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Daughter of Sean Taylor will wear his No. 21 on North Carolina volleyball team
Jackie Taylor, the daughter of the late Washington safety Sean Taylor, has committed to play volleyball at North Carolina. And she’ll be honoring her father every time she puts on her uniform. Taylor shared on social media a picture of herself in the No. 21 North Carolina volleyball uniform...
MoCo’s Masai Russell Sets Olympic Trials Record, Qualifies For Olympics
Potomac native and Bullis alumna Masai Russell set an Olympic trials record and qualified for the Paris Olympics with a 12.25 in the 100m hurdles. While at Bullis, Masai accomplished the following as a student athlete:. Top-ranked 300m hurdler all four years in high school. Eight-time National Champion (sprint relays...
Anacostia River Splash swim postponed until July after water testing
A swim event in the Anacostia River set for Saturday has been postponed for safety reasons after water testing levels came back high. Saturday's event, the Anacostia River Splash, was supposed to be the first time in 50 years that people could swim in the river. Samples taken Friday showed...
Kalitta Sets Track Record and Sweeps Qualifying at Summit Racing NHRA Nationals
Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta set a track record at Summit Motorsports Park, winning the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and securing the No. 1 qualifier spot at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Other winners of the Mission challenge were Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Richard Gadson, with Prock, Anderson, and Matt Smith also qualifying No. 1 in their categories.
June 29 | Late Skate in Anacostia Park
“One of the city’s largest green spaces, the Park comprises 1,100 acres situated along the Anacostia River, which is currently undergoing a renaissance of restoration and recreation. An important ecological buffer between city and river, the Park is also a popular destination for organized athletics, picnicking, biking, kayaking, walking, hiking and recreational fishing.
Fresh produce now on the menu at Nationals Youth Baseball Academy
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Washington Nationals now offer children something more than lessons at their Youth Baseball Academy — the kids and their families can also shop there for fresh produce. The complex is the latest location of a Healthy Corners. “Food is a fundamental need that every human being has,” said Tal […]
Splash! Event Delayed to July 13
A swim in the Anacostia River — Splash! —organized by the Anacostia Riverkeeper scheduled for June 29 has been delayed until July 13. “Following Wednesday’s weather, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of all participants, we took additional water quality samples on Friday,” the Riverkeeper said in a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter). “They have come back above E. coli recreational standards.”
Maryland Football Scoop: Four-Star Abundance | Who's the QB? | Announcements Coming
Maryland football had a busy week, racking up a bunch of commitments highlighted by prized quarterback Malik Washington. But there's a lot more action left, including an unusually long list of four-stars seriously considering Maryland. That latest on that, plus some whispers on the quarterback situation ...
Austin Prock Secures No. 1 Spot at NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park
Austin Prock secures the No. 1 qualifying position at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, leading the field with an impressive run under the lights. Doug Kalitta's Top Fuel top spot: 3.692 at 332.92 mph. Greg Anderson's Pro Stock leading pass: 6.592 at 207.69 mph. Matt Smith's Pro Stock Motorcycle...
Syracuse basketball offers 5-star Baba Oladotun, the nation's No. 1 prospect in 2027
Syracuse basketball coaches have officially entered the recruitment of 2027 five-star forward Baba Oladotun from the talent-rich Washington, D.C., market, who is the country's No. 1 national prospect per ESPN. The 6-foot-9 small forward/power forward is a rising sophomore at James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring, Md. On...
No Mercy: Fletcher Carries No-Hit Bid While Offense Enjoys Another Blowout
(June 30, 2024 – Waldorf, Md.): The York Revolution put together yet another dominant showing, annihilating the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 17-2 on Sunday afternoon at Regency Furniture Stadium. Revs starter Aaron Fletcher carried a no-hitter into the seventh, combining on the second nine-inning one-hitter in team history while...
Local JACK Stewart Eager To Suit Up For Hometown School
Maryland’s commitment spree continued June 29 when local JACK Sidney Stewart (Concordia Prep/Towson, Md.) opted for the hometown school over West Virginia, Indiana and Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-2, 250-pound three-star officially visited College Park, Md., in late June, let on that he wanted in at headman Mike Locksley’s program, and then went public a week later.
Football Player Capsules: Sean Williams
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 Washington, D.C., native Williams was a mid-three-star recruit out of St. John’s (Washington, D.C.) in the 2023 class.
Pair of 3-star defensive players commit to Maryland football
The Terps earned three commitments on Friday. Maryland football earned commitments from two three-star defensive players Friday: local cornerback Jayden Shipps and linebacker Travares Daniels II. Shipps joined high school teammate and four-star quarterback Malik Washington on a 247Sports livestream, where they both announced their intentions to play for the Terps, while Daniels did so via X. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, Shipps attends Archbishop Spalding in Severn, Md., and is the No. 86-ranked cornerback in his class and the No. 26-ranked player from Maryland, according to the 247Sports Composite. Alongside Washington, Shipps helped lead the Cavaliers to their...
Delmar White commits to Maryland football
Three-star Archbishop Spalding (Md.) defensive lineman Delmar White committed to Maryland football during his official visit last weekend, he told InsideMDSports and confirmed his pledge Saturday. "I committed on the boat when I had the microphone," White said. "It was great. I felt connected with the players there with their...
Revs Come Back to Double Up Crabs in Road Win
(June 29, 2024 – Waldorf, Md.): The York Revolution battled back for a 4-2 victory over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Saturday night at Regency Furniture Stadium. The first half North Division champion Revs improve to 38-20 with the win, continuing a franchise best through 58 games, and will go for a series win on Sunday.
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