While Washington’s professional football team recently decided to change its name, a 2017 Capital News Service investigation found that high schools across the United States were years ahead of the NFL franchise.
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Premier Lacrosse League announces plan for quarantined tournament
The Premier Lacrosse League is set to host a quarantined and fanless tournament later this summer, in lieu of its normal season that was postponed on April 10 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Announced Tuesday morning, the PLL Championship Series…
What’s next for college athletic directors under pandemic?
Collegiate athletic directors across the state of Maryland are facing the same uphill battle as those in the rest of the country — unprecedented chaos — after the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s decision to cancel any remaining winter and spring sports seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancellation of spring sports a tough call for student-athletes
Student-athletes across the college sports landscape are faced with a new challenge amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic as seasons have been stripped away and preparations begin for next season, which could still be in jeopardy.
Maryland high school athletes lose vital time during pandemic
Several high school athletes are losing vital time to get recruited by college coaches, as well as missing out on senior milestones.
Northeastern holds off late Elon rally, advances to CAA final with 68-60 win
After Elon drew within seven points in the closing minutes, Northeastern guard Jordan Roland drained back-to-back threes to extend their edge and effectively seal a 68-60 win that propelled the Huskies into their third straight CAA championship game.
Hofstra advances to CAA basketball final with 75-61 win over Delaware
No. 1 seed Hofstra’s field-goal percentage from behind the 3-point line and senior Eli Pemberton’s leadership were significant factors in their 75-61 victory over No. 5 seed Delaware in a rematch of last year’s CAA tournament semifinal.
D.C.’s new XFL team gets rave reviews after first game
After a strong first showing in front of more than 17,000 fans at Audi Field, some Washington, D.C., football fans seem energized and rejuvenated by the birth of the XFL’s D.C. Defenders. Having been subjected to many recent losing seasons…
‘Magic Mahomes’ leads Kansas City Chiefs to first Super Bowl win in 50 years
MIAMI — With the Kansas City Chiefs trailing the San Francisco 49ers by double digits in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LIV, Patrick Mahomes was tasked to with a daunting mission. No starting quarterback in league history had ever…
Super Bowl LIV preview: San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
To conclude the NFL’s 100th season, the San Francisco 49ers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium. This is the 11th time the Super Bowl will be played in…