ATLANTA — About a week into New England Patriots training camp last summer, 10th-year pro Jason McCourty had a question for rookie cornerback JC Jackson. “How did you not get drafted?” It was a mystery Jackson had likely given plenty…
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How Washington’s softball team fizzled in a blaze of Glory
WASHINGTON – Carie Dever-Boaz was ready to step away from coaching college softball when the phone rang. After spending two years at the University of Virginia as the Cavaliers’ head softball coach, Dever-Boaz was expecting to make the trip back…
Md.’s first junior hockey team offers a pathway to college
Maryland’s first junior hockey team made its debut this year, providing a pathway for youth to eventually play the sport in college.
MD lawmakers seek answers from USM Regents about football controversy
State lawmakers grilled the head of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents on Thursday concerning the Board’s actions following the death of Terp football player Jordan McNair.
The Washington Bullpen, Episode 8
WASHINGTON – On Episode 8, host Jarod Golub discusses the tragic shooting that occurred at Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, President Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship with an executive order and brings the latest on the University of…
UMD President fires football coach after Board of Regents reinstates him
Just one day after being reinstated by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, football head coach DJ Durkin has been fired. The football team players, community and national backlash all lead to the surprise decision from university president Wallace Loh Wednesday evening.
Maryland Football investigation comes to an end
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents announced their recommendations regarding the state of the Terrapins football team. Head coach DJ Durkin and athletic director Damon Evans will return to their duties at the university. University President Wallace Loh announced he will step down from his presidency at the end of the academic year.
UMD Commission issues report on football program
The Commission appointed by University of Maryland President Wallace Loh to investigate claims of a “toxic culture” in the school’s football program has released its report. The investigation follows the
death last spring of player Jordan McNair. The Commission said the Athletics Department lacked a culture of accountability and failed to provide adequate oversight of the football program. It did not make any recommendations concerning the fates of the football coach or the University’s president. The report now goes to the University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents.
In balancing books and play, college football players find it’s a matter of division
WASHINGTON – For the third time in four weeks, the Division III football team at Salisbury University was making final preparations for a trip to face an opposing team. Friday mornings before a trip to another school are busy affairs…
Growing sport of pickleball provides lifeline in cancer battle
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – The owner and founder of Eastport Pickleball, Sara Aiken, manufactures pickleball paddles out of her living room. She teaches the game to newcomers of all ages, which has turned into a tight-knit group.