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Harford Community College men’s lacrosse was close. But it couldn’t find a way to the top. The Fighting Owls reached the Final Four three times over a four-year span, but a championship proved elusive. Heartbreaking late-season losses became commonplace. An adjustment was needed. “We tightened up a little too much in the years prior,” HCC coach Aaron Verardi said Thursday at … [Read more...] about Harford Community College men’s lacrosse begins chase for third straight NJCAA national title

Dave Johnson was a young radio broadcaster serving as sports director at WNAV in Annapolis when he met a recent high school graduate eager to get into the profession. Pete Medhurst enjoyed listening to Johnson’s reports, so he drove to the station’s headquarters on Admiral Drive. “Pete just showed up at the station one day and said he wanted to help with the sports coverage,” … [Read more...] about Pete Medhurst, the ‘voice of Navy athletics,’ lived a childhood dream

Photo by Scott Taetsch for The Washington Post via Getty Images This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Maryland men’s basketball commit Christian Jeffrey jumped 26 spots, from No. 95 to No. 69, in the latest 247Sports class of 2025 rankings released Wednesday. Jeffrey, a four-star combo guard who 247Sports ranks as the No. … [Read more...] about MM 1.23: Maryland men’s basketball commit Christian Jeffrey rises 26 spots in 247Sports rankings

Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images The Terps search for their first road win of the season. Maryland men’s basketball hits the road to take on No. 17 Illinois Thursday. The Terps are coming off a tight win over Nebraska, 69-66, while the Illini have lost two of their last three games. Here is what you need to know before the game. The numbers Maryland: 14-5, 4-4 Big … [Read more...] about How to watch Maryland men’s basketball at No. 17 Illinois

Chris Jones-Imagn Images Follow along with fellow Terps fans during the game. No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball battles No. 12 Ohio State on the road Thursday at 6 p.m. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful. Catch up before the game No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball at No. 12 Ohio State preview MM … [Read more...] about Game thread: No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball at No. 12 Ohio State