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WJZ Sports Director Mark Viviano to retire from broadcast in July
BALTIMORE -- After 40 years on the job, WJZ-TV Sports Director Mark Viviano will be retiring from broadcasting. Viviano made the announcement to the public in a heartfelt video message on social media Monday, captioned, "With great gratitude, I share news of a career/life transition. 40 years in 100 seconds. Most grateful to God."Viviano spent 30 years in Baltimore, and the last 22 years at WJZ-TV. He says he'll be spending his retirement devoting time to his family and to what he calls "God's calling," helping those in need in the community through programs of the Catholic Church of Baltimore. "To anyone...
Baltimore welcomes dragon boat racing back to Inner Harbor
If you visited the Inner Harbor over the weekend, you may have noticed some sea dragons as the Dragon Boat Race returns to Baltimore. The Baltimore Dragon Boat Club has hosted races since 2009, drawing competitors from all over for a series of events. Dragon boat racing is a team...
Maryland takes ownership of historic Pimlico Race Course as it prepares for makeover
BALTIMORE -- The state of Maryland has officially taken ownership of Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course as it plans to redevelop the venue.The Stronach Group transferred ownership on Monday to the state which will begin demolition to make Pimlico a year-round site for thoroughbred racing.All racing, training and wagering operations at the home of the Preakness Stakes will cease on Sept. 1. Site work and demolition is expected to start this fall.The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes will be held at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. The race will move to Laurel in 2026.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure in May to rebuild Baltimore's historic but antiquated race course and transfer the track to state control.Under the new law, Maryland can use $400 million in state bonds to rebuild the home of the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.The process involves Maryland taking over control of the track, building a training center and eventually closing Laurel Park to shift full-time racing to Pimlico.The plan includes renovating the track surface and grandstand, adding additional stalls and a new training track, as well as redevelop the surrounding Park Heights neighborhood.
Baltimore’s Women’s Classic celebrates its 49th annual 5k race
The Baltimore Women’s Classic, America’s second oldest women’s 5k race, started bright and early on June 23.The all-women’s 5k race sponsored by MedStar Health featured women from all walks of life who came to support women ranging in ages from 12 to 70. Participants came from...
Chesapeake City wins District 5 majors softball crown
ELKTON — Chesapeake City Little League’s majors softball team captured a District 5 title on Thursday evening in a 3-2 victory over North East Little League. The win came on the second day of the tournament finale, after knocking off North East 14-13 in walk-off fashion on Wednesday evening to force the “if” game. Chesapeake City will advance to the state tournament, which is set to begin on July 6 at Southern Maryland Little League Youth Organization in Pomfret. Below is a recap of the...
HBCU hooper joins Million Dollaz Worth of Game TBT team
Million Dollaz Worth of Game, formerly known as Broad Street Birds will add a former HBCU hooper for its first ever TBT squad. The post HBCU hooper joins Million Dollaz Worth of Game TBT team appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
BRRC hosts yet another successful golf tournament
On a seasonably warm day with perfect weather, the Back River Restoration Committee assembled to hosted one of its highly cherished events to close out the month of June. BRRC’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament, held on June 28 at Rocky Point Golf Course in Essex, sold out once again. As it has been for the 12 prior events, the tournament fundraiser was a big draw, attracting nearly 150 participants. For...
Rick Abbott to Judge Maryland Yearling Show
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association is proud to announce Rick Abbott as the judge of its 90th annual Yearling Show. Open to all yearlings eligible for Maryland-bred registration, the show will be held on Sunday, July 21 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds' Horse Show Ring in Timonium. Longtime bloodstock agent...
Legends of the Mat: Davis and Smith Set to Enter Divison II Pantheon
BALTIMORE, Md. (July 2, 2024) -- The Division II Coaches Association is set to induct John Davis and William Smith, two legendary wrestlers from Morgan State, into the Jim Koch Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame as part of its class of 2024. This prestigious honor recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions of these two former student-athletes to the sport of wrestling at the Division II level.
Johns Hopkins Dominates 2024 CSC Men’s At-Large Academic All-District Team with Six Athletes
Johns Hopkins places six athletes on the 2024 CSC Academic All-District Men's At-Large Team, with two on the Division I All-District Team and four on the Division III Team. Various sports included: lacrosse, fencing, wrestling. Minimum GPA requirement: 3.50. Yes, But. The selection process involves a committee review of nominations...
Johns Hopkins Women’s Lacrosse Teams Up with Project 94 for Advanced Data Support
Johns Hopkins women's lacrosse coach Tim McCormack announces partnership with Project 94, a sports data services company specializing in data processing, predictive analytics, and cloud platforms to enhance player performance data utilization. Project 94 supports Johns Hopkins in capturing, processing, and storing player performance data. McCormack's coaching philosophy is data-driven,...
The Swelter Bowl II at the Goonhammer Open Baltimore 2024
Hello there sports fans! In a mere five days, we at Goonhammer are running our second-ever Blood Bowl tournament at the GHO 2024 near Baltimore, Maryland! Dan’s here to fill you in on what’s happening, what to expect, and how to beat the heat!. It’s been a while,...
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