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Baltimore-area sports news: Johns Hopkins baseball eliminated from DIII series; Billy Hurley qualifies for U.S. Open

The Johns Hopkins baseball team finished the season with a nation-leading 83 home runs.

• Sports

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr.'s NBA draft decision coming down to the wire

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. will decide whether to return to Maryland for his senior year after Wednesday's workout with the Sacramento Kings.

By Don Markus

May 28, 2019

• Sports

Finding a new GM tops list of Wizards' offseason tasks

The Washington Wizards' offseason mercifully began after Tuesday night's loss to the Boston Celtics, giving the team until September to chart a new course.

• Sports

Digest (Feb. 20): Archbishop Spalding graduate Buzz Anthony earns ODAC Player of Year award

Randolph-Macon sophomore guard Buzz Anthony (Archbishop Spalding) was named the Kurt Axe Player of the Year in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Anthony

• Sports

Digest (Feb. 19): No. 3 Terps cruise past No. 16 Colgate, 11-6, in men's lacrosse

Jared Bernhardt scored four goals and Logan Wisnauskas added three goals and two assists to lift the No. 3 Maryland men’s lacrosse team to an 11-6 win over visiting No. 16 Colgate on Tuesday.

• Sports

Digest (Jan. 21): Wizards sign Gary Payton II, son of Hall of Famer

The Washington Wizards announced that the team has signed guard Gary Payton II to a 10-day contract.

• College Sports

At Coppin State, former Maryland walk-on Kent Auslander gets second look at hoops 'dream'

Kent Auslander thought his career was done after two seasons at Maryland. He's getting another chance.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jan 19, 2018

• Sports

Former Maryland center Diamond Stone signs with Chicago Bulls

The Bulls will be the fourth NBA organization Stone has been affiliated with since leaving Maryland

By Don Markus

Sep 14, 2017

• Sports

Less than a month after being traded, former Maryland center Diamond Stone waived by Atlanta Hawks

Despite decent numbers in summer league, Diamond Stone is looking for new team

By Don Markus

Jul 31, 2017

• Sports

NBA summer leagues end with uncertain futures for several former Terps

Except for Jake Layman and Diamond Stone, former Maryland players will likely wind up in G-League or going overseas

By Don Markus

Jul 18, 2017

• College Sports

Digest: Brenda Frese, Juan Dixon part of D.C. Sports Hall of Fame class

Digest: Brenda Frese, Juan Dixon part of D.C. Sports Hall of Fame class

• Sports

After trade, former Terp Diamond Stone looks sharp in summer league debut with Hawks

After sitting out first summer league game following trade, Diamond Stone plays well in his Hawks debut.

By Don Markus

Jul 9, 2017

• Sports

Former Terp Robert Carter Jr. has strong summer league debut with Denver Nuggets

After playing last season in Italy, former Terp Robert Carter Jr. trying out for Denver Nuggets

By Don Markus

Jul 8, 2017

• Sports

Melo Trimble does not play in 76ers' NBA Summer League opener

But he could play Wednesday.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jul 3, 2017

• Sports

Seeking lane into NBA, undrafted players turn to developmental and overseas leagues

Players not selected in the NBA draft turn to development leagues such as the newly renamed NBA Gatorade League and overseas leagues.

By Don Markus

Jun 20, 2017

• Sports

Analysis: Justin Jackson better off returning to Maryland than staying in NBA draft

If Maryland's Justin Jackson needs a push in one direction or the other about whether to go pro, he should consider what happened to Diamond Stone and others.

By Don Markus

May 16, 2017

• Sports

Should Melo Trimble stay for his senior season?

The lead was long gone, the comeback was short-lived and the Maryland men’s basketball season was about to end.

By Don Markus

Mar 17, 2017

• Sports

Maryland's Melo Trimble and Michigan State's Tom Izzo have had an interesting relationship

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has had a front-row seat witnessing the three-year evolution of Maryland guard Melo Trimble.

By Don Markus

Mar 5, 2017

• High School sports

Digest: Bernie Walter selected for National High School Hall of Fame

Former Arundel baseball coach Bernie Walter is among 11 individuals selected for the 2017 class of the National High School Hall of Fame administered by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• Sports

Melo Trimble shot through his slump, and now he seems to be peaking for Maryland basketball

In the midst of a recent four-game slump, Maryland junior guard Melo Trimble recalled a quote he recently read from Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters.

By Don Markus

Feb 22, 2017

• Sports

Former Terp Diamond Stone to appear on 'Bill Nye Saves The World'

The former Maryland men's basketball star will appear on the Netflix show this spring.

By Jonas Shaffer

Feb 8, 2017

• Sports

Indiana's Thomas Bryant showing he made best decision for himself to return to school

Many say they believe former Maryland center Diamond Stone made up his mind to leave college even before his freshman season was over a year ago. Thomas Bryant had also decided the direction his own career would take before the end of his freshman season at Indiana a year ago. That's why Bryant was at Xfinity Center on Tuesday night when the Hoosiers met the Terps.

By Don Markus

Jan 10, 2017

• High School sports

Mt. Zion Prep's Jarvis Doles (Hammond) commits to Drexel

Jarvis Doles has committed to play basketball for the Drexel Dragons. The Hammond graduate is playing a post-grad season at Mt. Zion Prep.

By Matt Bracken

Nov 17, 2016

• College Sports

What to expect from Baltimore area men's basketball teams

Local men's basketball preview capsules

By C.J. Doon

Nov 10, 2016

• Sports

Former Maryland swingman Dez Wells signs with Greek team

Former Maryland star Dez Wells has signed with a team in Greece.

By Don Markus

Sep 24, 2016

• Sports

Australian punter Wade Lees making transition to America at Maryland

Wade Lees walked off the plane last January to begin his new life as a football player at Maryland wearing the same clothes as when he left he his mother's home in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia.

By Don Markus

Sep 22, 2016

• Howard County

Columbia's Greg Whittington closing in on professional basketball goals

A feature Q&A with Oakland Mills high school graduate Greg Whittington, who is chasing dream of playing pro basketball

By Brent Kennedy

Jul 1, 2016

• NBA G League

Former Patterson star Aquille Carr returns to action with ABA's Baltimore Hawks

He was expected to play against the visiting Jersey Express on Saturday at St. Frances.

• Sports

Diamond Stone's stay at Maryland could last longer than one season

According to Diamond Stone¿s father, Bob, the family has yet to discuss whether his son will enter the NBA draft after his freshman year.

By Don Markus

Jan 7, 2016

• Sports

Rules changes in boys youth lacrosse stress safety, sportsmanship

US Lacrosse announced the 2016 US Lacrosse Boys' Youth Rules on Thursday, including points of emphasis that promote safety and sportsmanship.

• Sports

Terps men's soccer still winless in Big Ten after draw at Michigan State

With a 0-0 draw Friday night at Michigan State, No. 10 Maryland settled for its second scoreless draw in as many Big Ten men's soccer games.

• High School sports

Aquille Carr finalizes deal with Canadian basketball team

finalized a contact with the National Basketball League of Canada's Saint John Mill Rats Friday night

• High School sports

Aquille Carr close to signing with Canadian basketball team

Former Patterson star Aquille Carr is reportedly close to signing a deal with the Saint John Mill Rats of the National Basketball League of Canada.

• High School sports

Former Patterson guard Aquille Carr says he's declaring for NBA draft

Despite being cut by the NBA Development League's Delaware 87ers in January, former Patterson guard Aquille Carr hopes to continue his professional career at an even higher level.

• Sports

Thoughts on Anthony Lee, Terps in the NBA and ACC subpoenas

After watching Alex Len on the court Wednesday against the Washington Wizards, Don Markus started thinking about which Terp will next join the 7-1 center from Ukraine in the NBA.

• High School sports

Former Patterson star Aquille Carr plans to declare for NBA draft

Aquille Carr, who recently signed with Hazan Sports Management, plans to declare soon for the 2014 NBA draft.

• High School sports

Delaware 87ers release 'Crimestopper' Aquille Carr

The Delaware 87ers on Friday released the former Patterson star, known in Baltimore as the "Crimestopper" for his must-see athletic feats on the basketball court.

• High School sports

Former Patterson star Aquille Carr enters NBA D-League draft, agent says

Aquille Carr signed a contract to enter the NBA Development League's Nov. 22 draft, his agent said Tuesday night.

• Maryland

SC grad Boone still eying return to the NBA

• Baltimore County

As Tiger Arena opens, Towson searches for return on investment

School spent $70 million on arena in hopes of bolstering sports program, adding business

• Baltimore County

As Tiger Arena opens, Towson searches for return on investment

• High School sports

Aquille Carr reportedly struggles at 2013 adidas Eurocamp

• Sports

Terps Trio: Maryland vs. Duke, fan antics, random hoops notes

Baltimore Sun reporters Jeff Barker and Don Markus and editor Matt Bracken weigh in on the three biggest topics of the past week in Maryland sports.

• TV

'Boardwalk Empire' recap, 'The Milkmaid's Lot'

The rubble of Babette's Supper Club is still smoking and the echoes of last week's blast are still ringing in Nucky Thompson's ears.

• Sports

Terps Trio: Maryland's sports cuts, Jordan Williams' NBA career and football's first decommitment

Baltimore Sun reporters Jeff Barker and Don Markus and editor Matt Bracken weigh in on the three biggest topics of the past week in Maryland sports.

• Maryland

Commentary: Scouts should "Stop Profile Lin"

• Sports

Is Terrell Stoglin the next Vasquez or the next Gilchrist?

Is Terrell Stoglin the next Greivis Vasquez or the next John Gilchrist? His career seemingly could go one of two ways.

• Coaches

What's the goal?

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Moves

• Coaches

Wizards edged by short-handed Cavs