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Ledecky to throw first pitch at Nats-Orioles game

By Abigail Constantino

WASHINGTON — Olympian Katie Ledecky will throw the ceremonial first pitch on Wednesday’s Beltway Series game between the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

The Bethesda, Maryland, native, 19, won four gold medals and a silver medal in Rio, breaking her own wold record in the women’s 400 freestyle and an Olympic record in the women’s 800 freestyle. Tickets are still available as of Tuesday night.

How the ‘Juventus Way’ helped young Montgomery Co. soccer players during pandemic

By Dave Johnson
When play resumes June 20 in Italy's Serie A, Juventus will be in first place and looking to secure its 68th league championship. If you're not familiar with one of the world's most famous soccer teams, think the New York Yankees of Italian soccer. But all its glamour and success is matched with true character and commitment for the way the game is played. That's not just limited to the team in Italy, but extends to a global network of youth clubs, including the Montgomery County, Maryland-based Juventus Academy DC Metro.
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