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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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  • Video: Charlotte Xfinity win ‘means more’ to Byron than others

    1 week 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.

  • Video: Charlotte Xfinity win ‘means more’ to Byron than others

    1 week 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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.

  • Washington Commanders 2025 schedule released with a host of primetime games

    3 weeks 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.

  • Loudoun United appoints former DC United Captain Steven Birnbaum General Manager

    1 month ago | dcnewsnow.com | Derek Forrest

    Leesburg, VA (Loudoun United) – Loudoun United Football Club has appointed former D.C. United captain and 11-year MLS professional Steven Birnbaum as the club’s General Manager. As the General Manager of Loudoun United Football Club, Steven Birnbaum will play a pivotal role in shaping the club’s overall direction for years to come.

  • Loudoun United’s Aboukoura nominated for goal of the week

    1 month ago | dcnewsnow.com | Derek Forrest

    LEESBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — Loudoun United midfielder Adellatif Aboukoura continues to build on what is setting up to be a career year for the young man. Saturday, Aboukoura picked up his league leading goal versus the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Aboukoura was able to pick up the game winner in the 81st minute of the match. His strike came from just outside the box to find the back of the net, earning him a nomination for goal of the week from the United Soccer League.

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Derek Forrest
Derek Forrest @DerekFSpx
13 May 25

The #Commanders are headed to Madrid this coming season

Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders @Commanders

Goin' international ✈️ https://t.co/Jep6LG6Via

Derek Forrest
Derek Forrest @DerekFSpx
25 Apr 25

Five weeks ago, former NFL offensive lineman @Teamgrayy nailed it on #DCNNGameNight when he said the #Commanders should go after Oregon tackle Josh Conerly Jr. @granthpaulsen @DCNewsNow https://t.co/hFfCZpHmIh

Derek Forrest
Derek Forrest @DerekFSpx
25 Apr 25

On #GamingWithDerek Thursday night, @Teamgrayy @Blovee_20 and @AlexFlumTV went head to head as Derwin Gray and Bryce Love were tested on their knowledge of their 2019 draft class @DCNewsNow #DCNNGameNight https://t.co/uiui4lb60t