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Baltimore native Angel Reese picked seventh by Chicago in WNBA Draft; Caitlin Clark goes first to Indiana
BALTIMORE - Baltimore native Angel Reese was selected seventh overall by the Chicago Sky on Monday in the 2024 WNBA Draft.Iowa star Caitlin Clark -- who holds the record for career college points -- was drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever. "A kid from Baltimore is not supposed to be her," Reese said. "My mom is here and my brother is here, and I wouldn't have been able to do it without them."Reese is joining the Sky who selected South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso third overall. Cardoso won the National Championship this year."I'm just so excited I get to play...
Puppy love! Orioles spend pregame time with BARCS Animal Shelter pups
BALTIMORE - Put the pups in coach, they're ready to play!The Baltimore Orioles are hosting Bark at the Park on Tuesday, which is an opportunity for fans to bring their furry friends to Camden Yards.BARCS Animal Shelter in Baltimore City brought their adorable pups, including "Analu" and "Liko," to play on the field with some of the Baltimore Orioles."Put their names on tonight's battling lineup, babies Analu and Liko are ready to hit a home run tonight for BARCS! A huge thank you to the @Orioles for choosing us for tonight's first Bark at the Park of the season," BARCS said on social media.WJZ captured cute videos of Orioles' Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson and Colton Cowser playing with the dogs.The Orioles play the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.The purchase of the special "Bark at the Park" tickets goes toward the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter.
Across the fields in Baltimore County: A look at the top high school sports teams, players and more (April 18)
Here’s a look at some of the top teams and players in Baltimore County. Hot streaks Teams that are playing at the top of their games Catonsville boys lacrosse: After dropping their opener to Mount Saint Joseph, the Comets have reeled off five straight wins, allowing five goals or fewer in each game while scoring an average of 15.2. New Town baseball: The Titans have been bashing the ball on ...
These HBCU Cheerleading Squads Just Won NCA National Titles!
With their unique style and show-stopping performances, HBCU cheerleading is indeed in a class of its own!. At the 2024 NCA College Nationals this past weekend, HBCU cheer squads stole the show on the biggest stage in collegiate cheerleading, –taking home multiple national championships and achieving top finishes. The energy and excitement that these talented athletes brought to the competition was truly unmatched.
Charles A. Field Jr., Towson University educator and coach, dies
Charles A. Field Jr., a longtime Towson University educator and coach known for his gentlemanly manner on and off the field, died of congestive heart failure March 9 at Gilchrist Center Towson. The former Cockeysville resident was 90. “Charles was a tactician who spoke lightly and brought out the best in everybody and was interested in you as a person,” said Joe McGowen, a catcher on the ...
Avenue Community Calendar
Upcoming competition for CCBC-Essex sports teams Thursday, April 18 Baseball: vs. Hagerstown Community College @ CCBC-Essex Field, noon and 2:30 p.m. (double-header) Saturday, April 20 Men’s lacrosse: vs. Mercer County Community College @ CCBC-Dundalk Stadium, 2 p.m. ...
One-time Maryland pool rivals connected over life-saving kidney transplant
BALTIMORE - One-time Maryland pool rivals are now connected for life over a life-saving kidney donation.April is "Donate Life Month" and, for two Glen Burnie men, a kidney transplant changed their perspectives on life.More than a decade ago, James Harris Jr. won an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas from a high-stakes pool tournament. As he celebrated, another player, Russ Redhead, accused him of cheating. "He posted a nice long, nasty message on Facebook saying I was cheating," Harris said. "They call it sandbagging."Redhead has since apologized and has become a part of James's pool family. But for three years, Harris kept a secret...
Tickets Available For Pre-Preakness Party
Tickets for the ninth annual ABR Pre-Preakness Party, to be held Wednesday, May 15, at the Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, are now available. Tickets for the event are $35 online or $40 at the door and includes one complimentary drink ticket, complimentary snack platters and access to racing personalities and handicapping experts.
1st Annual Building Bridges Bike Ride to be held at Parkville High School in July
PARKVILLE, MD—A new annual event will kick off in Parkville this summer. Save Our Youth Baltimore (SOY) and Delegate Carl Jackson present the first annual Building Bridges Bike Ride. The event will be held at Parkville High School from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The...
Schmidt's seven goals pace Easton rout
EASTON — Senior Drew Schmidt scored seven goals and set up another, and classmate Hudson Royer netted two goals and two assists Wednesday, as Easton High’s boys lacrosse team ran its win streak to six with a 15-4 victory over Kent County. Tyler Rardin had three assists and Charlie Kaminskas had two as the Warriors improved to 6-1 overall, 2-0 North Bayside. Campbell Taliaferro, Ethan Finlay, Sabin Long and Jackson Wieland each had one goal for Easton. Charlie Beaufait and Jack Kilbourne had six saves...
Del. Jackson announces community-building biking event
Del. Carl Jackson (D-8) has announced the first annual “Building Bridges Bike Ride” in Parkville on July 13. This is an opportunity for youth and community members to interact with first responders and participate in family friendly-activities. “Thank you to Save Our Youth Baltimore (SOY) for partnering with me to put on this fantastic event,” Jackson said in a statement. SOY Baltimore Founder Kawahn Young will join forces with Jackson to host the event. The above photo contains additional event details.
HBCU gymnastics freshman, champ Kyrstin Johnson inspiring future
Talladega College freshman Kyrstin Johnson excels in gymnastics, embraces natural hair, and finds community and inspiration at her HBCU. The post HBCU gymnastics freshman, champ Kyrstin Johnson inspiring future appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Kevin Cowherd on Baltimore sports, the Orioles and 'The Gym'
Former sports and features columnist Kevin Cowherd followed a 30 year career at the. with several books for young readers written with Orioles legend Cal Ripken. He also wrote six non-fiction books, including When the Crowd Didn’t Roar. His latest nonfiction work, The Gym, is a funny, suspenseful story...
Announcing the First Wave of Girls for the 2024 Senior All-America Lacrosse Game
Baltimore, Md. — Corrigan Sports Enterprises and Inside Lacrosse are thrilled to announce the first 11 girls who have been selected as to compete in the 19th-annual Senior All-America Lacrosse Game on July 27 at Johns Hopkins University’s iconic Homewood Field. The girls’ game will get underway at 5:30 p.m., immediately followed by the boys’ game at 8:00 p.m. Both games are scheduled to air live on ESPNU.
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