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
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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
Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation
Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby filed a federal lawsuit against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces alleging discrimination and retaliation over a pregnancy. … [Read more...] about Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation
Tree falls on moving car in Howard County, killing driver, injuring another motorist
A tree fell on a moving car in Howard County and killed the driver late Sunday afternoon. A woman was driving west on Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City when a tree fell around 5:35 p.m., Howard County Police said. She was declared dead at the scene, police said. Another woman was injured when her car struck the fallen tree, police said. She was taken to a hospital with … [Read more...] about Tree falls on moving car in Howard County, killing driver, injuring another motorist