Diane Roberts
@DianesTalking
Emmy, Telly, Murrow award winning sports/news storyteller, WTOP Sports/News anchor, Voiceover Artist, Gardener, Media Coach, foodie, cook. Love 🎭🎞 ⚾️
Washington WR Terry McLaurin, who is seeking a new contract, did not report to training camp today, per source. McLaurin was not present for the Commanders’ conditioning test today that marked an unofficial start of training camp. All other players are present and accounted for,…
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame to induct seven individuals and one Team of Distinction at @NationalsPark on Sunday, Aug 3. Learn more about the 2025 class here: medium.com/@CurlyWLive/wa…
Maryland Pride The Sphere lights up the night sky announcing Maryland Football's arrival in Vegas! @TerpsFootball || #TBIA @SphereVegas #B1GMediaDays #B1GFootball @umterps @CoachLocks @HuskeyJalen Daniel Wingate @Mr_Renaissance_ @TerpsSID
All love ❤️ DC's @FTiafoe & @savvy_bap have become family to each other. @eventsdc | #MubadalaCitiDCOpen
It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and…
First time I saw Melba was at @Commanders Training Camp, 6/28/14. This 90 yr old fan was in the heat because she LOVED her team. Melba became somewhat of a celebrity! I did this story for @WTOP, right before she passed at age 100. #SuperFan #FreelanceLife loom.ly/sL5Jn6E)



AARON WIGGINS is one of 18 Thunder players who collectively won for OKC our first NBA Championship. All 18 will live forever in our city’s history & in our hearts. In recognition of this historic accomplishment, I hereby proclaim that today is AARON WIGGINS DAY in Oklahoma City!
Azzi Fudd at the #Nats game and throwing out the 1st pitch! @UConnWBB (📸 by Sol Tucker for TalkNats)
☀️ Summer reminder: I hope you’re finding a little time to slow down and recharge this season. As the quote says:

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: How the District's Black Restaurant Week campaign is offering minority-owned businesses a hand in marketing and brand awareness. wtop.com/food-restauran…
Instead of a fresh start, Nationals look much the same in loss to Padres washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07…
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is cheaper than accepting homelessness.”
Today is Nelson Mandela International Day, born July 18, 1918. #FBF to 12/28/13 when two of his granddaughters were in DC to honor him before a @WashWizards game. Honored and humbled to be in their presence. I was covering the game for WUSA9. #NelsonMandelaDay #FlashbackFriday

In Dec., 2012 I worked with Studio E Partners, an artists' representatives company connecting art lovers with artists. I loved their tagline: Know the Artist. Know the Art. Andrew Faulkner is an amazing artist and a HUGE @Commanders fan!! ➡️ ➡️➡️ loom.ly/w89fwiA #artist

Former Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman died Thursday after seeking treatment this year for a rare, aggressive form of cancer, according to his agent. He was 38. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…
With the MLB All-Star Game today, let's throw it back to the time I hit the road to rural PA to visit @Chandlerbats the small company behind Bryce Harper’s powerhouse bat. This first aired @WUSA9 in 2017. #FreelanceLife #MLBAllStar #BryceHarper loom.ly/4qo1Iu8




The sale of the Rays has been agreed to in principle to a group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski for about $1.7 billion, per @TheAthletic Zalupski has a strong preference to have the team play in Tampa rather than St. Petersburg
Someone asked James Wood what he planned to do with the prize money if he wins the Derby: “Probably go to Waffle House.”
Real conversations start with real listening. Let’s make space to hear each other this week. 👂🗣 #MondayMotivation #ErnestHemingway #FreelanceLife
