new lineup By Demetrius Dillard/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer … Read More

Redskins add hometown talent on new-look roster

By Demetrius Dillard/The Sports Pulse Contributor WASHINGTON — With NFL free agency in full swing, the Washington Redskins have made a key acquisition to enhance its defensive prowess and hopefully … Read More

Snowden becomes 2020 CIAA Bowling Player of the Year

By The Sports Pulse Staff GREENBELT – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) along with its Bowling Coaches Association recently announced the 2020 CIAA Bowling All-Conference team and superlatives, sponsored … Read More

Howard WLAX on path of rebuild with impassioned freshman class

Demetrius Dillard/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — The Howard University women’s lacrosse team let perseverance and optimism define its program, even amid early-season struggles. The Bison were off to … Read More

Former UMD star wide receiver traded to Buffalo

By Daniel Kucin Jr./The Sports Pulse GREENBELT – Former University of Maryland wide receiver Stefon Diggs was traded to the Buffalo Bills earlier this week.  The talented speedster came at … Read More

Washington Spirit leadership answers questions during Coronavirus Pandemic

By The Sports Pulse Staff BOYDS – First and foremost, we want to wish you and your loved ones the best. We ask you to join us in following all … Read More

Looking back at the top performances of the inaugural girls wrestling championships

By Lem Satterfield/The Sports Pulse Wrestling Writer UPPER MARLBORO – Walt Whitman High School senior Stephanie Solloso was within 20 seconds of accomplishing her dream of winning a second consecutive … Read More

Scherff will stay in Washington for another year

By Daniel Kucin Jr./The Sports Pulse LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that they had placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on guard Brandon Scherff. Last season, Scherff played and started … Read More

MPSSAA Basketball State Championships Update, play could resume on April 6

By The Sports Pulse GREENBELT – The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) has provided the public with more information on the state championships plan of action moving forward … Read More

PGCPS coaches react as MPSSAA state semifinals are postponed until further notice

By José Umaña/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer HYATTSVILLE – Louis Wilson watched as alerts began to flicker on his phone late Wednesday evening. The head coach of the Dr. Henry … Read More

DCSAA Names Winter All-State Teams

Turner is Coach of the Year, Williams and Rice named Players of The year By The Sports Pulse Staff WASHINGTON – The District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA) recently … Read More

Washington Redskins Owner issues statement concerning Coronavirus

“Due to health and travel concerns surrounding COVID-19, we have informed all of our scouts and coaches that they must return to their home bases and travel will be suspended … Read More

BREAKING: MPSSAA championship games will be held in ‘closed gym format’

By The Sports Pulse A letter from Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) regarding ‘closed gym format’ for upcoming championship games. Dear Members of The Media, The MPSSAA, Towson … Read More

Williams scores 24, Howard Men’s Basketball squad advances in MEAC Tournament

By The Sports Pulse Staff NORFOLK, Va. — Charles “C.J.” Williams led No. 10 Howard in scoring with 24 points to a first-round upset over South Carolina State, 70-63, in … Read More

Hofstra punches ticket To NCAA Tournament for first time since 2001

By Brooks Warren/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer WASHINGTON – Mission accomplished. That’s all Desure Buie, and Jalen Ray could think of after Hofstra won the 2020 CAA championship on its … Read More

Hofstra and Northeastern advance to CAA title game

By Brooks Warren/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer WASHINGTON – The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament descended on the Entertainment and Sports Arena once again for a pair of semifinal games … Read More

Local wrestlers crowned during State Championships

By Lem Satterfield/The Sports Pulse Wrestling Writer UPPER MARLBORO – Damascus crowned senior repeat Class 4A-3A Titlist Tim Furgeson (195) along with first-timers in senior Aiden Beall (182) and junior … Read More

Defenders get back in the win column (Photos)

The DC Defenders finally got off of the losing snide on Sunday after they defeated the St. Louis BattleHawks 15-6 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Photos by Cory Royster/The … Read More

Washington Spirit announce 31-Player Preseason Roster

By The Sports Pulse Staff Boyds, Md.– The Washington Spirit announced an initial 31-player roster as the 2020 NWSL Preseason officially begins today. Included on the 31-player roster are six … Read More

Two top seeds fall in quarterfinal rounds of CAA Championships

By José Umaña/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer WASHINGTON – Upsets surrounded the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. during the CAA Men’s Basketball Championship Sunday night as two of … Read More

Richard Montgomery tops Arundel to advance to state semifinals

By Harry Lichtman/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer ROCKVILLE — The Richard Montgomery High School boys basketball team entered the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) state quarterfinals as the … Read More

Churchill falls to Parkville in double-overtime postseason thriller

By Demetrius Dillard/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer PARKVILLE — The Winston Churchill High School boys basketball team held a three-possession lead late in double-overtime, but Parkville’s John Godinez was simply … Read More

Williams, Thorton earn MEAC postseason honors

By The Sports Pulse Staff GREENBELT – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) revealed its 2019-20 Women’s Basketball postseason honors, where Howard University senior Ayonna Williams (Washington) and junior Jayla Thornton (Newark, N.J.) were recognized for … Read More

Harris scores 25 as Flowers holds off Severna Park

By José Umaña/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer SPRINGDALE – The Charles H. Flowers High School girls basketball team struggled early to find their shot in the state quarterfinal game against … Read More

Churchill blows past Paint Branch to advance to state semifinals

By Harry Lichtman/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer POTOMAC — The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) 4A Girls Basketball state quarterfinals took place Friday night with one particular matchup … Read More

Potomac falls to St. Charles in regional championship (Photos)

The Sports Pulse photographer Michael R. Smith ventured to Waldorf to catch St. Charles High School in action against Potomac High School in the boys basketball regional championship. Potomac (18-3) … Read More

Bucknell holds off American in Patriot League Tournament

By Brooks Warren/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer WASHINGTON – After splitting their regular-season series, Bucknell University (14-19, 9-5) outlasted American University (16-14, 12-6), 64-59, in the quarterfinals of the Patriot … Read More

Kyaja Williams Named 2019-20 Lowe’s CIAA Senior CLASS Award Winner for Women’s Basketball

By The Sports Pulse Staff CHARLOTTE – Bowie State University forward Kyaja Williams has recently been named the winner of the 2019-20 Lowe’s CIAA Senior CLASS Award for women’s basketball.  The … Read More

PGCPS Regional Finals Girls Wrap-up: Flowers and Parkdale represent PGCPS in 4A, CMIT Academy makes history

By José Umaña/The Sports Pulse Contributing Writer GREENBELT – The Charles H. Flowers High School girls basketball team continues to roll in the playoffs as they defeated Dr. Henry Wise, … Read More

VIDEO: Howard takes down Maryland Eastern Shore (Men’s Basketball)

As you are getting ready to see the Bison take on Delaware State University tonight, here are some highlights shot by Nina Ignacio at Burr Gymnasium on March 2, 2020. … Read More

Anumgba exudes Mamba Mentality, drops 32 leading Paint Branch to regional title victory

By Harry Lichtman/The Sports Pulse Contributor BURTONSVILLE — Many girls’ basketball regional championship games took place Wednesday night as one of them featured No. 1 seed Paint Branch and No. … Read More

Our favorite shots from the 2020 DCSAA Basketball Championships

Here at The Sports Pulse, we are blessed to have some of the best photographers in the industry getting you closest to the action. Here are some of our favorite … Read More

Damascus advances past Magruder to regional championship (Photos)

The Damascus High School boys basketball squad defeated Magruder High School 69-61 on March 3. The Swarmin’ Hornets (13-8) will go on to face Watkins Mill High School in the … Read More

A look back at No. 5 Notre Dame at Maryland in Photos (Men’s Lacrosse)

Check out some photos from The Sports Pulse Photographer Mike Clark of a regular season men’s lacrosse match between Maryland and No. 5 Notre Dame on Feb. 29. Maryland won … Read More

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