The University of Maryland has extended the contract of athletic director Damon Evans through June 2029. … [Read more...] about Maryland extends athletic director Damon Evans’ contract through June 2029
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Marine who died trying to save crew in fiery Osprey crash to receive service’s top noncombat medal
By TARA COPP WASHINGTON (AP) — Alexia and Bart Collart braced for a hard visit. Marines came to their home in Arlington, Virginia, last week to brief them on what caused the Osprey crash in Australia last year that resulted in the death of their son and two other Marines. But they weren’t expecting to hear these words: Your son didn’t die in the crash. Cpl. Spencer R. Collart … [Read more...] about Marine who died trying to save crew in fiery Osprey crash to receive service’s top noncombat medal
MM 8.12: Former Maryland women’s basketball star Alyssa Thomas wins gold in Paris
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Former women’s basketball star Alyssa Thomas helped Team USA win its eighth-consecutive gold medal Sunday in a nail-biting 67-66 win over France. Thomas played 10 minutes off the bench, recording just one point, one assist and two rebounds. Thomas, … [Read more...] about MM 8.12: Former Maryland women’s basketball star Alyssa Thomas wins gold in Paris
Maryland football’s linebacker unit is positioned for success despite major losses
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps return four of their top six linebackers from 2023. We’ve already covered the special teams, defensive line and secondary. Now, let’s dive into Maryland’s linebacker depth for the 2024 season. The Terps boasted a solid linebacker group in 2023, but they now face some crucial questions as they look to replace key … [Read more...] about Maryland football’s linebacker unit is positioned for success despite major losses
Maryland women’s soccer 2024 season preview
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps won just three games in 2023. Maryland women’s soccer head coach Meghan Ryan Nemzer enters her third year at the helm of the program, and after two underwhelming seasons, the pressure is on. In 2023, the team finished with a 3-10-5 record, failing to win a single game — and score a goal — in conference play en route to … [Read more...] about Maryland women’s soccer 2024 season preview