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Olivia Janik

Olivia

Olivia Janik is a recent graduate from the University of Maryland, where she double-majored in journalism and history. She is originally from the Chicagoland area. Olivia spent the past two years covering Maryland women's basketball for the student newspaper, the Diamondback. Her main goal as a journalist is to improve both the quality and quantity of women's sports coverage.

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PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 07: Trevon Jenifer of Team United States poses with his medal with his team after the victory ceremony for the Wheelchair Basketball - Men's category on day ten of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Bercy Arena on September 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
Maryland Paralympian Tracker: Trevon Jenifer and Team USA win gold in wheelchair basketball
Maryland Olympians finished with a total of 14 medals and six gold medals. How will their counterparts in the Paralympics fare?
Mount Airy native Daniel Romanchuk makes time to train with and speak to current Bennett Blazers despite living in Illinois and having a hectic schedule. He will compete in his third Paralympics in Paris.
Daniel Romanchuk is chasing Paralympic gold in Paris — and inspiring kids in Baltimore
The Bennett Blazers have become a powerhouse in parasports, in part thanks to the influence and support of its most successful athletes.
Katie Ledecky of United States of America shows the gold medal after competing in the swimming 800m Freestyle Women Final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at La Defense Arena. Paris (France), August 03rd, 2024  (Photo by Deepbluemedia/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)
Maryland Olympian Tracker: Marylanders finish the Games with 14 medals, 6 golds
The Banner is following all the Maryland athletes and will update this guide throughout the Games with their results.
Colton Cowser could choose a special bat for Players’ Weekend, but he said he is wary of disturbing his recent success.
Here’s how the Orioles are celebrating Players’ Weekend
The weekend has distinct themes for each day: Friday is fun, Saturday is causes, and Sunday is appreciation.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 15: Gunnar Henderson #2 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 15, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Another Gunnar Henderson homer points the Orioles toward a win over the Red Sox
The Orioles looked like the offensive powerhouse they were in the first half of the season in a 5-1 victory.
Gunnar Henderson watches his two-run home run clear the fence in the first inning Wednesday night at Camden Yards.
Gunnar Henderson’s homer, Dean Kremer’s pitching help Orioles earn series split
Offense and pitching show improvement as the Orioles beat the Nationals 4-1.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 13: Anthony Santander #25 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a home run in the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 13, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Anthony Santander breaks Orioles’ single-season home run record for a switch hitter
The team record had been set in 1979 by Ken Singleton, who was an All-Star that season and finished second in MVP votes.
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 09: Quincy Wilson of Team United States competes in the Men's 4 x 400m Relay Round 1 on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
10 Marylanders we could see represent Team USA at the 2028 Olympics
In 2024, Maryland was one of the top states to send Olympians to Paris, and with the United States hosting the games in Los Angeles in 2028, there’s even more motivation for some athletes to make the team and compete in their home country.
David Canal and his son Iker Canal, 11, showing their support for Christian Pulisic during a friendly match at M&T Bank Stadium.
FC Barcelona-AC Milan friendly brings 51,000 fans to M&T Bank Stadium
A crowd 51,337 fans came out for an international friendly between European powerhouses FC Barcelona and AC Milan, highlighting the growth of the sport in America.
Maryland Whipsnakes’ Zed Williams celebrates a goal against Boston Cannons in the first half of a lacrosse game Sunday August 4, 2024 in Baltimore.(Gail Burton for the Baltimore Banner)
Maryland Whipsnakes bring professional lacrosse back to the state with homecoming weekend
Former Maryland Terps accounted for six of the Whipsnakes’ 16 points as they beat the Boston Cannons 16-14.
Testudo Premium Lager will be available at SECU Stadium and Xfinity Center during games, along with retail locations across the state.
Union Craft Brewing partners with University of Maryland on Testudo-themed craft beer
A percentage of the revenue from the Testudo Premium Lager will go to the One Maryland Collective, the program’s NIL collective that helps athletes earn money through endorsements and marketing deals.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) shakes hands with center Nick Samac (61) during training camp Wednesday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returns to training camp but leaves practice early
After missing the first three practices of training camp, Jackson returned to practice Wednesday, the team’s final session before Thursday’s fully padded practice.
Baltimore Ravens corner back Nate Wiggins (2) gets ready for the next drill during the team’s 2024 training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on Tuesday, July 23.
Ravens training camp reset: Rookie Nate Wiggins has impressed, earning him a new nickname
While Wiggins hasn’t officially adopted the moniker yet, he considers it a big compliment for a three-time Pro Bowl cornerback like Marlon Humphrey to take note of his performance.
Baltimore Ravens safety Eddie Jackson talks to the media after an NFL football training camp practice, Monday, July 22, 2024, in Owings Mills, Maryland. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ravens training camp reset: Newly signed safety Eddie Jackson ready to compete
During Monday’s practice, Jackson intercepted a pass from undrafted rookie quarterback Emory Jones, which he likely would have returned for a touchdown in a regular game.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh acknowledged that quarterback Lamar Jackson has room for improvement but praised him for his “growth mindset” and work ethic.
John Harbaugh envisions Lamar Jackson as the greatest quarterback in NFL history
Entering his seventh season in Baltimore, Jackson is a two-time MVP and three-time Pro Bowler.

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