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John Means so strongly considered quitting baseball last year that he made a LinkedIn profile. Even he can't believe he's now the Orioles' All-Star. - Unable to make the high school soccer team in his native Ghana, Coppin State's Joseph Amoah turned to track where he became a first-team All-American.
- Former Loyola Maryland midfielder Chase Scanlan announced that he has agreed to transfer to the Syracuse men’s lacrosse program.
- 2018 Patterson Mill graduate Kaley Thompson had a standout rookie season for the Elon University women’s lacrosse team this Spring.
- Tom Eshelman’s major league debut was good enough to win, but the Orioles bullpen allowed four runs in a 6-3 loss to the Rays.
- Roland Park basketball star Mir McLean, a five-star prospect, is heading to perennial national power Connecticut.
- ive racing returns to Laurel Park with a 10-race program Friday, featuring a carryover jackpot of $19,400.22 in the 20-cent Rainbow 6.
- The NCAA has adjusted the guidelines used to determine transfer waiver cases, attempting to clarify requirements in response to complaints of ambiguity.
- While the Major League Soccer’s interest in Baltimore is unclear, the United Soccer League has expressed a desire to position a franchise for Charm City.
- UConn football seems to be on the road to independence and the American Athletic Conference doesn't appear to be feeling any pressure to replace the Huskies.
- The following local students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, during the schools May 10-11 commencement ceremonies: Matthew
- On the other side, we have the candidates for the Democratic nomination. Lots and lots of and lots of candidates.
- A University of Connecticut official says the school is working to leave the American Athletic Conference and return to the Big East.
- For a number of reasons, sliding down to the No. 34 spot for Maryland's Bruno Fernando could be a positive way to start his NBA career.
- Former Johns Hopkins lacrosse star Paul Rabil brings his new lacrosse league, the PLL, to Baltimore.
- Anthony Gilardi, the offensive coordinator for the Towson men’s lacrosse program, was hired Thursday by Stony Brook for its vacant head coaching position.
- Muhlenberg College's Sam Rothstein, a Century High School graduate, saw success in three different sports this past school year.
- Less than a month after Loyola lost Tewaaraton-winning attackman Pat Spencer, All-American midfielder Chase Scanlan entered the NCAA transfer portal.
- An extra year in prep school and returning for his sophomore year at Maryland helped Bruno Fernando become a likely first-round NBA draft pick in 2019.
- David Lebron didn't start his career until he was 24, but he's among nine Orioles prospects representing the host team in the Carolina League All-Star Classic.
- Morgan State's 2019 football schedule features five home games in W.A.C. Hughes Memorial Stadium, including a home opener matchup against Delaware State.
- The Maryland men's and women's basketball programs committed minor rules violations, the NCAA announced Tuesday.
- Elizabeth Hillman (Bel Air), Maddie Jenner (McDonogh) and Emma Schettig (McDonogh) are among the 18 players who will represent the U.S. this summer.
- Mt. Hebron junior Magnus Dunn is the 2019 Howard County baseball Player of the Year.
- Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman has won the Golden Spikes Award as the nation's outstanding college baseball player.
- Maryland’s Megan Taylor was recognized Thursday by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association as Division I’s Player of the Year.
- In the year since the death of Maryland football player Jordan McNair, the university has engaged in a long process of self-examination.
- Three Maryland seniors were among the 16 players named first-team All Americans by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Wednesday evening.
- Maryland men's basketball coach Mark Turgeon has hired former Michigan assistant DeAndre Haynes to replace Kevin Broadus.
- The Reisterstown resident is looking forward to a six-week break before the USA championships after dealing with a hamstring strain for the last month.
- Several local college athletes performed well at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships.
- Maryland men's basketball coach Mark Turgeon plans to hire former Michigan assistant DeAndre Haynes as an assistant to replace Kevin Broadus, sources said.
- Laurel Park will open its doors at 11 a.m. on Saturday so that fans can bet the Belmont Stakes card.
- The Maryland men's basketball team will host Notre Dame in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Dec. 4 in College Park.
- It was just over four years ago that 2015 Bel Air High School graduate, Shannon Williams, ventured West, to attend and play women’s lacrosse for the Universit
- Senior defensive tackle Adam McLean, the most experienced player on Maryland's defensive line, is no long part of the team, coach Mike Locksley said Tuesday.
- Maryland goalkeeper Megan Taylor (Glenelg) was named as one of four finalists for the Honda Sport Award on Tuesday.
- Following up on some of the best seasons ever, Harford Community College and its student athletes garnered national and regional honors.
- Dont'e Thorton Jr, a rising junior wide receiver for Mount Saint Joseph, has verbally committed to Penn State but is still keeping his recruitment open.
- Baltimore-area sports digest from June 2
- From a three-sport athlete and salutatorian to first-generation college students, it’s clear this is a group of exceptional young individuals.
- College Notebook for May 31, 2019.
- The Greyhounds senior attackman and the Terps senior goalkeeper were honored Thursday night at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
- LSU right-hander Ben McDonald is the only player the Orioles have selected with the first overall pick of the MLB draft. That will change Monday night.
- The No. 22 Blue Jays (35-11) have relied on last year’s disappointment to fuel their run to Friday’s game against No. 7 Babson (38-8) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Baltimore boxer Dorian Bostic prevails in first professional bout.
- The NCAA Division 1 women’s lacrosse tournament final was an exquisite display of athleticism, with no asterisk required for gender.
- Matt Moore scored four goals to lead Virginia to a 13-9 victory over Yale in the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse national championship game.
- Here's everything you need to know before the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse championship game Monday between Yale and Virginia.
- The durable left arms of Griffan Smith and Andrew Magno carried Ohio State to an improbable Big Ten baseball tournament title.
