George Washington University

After 18 months of speculation, the Washington Football team NFL franchise unveiled the Washington Commanders as its new name Wednesday morning on the Today show. “As an organization, we are excited to rally and rise together as one under our new identity while paying homage to our local roots and what it means to represent the nation’s capital,” co-owner and co-CEO Dan Snyder … [Read more...] about Washington Football Team becomes Washington Commanders

Alumna Elana Meyers Taylor was elected by her Team USA teammates to walk the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics as a flagbearer, becoming the first bobsledder to carry a flag since 1956. But speed skater Brittany Bowe will walk on behalf of Meyers as the bobsledder announced on Instagram that she tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday. Meyers, along with her husband and … [Read more...] about Alumna relinquishes flag bearer role at Winter Olympics

Men’s basketball got their second consecutive win and third in four games in a 89-87 nailbiter over La Salle at home. The Colonials (8-12, 4-4 A-10) were led in scoring by junior guard James Bishop and sophomore guard Joe Bamisile, who had 27 and 24 points, respectively. Bamisile had 17 points in the first half and Bishop chipped in 23 second half points. Although GW led for 34 … [Read more...] about Men's basketball captures second consecutive victory

The Washington Wizards held a Japanese Heritage Night last Friday night to commemorate the relationship between the United States and Japan and the impact it has had on the D.C. area during their game against the Toronto Raptors. Playing in the game were the only two Japanese players in the NBA, Rui Hachimura of the Wizards and alumnus Yuta Watanabe of the Raptors. Watanabe’s … [Read more...] about GW alumnus commemorated during NBA game

Two alumni are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, which will take place this week in Beijing. Softball program alumna Elana Meyers Taylor heads for her fourth Olympics, where she will serve as the pilot for the two-women bobsled team, according to an Athletics Department release. Meyers Taylor, who graduated in 2006, is one of 12 bobsled athletes sent to compete for Team … [Read more...] about Duo of alumni set to compete in the Winter Olympics