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Robert D.H. Harvey, a career Baltimore banker who rose from bank runner to leading the effort that resulted in the founding of the old Maryland National Bank and later served as chairman and CEO of Maryland National Corp., died.

Maryland just landed what might be its quarterback of the future.

Delaware middle linebacker David Mackall tried out for the Ravens during their rookie minicamp, according to sources.

Nancy H. Hall, a retired speech pathologist and audiologist who was a docent at the Walters Art Museum for more than 25 years, died.

Alabama safety Nick Perry is signing with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent.

Joel D. Fedder, a partner in the Baltimore law firm of Fedder and Garten and a philanthropist interested in the environment, died of cancer April 18 at his Florida home. He was 83.

Sterling Smith, who averaged a team-high 13.9 points for Copping State last season, said Friday that he has committed to Pittsburgh for his senior year.

Drexel transfer Damion Lee (Calvert Hall) is transferring to Louisville, rather than Maryland, Arizona, Gonzaga or Marquette.

Sterling Smith transferring from Coppin State, considering schools such as Louisville, Wake Forest, Rutgers

In Baltimore, at least, the snow has finally melted and college lacrosse wins and losses and have taken on greater importance after more than a month's worth of games. As we head toward the season's midpoint, trends are beginning to emerge. Here's my take on what we've seen thus far.

When Barbara A. Mikulski first stepped onto the Senate floor in 1987, she saw only one other female senator. They were required to wear skirts and were prohibited from using the male-only gym. But as the retiring Maryland Democrat prepares to relinquish the title of "dean of the Senate women," she leaves a political environment that is fundamentally changed — from access to the treadmills to the possibility that a woman could ascend to the presidency.

Taylor Cummings (McDonogh) and Zoe Stukenberg (Marriotts Ridge) scored four goals each to power No. 1 Maryland (4-0) to a 14-7 victory over visiting UMBC (3-3) on Wednesday night.

Alfred I. Daniel, who worked for various pharmaceutical companies, died.

The Maryland football team and defensive coordinator Brian Stewart have agreed to part ways

The Terps were the first school to offer Darnell Savage a scholarship, having done so months earlier, and Savage said Maryland coach Randy Edsall was the first coach that reached out to him once he got hurt.

The Maryland women's basketball team is 9-0, halfway to a perfect season in the Big Ten Conference

Mark Turgeon said the Terps have created "quite a buzz" around the program, from the recruits and fans now paying attention to the businesses wanting to be a part of it.

Three standout juniors, whom The Baltimore Sun is following through the recruiting process until national signing day in 2016, had stellar performances on the field last fall, playing major roles in their teams' championship seasons and earning first-team All-Metro and All-State accolades.

Jeremy Huber, a freshman defenseman on John Hopkins' men's lacrosse team was found dead in his university dormitory Monday morning, Baltimore police and university officials said. He was 18.

Mueller Report and NFL's actions in Ray Rice episode distract from real issue: Getting help for victims, particularly those who are disadvantaged

In joining the Big Ten this season, Maryland has embraced a new tradition — games between the managers and support staffs of the actual men's basketball teams who play in the same arenas the next day.

When he joined the Maryland men's basketball team last summer after transferring from North Carolina A&T, senior guard Richaud Pack wasn't sure what role he would play for the Terps, except one: a good teammate.

Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth will undergo surgery on the acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder on Friday and will require two to three months of rehabilitation, which could put the veteran's availability for Opening Day in jeopardy.

Dr. Stephen Schimpff, retired CEO of the University of Maryland Medical Center, talks about How to Be Your Own Health Advocate.

We feel nothing but pride for our alma mater, the University of Maryland. Terps have raised high the black and gold not just on the field, but in boardrooms, laboratories and in school, too. However, a recent proposal to spend $155 million of state, student and alumni money on renovating Cole Field House into an extravagant indoor and outdoor athletic practice facility threatens to stymie our progress in boosting excellence in academics and affordability. We urge the Board of Regents to reject

Maryland wanted to play in a warm-weather bowl game, one reserved for the better teams in the Big Ten, that would have provided the Terps with a chance to further establish their viability as a football program.

Minnesota suspended Daquein McNeil, a sophomore guard from Baltimore, indefinitely Tuesday after he allegedly was involved in a domestic violence incident.

Each touchdown Maryland scores during its regular season finale against Rutgers on Nov. 29 will lead to a contribution toward cystic fibrosis research, as the University of Maryland chapter of Uplifting Athletes is holding a Touchdown Pledge Drive.

Joseph F. Matthai Jr., a retired Maryland National Bank executive and a World War II veteran, died Oct. 31 at the Blakehurst retirement community of complications from Parkinson's disease. He was 93.

River Hill forward Charlie Thomas will join other top high school athletes in signing National Letters of Intent to play college sports during the early signing period, which begins Wednesday.

A list of every Division I men's basketball player from the Baltimore, Maryland area for the 2014-15 college season.

Stan Ber's Bits & Pieces column for week of Nov. 6

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III returned to the practice field for the first time since dislocating his left ankle in Week 2 and looked "fine" while handling a limited workload, coach Jay Gruden said.

Returning first-team all-county forward makes commitment to play collegiately at Wisconsin

Alisa Lowy and Michael Hayes were married July 19, 2014, at Ceresville Mansion.

The announced sellout crowd of 51,802 formed a sea of red at the Terps' first Big Ten home game, as the red jerseys worn by Buckeyes fans helped them blend in with Maryland fans.

Franklin's Patrick Allen, Steven Smothers were the recruiting targets of Penn State football coach James Franklin, who arrived to see them in a helicopter.

Alisa Lowy and Michael Hayes were married July 19, 2014, at Ceresville Mansion.

The Baltimore Sun will follow Steve Smothers, Ellison Jordan and Eric Burrell as each works to improve his game while considering which college will be the best fit athletically, academically and socially.

Calvert Hall graduate Trevor Williams named Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Week

Baltimore-area high school football defensive players to watch during the fall 2014 season.

Michael S. Hayes graduated from American University in May with a doctorate in public policy and administration

Dr. James W. McCauley was sworn in July 1 at the Harford County courthouse as a new member of the Harford Community College Board of Trustees, serving as representative for county council District F.

When Maryland men's lacrosse coach John Tillman recently hit the recruiting trail, he wasn't entirely sure how players would react to a Terps program making the leap from the Atlantic Coast Conference to the Big Ten, a move that became official Tuesday.

A couple hundred alums, administrators and fans came to the Under Armour Brand House in Harbor East to celebrate Maryland officially joining the Big Ten.

More than four decades later, Eddie Fogler can still see Jim Delany dumping their North Carolina basketball teammate Rusty Clark on the floor during a practice at Carmichael Auditorium.