Leonsis Defends Controversial Move To Virginia, “All Will Benefit Dramatically” – Shockwaves Across Downtown D.C.
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – In a groundbreaking move that could potentially shift the landscape of the Washington D.C. sports scene, owner Ted Leonsis is facing questions for the first time since announcing plans to relocate the Washington Wizards and Capitals across the Potomac River to Virginia. Under this proposal, a “world-class” entertainment district would be built in Alexandria instead of D.C., with Governor Glenn Youngkin and Leonsis teaming up to make the announcement last December. The …