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Severna Park’s Jackson Merrill returns home to play at Camden Yards
Severna Park native and San Diego centerfielder Jackson Merrill stepped to the plate Friday night at Camden Yards, the ballpark he attended as a child, as the Orioles took on the Padres.
The 51st Governor's Cup race ready to set sail
They aren’t cramming for a college test, but a bunch of sportsmen will take part in a self-induced overnighter this weekend when the 51st Governor’s Cup Yacht Race kicks off Friday night. The 68.6-mile long race is the oldest and longest overnight sailing race on the Chesapeake Bay. “We run a lot of collegiate [sailing] events week in and week out, but this one is different. And it’s because it’s...
Retired WJZ sports director Mark Viviano to throw ceremonial first pitch at Tuesday's Orioles game
BALTIMORE - Retired WJZ sports director Mark Viviano will step to the mound and deliver the ceremonial first pitch before Tuesday's Baltimore Orioles game at Camden Yards.The first-place Orioles play the Toronto Blue Jays at 6:30 p.m.Viviano's last day at WJZ was on July 18 after spending 22 years at the station.He earned his place as an esteemed sports journalist in the Baltimore community, covering stories on the Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens, along with collegiate and high school sports teams."I say to the Orioles, to the Ravens, to any athlete, any coach, anyone who gave me as much as a minute of your time, I never took your time for granted, and I am so grateful that you allowed me to share your story." Viviano says he plans to remain in Baltimore and raise his family with his wife. On his final day at WJZ, he was honored with a video tribute from some of Baltimore's most iconic sports figures.
Analyst: Ravens’ $99 Million Starter Could Be in His Last Baltimore Camp
Training camp is just underway and the process of trimming the rosters is underway for many teams. For the Baltimore Ravens, 2024 will be a pivotal season in the chase for a Super Bowl and if things do not go well it could lead to major changes in 2025, specifically long-time starter offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley.
Laurel freshman Emerson Gunther sparks Navy to Veterans Memorial Softball Classic crown
BELGRADE — After surrendering the lead in the bottom of the sixth Saturday night, Navy needed a spark in the championship game of the 11th Annual Veterans Memorial Softball Classic. Emerson Gunther was happy to oblige. The freshman from Laurel hit a leadoff double high off the left field...
Racing family affairs at Laurel Park
Wives and husbands were working side-by-side in more ways than one during Sunday’s day of summer sprint stakes races at Laurel Park. It was the trainer and jockey, wife and husband combo of Brittany Russell and Sheldon Russell winning the $100,000 Alma North Stakes with Michael Dubb’s 4-year-old dark bay filly Apple Picker’s exciting closing stretch run in the 6 1/2 furlongs sprint for fillies and mares.
July 26: Lights out lefties lift Akron to 7-0 win over Bowie
Akron RubberDucks (17-8, 54-40) 7, Bowie Baysox (11-14, 43-50) 0. WP: Matthew Boyd (1-0) LP: Alex Pham (3-3) Save: Parker Messick (1) Left-handers Matthew Boyd and Parker Messick combined to strikeout seven and guide the Akron RubberDucks to a 7-0 shutout win over the Bowie Baysox on Friday night at Canal Park.
Theatrics, Highlights on Display in Close All-America Senior Game
Incoming Duke faceoff specialist Ben McCarthy needed less than 20 seconds to fire in the North’s first goal during Saturday night’s All-America Senior Game at Johns Hopkins’ Homewood Field. Right on cue, the Newtown Square, Penn., native broke out a signature celebration he’d planned just hours before.
Strong 3rd and 7th for Akron Dooms Baysox
The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, could not limit the big inning against the Akron RubberDucks, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, in a 9-1 loss from Canal Park on Saturday night. After collecting two hits the night before, Bowie (11-15, 43-51) collected only three...
Victoria Fletcher Named Softball Player Of The Year at HBCU Sports Awards: A Recap of Her Outstanding Achievements
Fletcher, a Morgan State University graduate softball player, was named Softball Player of the Year at the HBCU Sports Awards show, adding to her impressive 2024 season. Victoria Fletcher had a .360 batting average with a slugging percentage of .567 and an on-base percentage of .418. She recorded 54 hits,...
San Diego 9, Baltimore 4
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Women of Sports: "Headshot" by Rita Bullwinkel, and "Coming Home" by Brittney Griner
On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review a novel and a memoir that take us deep into the world of women and sports: Headshot, by Rita Bullwinkel, and Coming Home, by Brittney Griner. All titles available at your favorite local bookstore and online at bookshop.org. Marion Winik. Longtime...
Loyola Expresses Excitement as Women’s Lacrosse Adds Ava Kane and Lauren Lam for 2025 Season
The Loyola University Maryland women's lacrosse program adds two transfers, attacker Ava Kane from Rutgers and midfielder Lauren Lam from Hofstra, to bolster the 2025 roster, bringing valuable experience and talent according to Head Coach Jen Adams. Ava Kane from Rutgers: 19 goals, 6 assists, 15 ground balls, and 15...
Team Navy Remains Undefeated at 2024 16U/17U NTDP With 4-2 Win Over Canada, Team Red Follows Suit with 6-0 Shutout Win Over Team White
CARY, N.C. - On the third and final day of games at the 2024 National Team Development Program, Team Navy and Team Red finished undefeated after three games played. Team Navy rode terrific pitching and opportune offense to handle the Canadian Junior National Team in a 4-2 win, while Team Red’s pitching rotation hurled a combined shutout in a 6-0 victory over Team White.
Baysox walked off in Sunday series finale
AKRON, OH. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, lost their fourth consecutive game to the Akron RubberDucks, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, by a final score of 3-2 from Canal Park on Sunday afternoon. Bowie (11-16, 43-52) held a one-run lead entering...
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