The statue of Captain John O’Donnell, an 18th century merchant who enslaved dozens of Black people on his Maryland plantation, won’t be returning to its former perch in Baltimore’s Canton Square, despite an executive order last month from President Donald Trump. Neither will the four Confederate monuments removed from their pedestals in the dead of night in 2017 and later … [Read more...] about Removed Confederate monuments in Maryland to remain hidden, despite Trump executive order
Carroll County high school sports week in review: A look at the top teams and players (April 7-13)
Each week, the Carroll County Times highlights a Team of the Week and names five standout players. Team of the Week Westminster boys lacrosse The Owls hold a share of first place in the county at 3-0 after a pair of comeback wins. Against previously unbeaten Manchester Valley on Thursday, the Owls trailed by one at halftime before rallying for a 9-8 victory behind their … [Read more...] about Carroll County high school sports week in review: A look at the top teams and players (April 7-13)
Orioles reset: Starting rotation a major concern after Zach Eflin injury
The last time the Orioles had a start to a season like this, Dave Trembley was their manager, Kevin Millwood was their opening day starter and the club went on to lose 96 games. Baltimore (6-9) has yet to win a series this season — the longest stretch they’ve gone to open a campaign since 2010. The mediocre play continued last week with a series loss to the Diamondbacks and a … [Read more...] about Orioles reset: Starting rotation a major concern after Zach Eflin injury
WNBA draft: ESPN analyst Andraya Carter talks Maryland’s Shyanne Sellers’ ‘high ceiling’
When Maryland guard Shyanne Sellers opened January with a torrid stretch of 20-plus points in four of five games, Andraya Carter took notice. Then February turned into March, and Sellers continued to score at an efficient clip. The ESPN analyst couldn’t look away. “When you think about a player with a high ceiling and her height at 6-2, watching her play,” Carter said, “I … [Read more...] about WNBA draft: ESPN analyst Andraya Carter talks Maryland’s Shyanne Sellers’ ‘high ceiling’
Western Michigan wins its first Frozen Four hockey title, beating Boston University 6-2
ST. LOUIS — Owen Michaels scored two third-period goals to seal Western Michigan’s first Frozen Four championship with a 6-2 victory over Boston University on Saturday night. Iiro Hakkarainen and Wyatt Schingoethe had a goal and assist each, and Ty Henricks and Cole Crusberg-Roseen also scored to cap the Broncos’ first Frozen Four appearance in the program’s 52-year history. … [Read more...] about Western Michigan wins its first Frozen Four hockey title, beating Boston University 6-2