There is something absurdly dangerous about a man intentionally making himself as frail as possible, riding a 1,500-pound muscular animal, and fighting for position on a track filled with similarly starved men — atop similarly sinewy horses. For one of Maryland’s only black jockeys, life is even tougher.
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108th Meeting Between #10 Maryland and #3 Johns Hopkins
The #10 Maryland men’s lacrosse team travels to Baltimore, Md. to play #3 Johns Hopkins in college lacrosse’s top rivalry.
Maryland – Under Armour Relationship Beneficial for School and Company
Under Armour founder Kevin Plank’s role in the internal affairs of the University of Maryland and its athletics department has long been a source of wonder and sometimes intrigue.
#12 Maryland Sinks Navy, 13-6
The Maryland Terrapins men’s lacrosse team defeated Navy, 13-6, on Friday night after two losses in a row.
#12 Maryland Terrapins Men’s Lacrosse to Play Navy in College Park Friday Night
John Tillman leads his 12th-ranked Terrapin men’s lacrosse team against the school he coached at for 12 years, Navy.
Camden Yards Turns 20
Friday’s opening day at Camden Yards will mark the 20th Anniversary of the ballpark. The Baltimore Orioles played their first game at Camden Yards on April 6, 1992.
By One Measure, Redskins Offer Fans Second Best Value in NFL
When the average household income of NFL markets is taken into account, it cost local families less to see the Redskins in 2011 than all but one other NFL team, according to a CNS Analysis
#2 Virginia Beats #9 Maryland in 2011 Men’s Lacrosse Title Game Rematch
The Maryland Terrapins dropped their second straight conference game as they lost to the defending champion Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday in College Park.
Young Maryland Athletes More At Risk For Injury
A growing number of young athletes in Maryland are focusing on playing a single sport, putting themselves at greater risk of serious injuries, physicians said.
Title Game Rematch: #9 Maryland Men’s Lacrosse Hosts #2 Virginia
The #9 Maryland Terrapins (5-2, 1-1 ACC) host the #2 Virginia Cavaliers (8-1) in the first meeting since the 2011 National Championship game and the Terps regular season conference finale.