Ryan Minor, whose start at third base for the Orioles on Sept. 20, 1998, ended Cal Ripken Jr.’s record consecutive games streak, died Friday of stage 4 colon cancer. He was 49. “He truly was the best twin brother you can ask for,” his twin brother, Damon, wrote on social media. “His family and I want to thank everyone for the prayers and support during this time.” Minor, who … [Read more...] about Ryan Minor, former Orioles infielder who replaced Cal Ripken Jr. to end Iron Man streak, dies from colon cancer at 49
High school sports roundup (Dec. 22)
Here’s a roundup of high school varsity action on Friday, Dec. 22 Girls basketball South River 59, Chesapeake-AA 37: Skylar Woodyard scored 20 points to lead the visiting Seahawks past the Cougars. Other top scorers for South River included Ryleigh Adams scored 18 points and Karlee Hawkins had eight points and 10 rebounds. McDonogh won two: The Eagles (9-2) went 2-1 at the … [Read more...] about High school sports roundup (Dec. 22)
Meade boys basketball outlasts Northeast in frenetic fourth quarter, 61-58
Ashton Truman ran the words through his head as time ticked down and Northeast boys basketball bounced back once again. Tthe 3-pointers the Meade junior had landed, the free throws he’d sunk, none of it stopped the Eagles. Spurred by guard Cam Albury, Northeast compressed the deficit to a basket or two, much as it did several other times Friday. But Truman and his Mustangs … [Read more...] about Meade boys basketball outlasts Northeast in frenetic fourth quarter, 61-58
Takeaways: Maryland men’s basketball holds off UCLA, 69-60, behind career-high 37 points from Jahmir Young
The road jinx is over for Maryland men’s basketball. After dropping their first four games away from College Park, the Terps earned a coveted road victory by defeating host UCLA, 69-60, on Friday night at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. Maryland had already matched the 0-4 start away from home set by the 1986-87 squad. Friday’s win helped the program avoid joining the dubious … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Maryland men’s basketball holds off UCLA, 69-60, behind career-high 37 points from Jahmir Young
Man shot in Coppin Heights/Ash-Co-East on Thursday, Baltimore Police say
A 36-year-old man was shot early Thursday evening in West Baltimore’s Coppin Heights/Ash-Co-East neighborhood. Officers responded to a hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim around 6:32 p.m., and the man is in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the body, Baltimore Police said. He was shot in the 2600 block of Baker Street, police said. Anyone with information … [Read more...] about Man shot in Coppin Heights/Ash-Co-East on Thursday, Baltimore Police say