Pikesville
SPORTS
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, boxer on probation, to attend 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Gervonta “Tank” Davis, a boxer who is on probation for a hit-and-run in Baltimore, will be allowed to attend the Paris 2024 Olympics, thanks to a judge’s ruling. Davis will be in Paris to support Team USA boxing in an advisory role. Davis pleaded guilty to four counts for a 2020 hit-and-run. He was sentenced to 90 days home detention.
South Baltimore Little League Wins Softball Region Championship, Doubled Overall Enrollment this Season
Softball returned to the South Baltimore Little League (SBLL) last year for the first time in decades, and year two saw a huge boost in enrollment and a region championship for the 8-10 Year Old All-Star team. SBLL’s 8-10 Year Old softball team knocked off Arbutus in the District 4...
The heat of The Open and summer golf love at Forest Park
Our resident PGA pro and Baltimore sports lover Richard Sheppard Jr. of Forest Park returns to update us on beating the summer heat, getting juniors schooled up on weekdays at Classic Five Golf and dreams of playing a course like Royal Troon and The Open in Scotland this weekend. SUMMARY...
Salisbury alumnus Vance Honeycutt drafted by the Orioles in MLB Draft's 1st round
Former Salisbury two-sport star and UNC junior Vance Honeycutt has been selected with the 22nd overall pick in the MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. Honeycutt achieved notoriety nationwide with clutch hits to help the Tar Heels reach Omaha. He's also the Tar Heels' all-time leading home-run hitter (65), finishing his college career with 76 stolen bases, 205 runs scored, 170 RBIs, a Gold Glove award (first in school history), two ACC Defensive Players of the Year awards (first in conference history), and made six different publications' all-American teams in 2024. He hit 28 homers his junior year alone.
Cox Mill's Braylon Whitaker taken in 19th round of MLB Draft by Baltimore Orioles
Cox Mill graduate Braylon Whitaker was selected in the 19th round, 579th overall, of the MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Whitaker, and outfielder, has committed to Wingate for college. This past season, he batted .500 with 39 hits, and 37 runs for the Chargers, having .619 on-base percentage with 1.350 OPS and 10 stolen bases. He drew 25 walks and struck out just five times.
Maryland Sports’ Terry Hasseltine Dishes On Notable Events Coming To State
Maryland Sports Commission executive director Terry Hasseltine recently chatted with PressBox about why the 2024 Maryland Cycling Classic was canceled, how the Maryland 5 Star has evolved and more. PressBox: What led to the decision to cancel the 2024 Maryland Cycling Classic?. Terry Hasseltine: There are several factors when it...
Tiffany Tucker named UMBC's first woman and Black athletics director
BALTIMORE -- The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has named Tiffany Tucker as its new athletics director. Tucker will start her new role as the school's first woman and Black athletics director on August 15, the university announced.She previously served as deputy athletics director at the University of North Carolina Wilmington."I am beyond thrilled to embark on this incredible journey as the new athletics director at UMBC," Tucker said. "As an athletics leader, my mission is to create a vibrant, infectious atmosphere that empowers student-athletes, coaches, and staff to reach unprecedented heights. I am committed to fostering best-in-class excellence in competition, the classroom, and the campus community."Tucker gained experience at Elizabeth City State, Hampton and South Carolina State.She played four years of college basketball at the University of North Carolina.
Blind Indian cricket team gives lessons to visually impaired at Maryland camp
BALTIMORE -- The Indian Men's Cricket Team for the Blind made a special visit to The Maryland School for the Blind's Camp Abilities in Baltimore County.Campers in Nottingham learned a new sport during the blind cricket team's stop along its United States tour.Camp Abilities is about overcoming adversity, as well as having fun and trying new hobbies."I have a condition called CVI and it's a neurological thing that's in your brain," said camper Jack Beckner. "If something comes at me really fast, I won't be able to see it, or if something is close to the same color as something...
Athletes Unlimited professional women's lacrosse returns to Baltimore County
BALTIMORE -- Women's professional lacrosse is returning to Baltimore County.USA Lacrosse is back in Sparks, Maryland, for the fourth season.Athletes Unlimited features 56 of the best women lacrosse players split up into four teams, playing a four-week season starting on Thursday, July 18.The league has a unique set of rules which allows for a faster paced game. It's played 10 on 10 and on a smaller field with only 10-minute quarters.However, the most unique aspect of the league is the scoring system which awards points to individuals, and at the end of the season, an individual champion is crowned..The top...
Hunter and Williams Named to FCS Football Central All-American Team
BALTIMORE, Md. (June 16, 2024) — Preseason awards predictions have been released by FCS Football Central ahead of the 2024 season Erick Hunter and Elijah Williams were named preseason first-team All-American. Hunter (6-4 and 210 pounds) earned the prestigious All-MEAC First Team selection as a leading force on one...
PickleRage to Open New Club in DC/Baltimore Metro Area
PickleRage, an indoor pickleball club franchise, plans to open a new club in Glen Burnie, MD. The company expects to open its doors in Q4 2024. The club, located directly adjacent to the Thurgood Marshall International Airport in a densely populated community 11 miles north of downtown Baltimore. “Being centrally...
Meet Hub City's state champion Intermediate Baseball all-stars
The Hub City Little League Intermediate all-stars will begin play in the East Regional Tournament at Dover, Delaware, on Sunday at 10 a.m. Hub City is one of two teams to receive first-round byes in the 10-team field, which includes the state champions of Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island, as well as the host team from the Dover area.
Sydney Lewis Interns with Baltimore Orioles Through Maryland Made’s InTERPship Academy
Maryland softball's Sydney Lewis is interning with the Baltimore Orioles through Maryland Made's InTERPship Academy, where she is gaining experience in marketing and communication. Lewis, a rising junior, has found the internship to be a valuable opportunity for personal growth. More than 40 student-athletes are part of Maryland Made's InTERPship...
Loyola Greyhounds Golf Team 2024-25 Season Schedule Featuring Top Courses & Patriot League Title Defense
Loyola University Maryland's men's golf team has set an extensive schedule for the 2024-25 season, featuring top courses across the country from California to New York, including tournaments at highly acclaimed venues. The team will participate in 10 tournaments leading up to the Patriot League championships in late April, aiming to defend their title.
Towson Softball Strengthens Roster with Four Standout Transfers for 2025 Season
Towson University softball has added four transfers for the 2025 season, with players enrolling in the fall in preparation for the spring campaign. Jenna Giattino, a sophomore outfielder from University of Delaware, brings three years of eligibility and accolades from her time at Donovan Catholic. Anaya Troy, a junior utility player from University of Delaware, joins with experience in over 67 games and academic honors. Cadence Williams, a sophomore pitcher from University of South Alabama, returns to Maryland with pitching prowess and a state title under her belt. Briyana Wright, a junior infielder from Lipscomb University, brings her experience as a starter and past achievements in high school softball.
'Caged tiger' Gunnar is perhaps the sport's most humble superstar
BALTIMORE -- Over the course of the long MLB season, Gunnar Henderson spends a good bit of time seated at his locker in the Orioles’ clubhouse, both before and after games. Plenty of conversations are had there, too. Henderson could be talking with locker neighbor Colton Cowser about their...
Tulane catcher Colin Tuft drafted in 8th round by Orioles
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane catcher Colin Tuft was picked 249th overall in the eighth round by the Baltimore Orioles on Monday afternoon on the second day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Tuft, a catcher from Vienna, Virginia, led Tulane with 67 runs scored, 44 walks and 13...
Coppin State Volleyball 2024 Schedule: Season Opener at St. John’s & Defending MEAC Champions
Coppin State's volleyball team, the reigning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Champions, revealed their 2024 schedule led by Coach Tim Walsh, starting with the Red Storm Invitational at St. John’s on August 30-31. The schedule includes early season tournaments at St. John's, Robert Morris/Duquesne, Towson, and Wyoming. Coppin State will play...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.