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Maryland senator wants 'binding agreement' with Commanders about future of Commanders field in Prince Georges County
GREATER LANDOVER, Md. — With the Washington Commanders first pre-season game fast approaching, fans aren’t just focused on what happens on the field. They also want to know where owner Josh Harris is going to build the new stadium he’s been talking about. Now, WUSA9 has learned...
Football Player Capsules: Chantz Harley
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: Harley was a two-star recruit out of Landon (Bethesda, Md.) in the 2021 class. He earned several lower Division I offers and opted for Villanova.
2024 Training Camp: 4 Washington Commanders Players Set for Redemption
In preparation for the 2024 season, the Washington Commanders are gearing up with a renewed sense of determination and competitiveness under Dan Quinn's leadership. As the team heads into training camp, the focus is on evaluating players and finalizing the roster amidst heightened competition following off-season acquisitions. Dan Quinn and...
Maryland Football Schedule Breakdown: Sure Wins, Potential Losses, Big Ten Teams Missed
In the new 18-team Big Ten, it’s all about the schedules, who everyone misses and where, and when the nasty games are. You know who the biggest teams are - some get a much bigger break than others. No game is a 100% lock in the Big Ten, and...
Dozens of teams from across the country to compete in Maryland kickball tournament this weekend
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — The variety of viewing possibilities on streaming platforms for sports fans seems never-ending, even for a game some may not have thought of in years. With the Orioles on the road this weekend, sports fans can head to Liberty Sports Park, in Upper Marlboro, for a blast from the past: kickball.
Historic Pimlico Race Course to Undergo Major Renovations, Maryland Takes Ownership Ahead of Upgrades
The Pimlico Race Course, steeped in the history of American horse racing, is slated to shut down operations on September 1, to undergo substantial renovations. This anticipated closure was confirmed in a Facebook post by the race course itself and is a part of the wider-reaching Pimlico Plus plan which received legislative approval earlier this year, according to WMAR2.
Recent North East High School graduate wins Maryland Junior Amateur
Noah Wallace, a 2024 graduate of North East High School and a three-time Class 2A/1A state champion, captured a first place finish at the 100th Maryland Junior Amateur at the United States Naval Academy Golf Club in Annapolis on June 26. Wallace shot two under across the three-day tournament, seven strokes ahead of second place finishers Tommy Sharps and current C. Milton Wright golfer Jack Geyer. Geyer and Sharps finished the tournament shooting five over. ...
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.
Maryland Basketball: Ja'Kobi Gillespie on his new team, football career, XFINITY excitement and more
Kevin Willard welcomes plenty of newcomers to his Maryland men's basketball program this year. One with big shoes to fill is Belmont transfer point guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie. All-Big Ten first-team point guard Jahmir Young, who was recently honored among Maryland greats, is gone after two years in College Park. Young averaged 20.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists this past season, and he is tied for the fifth-best career scoring average (18 points per game) in program history.
Champion Storm the Court Chasing Elusive Victory Friday at Laurel
LAUREL, MD – If trainer Lacey Gaudet has her way, Storm the Court’s 56-month long odyssey to find the winner’s circle will end with some fireworks to kick off Independence Day weekend Friday at Laurel Park. Gaudet will saddle David Bernsen, Susanna Wilson and Peter Eurton’s 7-year-old...
Football Player Capsules: Roman Hemby
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: The hometown Terps were the John Carroll (Bel Air, Md.) product’s second major offer in February of 2020, and they were the favorites throughout.
T-Bolts Outfielder Matthew Walters Showcases Passion for Performance With National Anthem Renditions
Matthew Walters stood alongside the first baseline for the National Anthem at a Thunderbolts game last July as he typically would. He placed his right hand on his white T-Bolts jersey over his heart and swayed throughout the song. This time, however, Walters gripped a microphone and echoed the song...
Archbishop Spalding QB Malik Washington On Why He Committed To Maryland Football
Archbishop Spalding senior quarterback Malik Washington had it instilled in him from a young age to not take anything for granted. His goal in life is to “leave a legacy” that lasts. On June 28, Washington took a major step toward achieving that goal. The consensus four-star recruit...
2024 QO Athletic Hall of Fame Class is Announced!
On behalf of the Quince Orchard Athletics Hall of Fame Committee, it is a great honor to announce the 2024 Class of the Quince Orchard Athletic Hall of Fame! These 24 outstanding people will be honored on Friday, September 27th before our Football Game at 6pm. We will also have a banquet to honor them on Sunday, September 29th at Lakewood Country Club. Please stay tuned for details on how to purchase tickets! Congratulations to our inductees!
Howard County 2024 boys tennis All-County: Marriotts Ridge senior Mukundh Boopathi named Player of the Year
Marriotts Ridge senior Mukundh Boopathi always planned on returning to the Mustangs for his final high school tennis season. As a sophomore, Boopathi starred for Marriotts Ridge and was named the 2022 Howard County Times boys tennis player of the year. However, after that season, Boopathi and Mustangs coach Scott Dingman had an open and honest discussion. After weighing the pros and cons, ...
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