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Rockville native Helen Maroulis becomes first US female wrestler to qualify for three Olympics

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Helen Maroulis, the first American woman to win a wrestling gold medal, became the first U.S. female wrestler to qualify for three Summer Games as she earned a spot Saturday night on the American team for Paris. Maroulis, competing at 57 kilograms, dominated former Olympian Jacarra Winchester in a best-of-three series. The two-time Olympic medalist Maroulis … [Read more...] about Rockville native Helen Maroulis becomes first US female wrestler to qualify for three Olympics

Orioles hold on to beat Royals, 9-7, after scoring 7 runs in second inning

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The last time pitchers Corbin Burnes and Cole Ragans faced off, rain delayed the start of the game by five hours and the Orioles won in walk-off fashion. Saturday night’s rematch didn’t take as long to start, and neither did Baltimore’s bats. The Orioles ambushed Ragans in the second inning — batting around, recording eight hits and scoring seven runs — for … [Read more...] about Orioles hold on to beat Royals, 9-7, after scoring 7 runs in second inning

Maryland wrestlers Aaron Brooks, Kyle Snyder qualify for Olympics

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Aaron Brooks defeated reigning 86-kilogram gold medalist David Taylor in consecutive matches Saturday night at the U.S. Olympic wrestling trials, claiming a roster spot at the Paris Olympics. Brooks, a North Hagerstown graduate, beat Taylor, 4-1, earlier in the day, his first loss to an American wrestler in seven years. It set up an opportunity for Brooks … [Read more...] about Maryland wrestlers Aaron Brooks, Kyle Snyder qualify for Olympics