Washington was able to keep its moniker on this day in 2006 … WASHINGTON - What is in a name? Well, the Nationals found out on this day in 2006. “The Washington Nationals can keep their nickname. Major League Baseball settles a lawsuit with a company that says it owns the trademark rights to the name Washington Nationals. Designs for a 41,000-seat ballpark for Washington are … [Read more...] about Looking back at the name Washington Nationals — what’s in a name?
Archives for March 2022
Washington Nationals News & Notes: Stephen Strasburg throwing; Juan Soto long-term talk; Luis García at shortstop + more…
Catch up on the latest news from Day 1 of Spring Training 2022... Stephen Strasburg in 2022: Stephen Strasburg has made just seven starts, and thrown just 26 2⁄3 innings, since the 33-year-old, 2009 No. 1 overall pick signed his 7-year/$245M free agent deal in D.C. after he’d briefly tested free agency following the Washington Nationals’ World Series win in 2019. It has been a … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals News & Notes: Stephen Strasburg throwing; Juan Soto long-term talk; Luis García at shortstop + more…
No. 4 Maryland women’s lacrosse takes down Villanova, 19-7
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics Maryland secured the victory inside the Jones-Hill House. The turnover margin for No. 4 Maryland women’s lacrosse helped create major separation in its Sunday afternoon matchup against Villanova. In the second quarter, a forced turnover by junior attacker Libby May, the team’s seventh, led to a breakaway chance for the Terps. May, … [Read more...] about No. 4 Maryland women’s lacrosse takes down Villanova, 19-7
No. 24 Maryland baseball wins third straight game, beats Cornell, 12-5
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics The Terps scored 10 of their runs in the first four innings. With two runners on base, first baseman Maxwell Costes was given a prime opportunity to extend No. 24 Maryland baseball’s lead in the fourth inning. Costes capitalized, dropping a double into right field to put even more pressure on Cornell. The double scored both runners, … [Read more...] about No. 24 Maryland baseball wins third straight game, beats Cornell, 12-5
Maryland women’s basketball earns 4-seed, will host first two rounds of NCAA Tournament
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics The Terps will face No. 13-seed Delaware in Friday’s first-round matchup. Maryland women’s basketball has officially been given a 4-seed in the Spokane region for the 2022 NCAA Tournament. The Terps will begin their tournament run in College Park against 13-seeded Delaware on Friday, March 18 at 5 p.m. “I didn’t really have any … [Read more...] about Maryland women’s basketball earns 4-seed, will host first two rounds of NCAA Tournament