Nick Markakis now lives a quiet life. He stays busy coaching his sons’ Little League teams, tending to the donkeys on his farm and taking hunting trips to Alaska with former teammates. Luncheons and press conferences aren’t where he feels at home. That was obvious Friday. While fielding questions in crowded rooms, he fidgeted with his microphone and struggled to get comfortable … [Read more...] about Nick Markakis, Terry Crowley join Orioles Hall of Fame together: ‘It couldn’t be more fitting’
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Navy football position report: Returning senior starters Rayuan Lane, Mbiti Williams lead safety corps
There is good and bad news when it comes to Navy’s safeties. On the upside, Navy has two returning senior starters in Rayuan Lane and Mbiti Williams. On the downside, none of the backups have played a down of varsity football. Having Lane and Williams running the alleys and patrolling the back end is a real comfort. Lane is a fourth-year starter who has never missed a game in … [Read more...] about Navy football position report: Returning senior starters Rayuan Lane, Mbiti Williams lead safety corps
Nick Vespi has lived on the fringes of the Orioles’ roster. He’s ready for that to change.
Matt Bowman’s family has been through this before. Bowman, a Chevy Chase native who’s pitched for four teams this season and seven in his career after Baltimore claimed him earlier this month, debuted for his new team Thursday night. He wasn’t sure if his family would make it to Camden Yards to see him pitch for the hometown squad despite how easy it would be to do so. For … [Read more...] about Nick Vespi has lived on the fringes of the Orioles’ roster. He’s ready for that to change.
MM 8.23: Maryland football cornerback Braydon Lee named ESPN preseason freshman All-American
Photo courtesy of On3.com This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Maryland football cornerback Braydon Lee was named to ESPN’s preseason freshman All-American team, as announced on Wednesday. Homegrown talent@_brayofficial pic.twitter.com/W3wrEZ0lcD— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) August 21, 2024 Lee, a 6-foot, … [Read more...] about MM 8.23: Maryland football cornerback Braydon Lee named ESPN preseason freshman All-American
It’s a 3-man race to replace Taulia Tagovailoa as Maryland football’s starting quarterback
Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The Terps are looking for a new quarterback for the first time in three years. The final installment of our Maryland football position previews features the much-publicized quarterback room. In case you missed it, over the last three weeks we’ve looked at the wide receivers, tight ends, running backs, offensive line, linebackers, … [Read more...] about It’s a 3-man race to replace Taulia Tagovailoa as Maryland football’s starting quarterback