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Cupid helping write next chapter for historic Monkton farm
Maryland’s historic Atlanta Hall Farm’s up and coming stallion Cupid’s multiple graded stakes-placed daughter Sterling Silver won Wednesday’s $125,000 Johnstone Mile at Saratoga Race Course. Cupid has been standing in Monkton at the Voss family farm in Harford County horse country under the watchful eyes of...
Devin Thompson: From Baltimore Streets to Personal Triumph
Devin Thompson’s life story is one of resilience and determination, charting his path from the tough streets of Baltimore, Maryland, to achieving personal and academic success. Raised by a single mother, Devin faced numerous challenges, including the incarceration of most of his close family. With no role models to guide him, he found solace and purpose in football, dedicating himself to the sport with unwavering commitment. Football was more than just a game for Devin; it became his lifeline. His dedication and talent earned him a spot in a Division 1 program, a dream for many young athletes.
Camp Open Arms in Baltimore County gets special visit from U.S. Olympic bronze medalist
BALTIMORE - Kristen Maloney, a bronze medalist from the 2000 Olympics, visited Camp Open Arms, a safe space for children with limb differences, in Baltimore County for its own Olympic-themed competition.Camp Open Arms, which was founded by a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, is in its 10th year. Dr. Joshua Abzug, is the founder and director. "Some people would say have you broken it in a car crash or something, and I say, 'No, I was just born like this," said camper Leah Everson. Nearly 60 campers competed in the Camp Open Arms Olympics."No one...
Retro Baltimore: A century ago, distance runner Earl Johnson braved Paris heat to medal in Olympics
While attending Morgan College in 1915, Robert Earl Johnson would stretch his legs by chasing the trolleys that rattled through the streets of West Baltimore. Running as a sport was new to him, but it stirred something in the competitive Johnson. He entered road races and blossomed into a national champion, a two-time Olympian and a dual medalist in the 1924 Summer Games in Paris. A century ...
Jameer Wallace Sets His Sights on a Breakout Sophomore Season at Calvert Hall
Jameer Wallace, a Class of 2027 wide receiver at Calvert Hall High School in Baltimore, is gearing up for what he hopes will be a breakout sophomore season. Reflecting on his freshman year, Jameer expressed gratitude for the opportunity to join the varsity team. "My freshman year was good; I was able to make varsity as a freshman," he shared. Although he didn't see much playing time, he considered the experience invaluable, stating, "I learned a lot, such as the game speed and physicality."
M&T Bank Stadium renovations include new suites, new food offerings
Crews finished the first year of renovations at M&T Bank Stadium just in time for the start of preseason later this week. New field-level seats will allow fans to sit up close and personal to the action this season. “(It’s) the best seat in the house because you’re so connected...
Get into the Olympics spirit with free boxing class hosted by Olympian and ‘Heavy Hitting Diva’ Franchón Crews-Dezurn
If you have Summer Olympics fever, you can meet and work out with an Olympic boxer on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Harbor Point Central Plaza. Franchón Crews-Dezurn, “The Heavy Hitting Diva,” will join as a special guest and host a special Olympic-themed class, “Olympics 2024 Pop-up: Boxing.” There will be a meet and greet after Tuesday’s class with Crews-Dezurn, an alum of Olympic Team USA and a world champion boxer.
Loyola Maryland's Sydni Black Named IWLCA Scholar Athlete of the Year
BALTIMORE – The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) announced their Scholar Athletes of the Year for the 2024 season, as Loyola University Maryland's Sydni Black was named the Division I Scholar Athlete. "The 2024 IWLCA Division I Scholar-Athlete award is such a meaningful testament to Sydni's incredible work...
Decius and Prevard named to Aeneas Williams Preseason Watch List
BALTIMORE, Md. (August 7, 2024) -- The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame (OSHOF) released the third annual Aeneas Williams Award Preseason Watch List, with 19 of the nation's best defensive backs in Historically Black Colleges. and Universities (HBCU) Division I football and a pair of Morgan State student-athletes made their...
Recap: Sydni Black's Overtime Winner Gives Team Kennedy 10-9 Win Over Team Apuzzo
SPARKS, Md. — A late two-point goal by attacker Sam Apuzzo sent the game to overtime, but Team Kennedy prevailed, 10-9, against Team Apuzzo after a game-winner from rookie attacker Sydni Black to wrap up Week Three of the 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Lacrosse season at USA Lacrosse Headquarters on Sunday morning.
Summer School Coaches Tour: Loyola Maryland Head Coach, Josh Loeffler (Ep. 646)
The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues their Summer School Coaches Tour. On the show Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) is joined by head coach of the Loyola University Maryland Greyhounds, Josh Loeffler!. On the show, Coach Loeffler reflects back on his first 100 days on the...
Drawing A Crowd: The Business Of Sports Tourism, Episode 5
PressBox and the Maryland Sports Commission are teaming up for a monthly look at the business of sports tourism, hosted by PressBox publisher Stan Charles and Terry Hasseltine, STS, president of the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland and executive director of the Maryland Sports Commission. In this episode, Stan...
Roster analysis: UVA Baseball could be set up for another Omaha run in 2025
UVA Baseball lost a fair amount to the 2024 MLB Draft – shortstop Griff O’Ferrall and catcher/DH Ethan Anderson were taken by the Baltimore Orioles, rightfielder Casey Saucke went to the Chicago White Sox, reserve outfielder Anthony Stephan is headed to the Cincinnati Reds system, and four incoming recruits from the top-five-rated Class of 2024 were drafted and ended up signing pro contracts.
Apuzzo on the verge of a championship entering final weekend of season
SPARKS, Md — In each of the past two years Sam Apuzzo has been on the cusp of being crowned a champion. Heading into the final weekend of the Athletes Unlimited lacrosse season she couldn’t be in a better spot to finally bring home a title. Apuzzo sits...