At this point in the season, Manchester Valley coach Dave Dodson doesn’t just hope for wins and impressive performances on the mat. He expects them. “I challenged the kids tonight,” he said after Thursday’s tri-meet. “I wanted them to come out, compete and wrestle hard.” After Manchester Valley and Liberty picked up wins against Francis Scott Key to start the evening, the … [Read more...] about Manchester Valley wrestling answers coach’s challenge, sweeps Liberty, FSK in tri-meet
High school sports roundup (Feb. 5)
Here’s a roundup of high school varsity action on Thursday, Feb. 5. Boys basketball Mt. Hebron 67, Reservoir 54: The Vikings (9-6, 4-2 Summit Division) won their third straight game in a balanced effort. Noel Igwe led the charge with 19 points including 11 in the fourth quarter. Nick Etienne added 14 points, including four 3-pointers as nine different Vikings scored. For … [Read more...] about High school sports roundup (Feb. 5)
Maryland men’s basketball’s latest loss, 82-62 to Ohio State, ends with 2 ejections
COLLEGE PARK — A winnable game is not that simple for Maryland men’s basketball. A promising chance for the Terps to emerge with a victory devolved into a familiar refrain as they failed to keep pace with visiting Ohio State in the first half and lagged even further behind in the second en route to an 82-62 setback Thursday night before an announced 12,358 at Xfinity … [Read more...] about Maryland men’s basketball’s latest loss, 82-62 to Ohio State, ends with 2 ejections
NFL awards: Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for MVP
SAN FRANCISCO — Matthew Stafford edged Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-winners in 2003. Stafford received 24 of 50 first-place votes while Maye got 23. But Maye has a chance to go home this week with a Vince Lombardi Trophy. He leads the New England Patriots against the … [Read more...] about NFL awards: Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for MVP
Tigers, pitcher Framber Valdez agree to 3-year, $115 million deal
Free agent pitcher Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $115 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Valdez became one of baseball’s most durable starters with the Houston Astros. Now, the … [Read more...] about Tigers, pitcher Framber Valdez agree to 3-year, $115 million deal