15-year-old sinks basket after front flip (VIDEO)

By WTOP Staff
April 24, 2012 | 1:12 PM

WASHINGTON – Mastering a front flip is hard enough, but imagine then making a basket from across the basketball court. That trick is what landed 15-year-old Maciah Thomas on SportsCenter’s Top Ten list.

The Frederick teen, who is described as a free runner and parkour enthusiast on the YouTube page showing his feat, takes a running start before leaping into the air, flipping over and making the incredible shot.

Check out the video below.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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