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Derek Forrest

Washington, D.C., United States

Sports Director at DC News Now

Sports Director at WDCW-TV (Washington, DC)

Sports Director @DCNewsNow #DCNNGameNight, Host, Emmy Award Winner. Creator of #GamingWithDerek. Streamer https://t.co/3gN5dyaCPw

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  • 1 week ago | dcnewsnow.com | Derek Forrest

    WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Loudoun United FC will look to remain in striking distance of catching both Louisville City FC and Charleston Battery in the eastern conference standings as the club will face Detroit City FC this weekend. LUFC remains unbeaten at home with four wins and a draw and hopes to improve on the streak Saturday evening.

  • 3 weeks ago | dcnewsnow.com | Derek Forrest

    by: Derek Forrest Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 12:17 AM EDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 12:19 AM EDT WASHINGTON – The 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl will be played on Saturday, Dec. 27 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., the Military Bowl Foundation announced today. The game once again will match teams from the ACC and the American Athletic Conference.

  • 1 month ago | dcnewsnow.com | Derek Forrest

    by: Derek Forrest Posted: May 24, 2025 / 11:35 PM EDT Updated: May 24, 2025 / 11:35 PM EDT CHARLOTTE, NC (DC News Now) — William Byron picks up his fifth XFinity Series race victory, and his first at him home track of Charlotte Motor Speedway Saturday afternoon in the BetMGM 300.

  • 1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Derek Forrest

    CHARLOTTE, NC (DC News Now) — William Byron picks up his fifth XFinity Series race victory, and his first at him home track of Charlotte Motor Speedway Saturday afternoon in the BetMGM 300. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live.

  • 1 month ago | dcnewsnow.com | Derek Forrest

    Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit.

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Derek Forrest
Derek Forrest @DerekFSpx
12 Jun 25

My pleasure!

Susan Tran
Susan Tran @susantran

#160/365 (Monday) Grateful for @DerekFSpx for taking so much time to help me learn how to use the new video podcast studio. #Gratitude2025 https://t.co/C9xyUMaTyp

Derek Forrest
Derek Forrest @DerekFSpx
6 Jun 25

Tonight on #DCNNGameNight, I broke down what I thought both the #Commanders front office was looking at during contract talks with Terry McLaurin and what Terry's agent may be looking at. Neither side is wrong! @DCNewsNow https://t.co/2xpVIwHfzT

Derek Forrest
Derek Forrest @DerekFSpx
6 Jun 25

RT @Russellmania621: An amazing factoid I just mentioned on @team980 & @Audacy app Terry McLaurin and D.K. Metcalf have played the same e…