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With college football drama behind him, Devontez Walker eager to show his talent with Baltimore
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — There was a point last season when Devontez Walker, sidelined amid a contentious dispute with the NCAA, was weighing some unpleasant options. “I thought my season was done, honestly. I was on the scout team, I was thinking, I was just trying to work on my craft. The whole year, I had no idea that I was going to play at all,” Walker said. “I was 50-50 on declaring for the draft.” ...
Maryland Cycling Classic postponed due to strain on resources after Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE - The Maryland Cycling Classic is postponing this year's race.Organizers cited the strain on resources and personnel following the collapse of the Key Bridge and the likely need to make changes to the race course.They also factored in the Paris Summer Olympics and international competition schedule changes and team logistics.The race was scheduled for September 1, 2024.The Maryland Cycling Classic is expected to make a full return in 2025.Last year's race put Baltimore in the international spotlight, with an estimated 80,000 spectators and 800,000 livestream viewers. More than 110 cyclists from 21 countries cycled through 121.8 miles of our area."This brief pause in 2024 will allow the event to return in 2025 with even more vigor and momentum," said Terry Hasseltine, Executive Director of the Maryland Sports Commission and President of the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland. "The Maryland Cycling Classic is a premier cycling event on a global stage. We have delivered a product that continues to grow and are excited about the path forward." Here's more information on the Maryland Cycling Classic.
Johns Hopkins ready for challenge of NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament
BALTIMORE - Three Maryland men's lacrosse teams and three women's teams are preparing for their clashes in the NCAA Tournament this week.The women start on Friday with Maryland, Loyola and Johns Hopkins all earning spots in the tournament. Johns Hopkins practiced on Wednesday, getting ready for Friday's match against Fairfield at Yale.The Blue Jays received an at-large bid with a record of 11-and-7.But, you have to look deeper at their season than the record.Hopkins played the toughest schedule in the country with 11 of their 18 games against ranked opponents. The Jays battled top-ranked Northwestern in a one-point loss in the Big...
Acrobatics and tumbling at Morgan State University: Making history one flip at a time
Morgan State University’s acrobatics and tumbling team held its inaugural season this year, becoming the first NCAA Division I program at a Historically Black University or College. MSU became the third school in Maryland to offer the sport. The Bears finished with an overall record of 2-4 in their...
Maryland millinery busy preparing hats for 149th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore
WESTMINSTER, Md. — Baltimore is buzzing with anticipation for the 149th Preakness Stakes, which is as much a fashion showcase as it is a sporting event. "You have hatinators, fascinators, you have what they call whimsical pieces that were extraordinary, over the top, you have borders, fedoras, just every type of hat you can imagine," said Margie Hicks, the owner of Marjae Hats.
Maryland governor signs bill to rebuild Pimlico, home of the Preakness Stakes
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure on Thursday to rebuild Baltimore’s historic but antiquated Pimlico Race Course and transfer the track to state control. Under the new law, Maryland can use $400 million in state bonds to rebuild the home of the second jewel...
Former Mountaineer John Means throws major league gem
MORGANTOWN — It was three years ago, May 5, 2021, when former West Virginia left-hander John Means, then building his reputation as a major league pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles, etched his name into baseball history with one of the greatest games ever thrown. The Mountaineers, at the time,...
Inspired by his brother, Calvert Hall goalie Alex Swartz making the most of standout senior year
Carefully crafting a special senior season on the lacrosse field, Calvert Hall goalie Alex Swartz takes his position with purpose. For Swartz, it hasn’t been a typical last year of high school that so many seniors get to savor. That changed in August when his older brother, Ryan, enjoying a day with friends on a boat, suffered a devastating spinal cord injury from a diving accident at ...
Track and field competes at America East Outdoor Championships
Over the weekend, the Binghamton track and field teams traveled to Baltimore, Maryland for the America East (AE) Outdoor Championships. The women’s and men’s teams finished second and sixth overall, respectively, with six individual titles earned between the two squads, alongside 13 all-conference performances. “[We were] in less...
Wodicka Announces 2024 Johns Hopkins Football Captains
BALTIMORE, MD – Dan Wodicka, the James F. Margraff head coach of football at Johns Hopkins, announced today that five individuals have been elected to serve as team captains during the upcoming 2024 season. The five include two second-year selections in seniors Garrett Brophy (OL) and Bay Harvey (QB) and three first-time selections in graduate student Will Leger (TE) and seniors Oliver Craddock (LB) and Cole Peters (LB).
Baltimore 7, Washington 6
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