As the head of the philanthropic arm of the NBA players union, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake attended the 2023 NBA draft at Barclays Center, the home of the Brooklyn Nets, in New York. As she watched 58 players get selected over two rounds, the 53-year-old Baltimore native felt something unexpected. “When I was at the draft and looking at all of these young people that were … [Read more...] about Former Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake helping NBA players ‘find their philanthropic voice’
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Seven things for Orioles fans to look forward to in 2024
This past year was perhaps the best to be an Orioles fan in four decades. 2024 has the potential to be even better. The Orioles won 101 games in 2023 — hitting the century mark for the first time since 1980 — and hosted a playoff game at Camden Yards for the first time since 2014. The year was filled with plenty of highs — and a few lows — from walk-off wins to clinch … [Read more...] about Seven things for Orioles fans to look forward to in 2024
Takeaways from Maryland women’s basketball’s loss at Nebraska
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. Catch up on some takeaways from the Terps’ first conference loss. Maryland women’s basketball was stifled in its second Big Ten game of the season, falling to Nebraska on the road, 87-81. Here are some takeaways from the game. Lavender Briggs provided a spark in her return While Bri McDaniel got the start, Briggs was very impactful … [Read more...] about Takeaways from Maryland women’s basketball’s loss at Nebraska
MM 1.1: Brade and Sheppard enter NFL draft
Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Following Maryland football’s win over Auburn in the Music City Bowl, senior defensive backs Beau Brade and Ja’Quan Sheppard revealed their plans to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Varun Shankar of The Baltimore Banner broke the story on … [Read more...] about MM 1.1: Brade and Sheppard enter NFL draft
Maryland men’s basketball lands 4-star guard Malachi Palmer
Maryland head coach Kevin Willard earned his first commitment from a class of 2024 recruit. | Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The Terps earned their first commitment from a class of 2024 prospect on Monday. Maryland men’s basketball secured its first commitment in the class of 2024 when guard Malachi Palmer announced Monday his decision to play for the Terps at a ceremony … [Read more...] about Maryland men’s basketball lands 4-star guard Malachi Palmer