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Maryland native Quincy Wilson potential race dates, times revealed for Paris Olympics
WASHINGTON (7News) — Bowie, Maryland native and Bullis School rising junior Quincy Wilson will be running in the 2024 Paris Olympics in either the mixed 4x400m relay on August 2 or men's 4x400m relay on August 9, according to a newly revealed track and field schedule. As a member...
Bowie teen makes history, now headed for Olympics in Paris
BOWIE, Md. — A Bowie teenager who doesn't even have a driver's license just made Olympic history. Quincy Wilson made Team USA for the Paris Olympic Games. At just 16 years old, he is the youngest U.S. male track & field athlete to make an Olympic team, according to Bill Mallon, an Olympics historian.
Taking an early look at Maryland heading into 2024
For the last two seasons, the Maryland Terrapins have been a thorn in the flesh of the Michigan Wolverines. Both games the last two Big Ten Championship runs for the Wolverines have resulted in close battles with Mike Locksley’s Terps. Luckily, Michigan escaped both times and this season Maryland is not on the schedule this fall.
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 football lands Baltimore three-star OL
Maryland football kept the local momentum on the recruiting trail going late Tuesday night, as Baltimore (Md.) Milford Mill three-star offensive lineman Amory Hills announced his commitment to the Terps via social media. Hills chose the Terps over Penn State, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Hills officially visited Maryland the weekend of June 14, taking in College Park after initially being set to take a visit to West Virginia. He officially visited Penn State the weekend of June 7 and officially took in Virginia Tech the weekend of June 21. Hills started for Milford Mills along the...
98 Rock Night blends music, baseball and Baltimore magic
98 Rock Night 2024 began with a bang as toyhole, aka Marianne and Wendi, broadcast live from the Coors Light Roof Deck at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Taking place on Friday, June 28, the annual event perfectly coincided with Female Friday, featuring the ultimate guest: Joan Jett. Joan Jett,...
Maryland takes control 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.
Howard County Times 2024 girls tennis All-County: Hammond state champion Shivaani Selvan named Player of the Year
Hammond senior Shivaani Selvan had a clear focus entering the 2024 season. Selvan won county and regional girls singles titles as a junior, but her quest for the trifecta fell just short at the Class 2A state championships after she suffered an injury and retired in the state championship match. That unfortunate ending fueled her as she remained focusing on winning a gold medal at states. The ...
UMBC Athletics Announces New Hall of Fame Class
UMBC Athletics will induct four new members into its Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, as part of the university's Homecoming 2024. The 24th annual induction will take place at UMBC's University Center Ballroom. You may now register for the event here. The Class of 2024. · Jeremy...
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 elite inner-city baseball program Visions Select to showcase talent in Bahamas
BALTIMORE - More than a dozen Baltimore youth baseball players are getting ready to hit the skies to compete under the international spotlight. Visions Select, an elite inner-city program for travel baseball, is going to the Bahamas this weekend to compete against some of the world's top athletes in the Babe Ruth Caribbean Championship.The program, which has grown to 80 children across four teams, molds boys into young men. Beyond baseball, coaches emphasize education and life skills. "It's my everything," shortstop Kendal Sellers told WJZ. "Other than my family and education, this is all I do."These ballplayers spend 10 months of the...
Johns Hopkins Men’s Lacrosse Team Boasts 8 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars
Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse team celebrates as eight players earn Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Honors, with six receiving the accolade for the first time and two players earning it for the second time. 368 student-athletes maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA during the previous academic term. 1,695 student-athletes earned Distinguished Scholar...
Orioles, Maryland Food Bank host 37th annual food drive when Yankees come to town
Planning on helping sell out Camden Yards when the Yankees return to town in mid-July? Now, you have an excuse to go: Donating to a good cause. The Baltimore Orioles, in partnership with the Maryland Food Bank, announced the annual Orioles Food and Funds Drive is returning for its 37th year.
Bowie State Women's Volleyball Hosts Successful Clinic in the Bahamas
BOWIE, MD -- In partnership with the Grand Bahama Volleyball Association and Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture, head women's volleyball coach Edric Poitier and members of the Bulldogs volleyball team concluded a successful week of camp in Freeport, Bahamas on June 24-28. The first-ever camp was a fundamental camp led by Poitier, but included BSU student-athletes from the women's volleyball team as well as boys and girls around the nearby area of varying ages.
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.
HBCU AD appointed to NCAA Football Oversight Committee
Freeman-Patton, who is entering her third year at Morgan State, joins a team tasked with enhancing the development of FCS football. The post HBCU AD appointed to NCAA Football Oversight Committee appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
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