After fits and starts for many years, Maryland's men's and women's basketball teams finally have a long-awaited dedicated practice facility on the College Park campus just ahead of 2025-26 season. … [Read more...] about ‘A dream come true’: Maryland’s long-awaited basketball practice facility finally becomes a reality
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High school sports roundup (Oct. 2)
Here’s a roundup of high school varsity action on Thursday, Oct. 2. Girls soccer St. Mary’s 6, St. Mary’s Ryken 1: Brynn Kaufman had a hat trick to lead the host Saints (7-2) past the Knights. Other standouts for St. Mary’s included: Lexi Marshall (1 goal, 2 assists), Elizabeth Schummer (1 goal), Sonny Messineo (1 goal), Brielle McConville (1 assist), and Lilianna Cannelli … [Read more...] about High school sports roundup (Oct. 2)
Cheetah cubs destined for illegal trade in exotic pets rescued in Somaliland
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Eleven cheetah cubs were rescued from illegal trade in Somaliland in what a conservationist described on Thursday as “one of the largest confiscations of the species.” Related Articles Putin praises Trump but warns that supplies of US long-range missile to Ukraine will badly hurt ties Study shows the world is far … [Read more...] about Cheetah cubs destined for illegal trade in exotic pets rescued in Somaliland
Chicago Cubs beat San Diego Padres 3-1 for 1st postseason series win since 2017. Next up: Milwaukee Brewers.
Andrew Kittredge made sure to take a moment on the mound to soak in the atmosphere before he threw his first pitch. The 40,895 raucous fans packed into Wrigley Field on Thursday evening were on their feet radiating anxious tension as the Chicago Cubs’ last two outs seemed elusive to finish off the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the wild-card series. Reliever Brad Keller hit two … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs beat San Diego Padres 3-1 for 1st postseason series win since 2017. Next up: Milwaukee Brewers.
Government shutdown continues as White House weighs “thousands” of layoffs
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. … [Read more...] about Government shutdown continues as White House weighs “thousands” of layoffs