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After enduring a 10-20 season marked by the resignation of the previous head coach, UMBC junior guard Tyler Moore said the players are eager for “a fresh start” under former Texas Southern coach Johnetta Hayes.

UMBC announced Friday it has hired Johnetta Hayes as its new women’s basketball head coach.

Gary Blackston, a former Patterson Clippers star, has committed to play basketball at Prairie View A&M.

Clemson is expected to interview Maryland coach John Szefc for its vacant baseball coaching job, a report says.

When the Ravens drafted Texas Southern cornerback Tray Walker in the fourth round, they understood that he was in demand in the middle rounds.

More than a month after announcing that the contract of longtime men's basketball coach Fang Mitchell would not be renewed, Coppin State athletic director Derrick Ramsey is expected to introduce Michael Grant as Mitchell's successor at a news conference Tuesday.

Baltimore Ravens rookie outside linebacker made NFL debut against Giants

Baltimore Ravens practice squad linebacker being called up

It was, Willie Richardson said, the perfect send-off. Against Pittsburgh in 1971, the Colts' veteran caught two touchdown passes within two minutes to break open a 34-21 victory at Memorial Stadium.

For the second straight year, The Baltimore Sun has counted down the best returning Division I college basketball players from this area. Players were chosen based on previous college accomplishments and projections for the 2012-13 season. College coaches, sports information directors, writers and others were consulted in compiling this list

Ravens' practice squad member lends a hand

Record-setting Prairie View A&M pass rusher excited about joining Ravens' practice squad

The Ravens completed their practice squad today by signing quarterback Dennis Dixon, who has three career starts with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Ravens announced that they have filled five of their eight practice squad spots, bringing back five players who they cut yesterday, including preseason standout Omar Brown.

Nigel Carr now is trying to beat the odds to make the Ravens¿ linebacker-stacked roster.