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Governor Youngkin and Ted Leonsis announced Caps and Wizards coming to Virginia

2 years ago in Local Sports, National, Sports

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ALEXANDRIA (WINA) – The NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals are coming to Virginia. Governor Youngkin and Monument Sports and Entertainment owner Ted Leonsis… along with Alexandria and other Virginia leaders — have announced a $2-billion, 9-million square foot entertainment district in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard.

Leonsis notes Monumental owns Cap One in DC and he expects to keep the Mystics there, and make it a huge women’s sports and concert arena.

Click here for all the details in a release from Governor Youngkin’s office.

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