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Danielle Allentuck

Danielle

Danielle Allentuck is a sports reporter for The Banner in Montgomery County. She previously reported on the Orioles for The Banner for three seasons and the Rockies for the Denver Gazette for two seasons and general assignments for The New York Times as part of its fellowship program, where she wrote about everything from a sidearm pitching community to Simone Biles’ record-breaking skills. She had internships at USA Today, The Buffalo News and NBC Olympics and traveled to Siberia in 2019 to cover the World University Games. She’s won awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors and the International Press Association (AIPS) and is an active member of the Association for Women in Sports Media. A Maryland native, Danielle grew up in Montgomery County and graduated from Ithaca College.

The latest from Danielle Allentuck

They call her the Lamar Jackson of flag football. But can she have a future in the sport?
Girls flag football is growing in popularity in Montgomery County, but opportunities beyond high school are limited.
Aysia Jones-Robinson, the quarterback for Clarksburg High School’s girls flag football team, warms up before a game.
Churchill’s Zoe Cusack wins Maryland state golf championship
Cusack, a senior, will now head to the University of Virginia.
Zoe Cusack, right, after winning back-to-back individual state championship titles.
As Poolesville enters its next chapter, the community honors a key figure
Poolesville High School named its stadium after Howard Lyles, a longtime coach and one of the first black students to integrate the school.
Oct 25, 2025
A ceremony marking the renaming of the football stadium after Howard Lyles takes place during halftime of a football game at Poolesville High School on Friday, October 24, 2025 in Poolesville, MD.
Sports roundup: From the Junior Ryder Cup to the Maryland state golf championship
Churchill senior Zoe Cusack, fresh off helping the U.S. win the Junior Ryder Cup, heads to the state championship next week.
Oct 24, 2025
Zoe Cusack holds a golf club on her backswing at the Junior Ryder Cup at Nassau Country Club.
Sports Roundup: Kevin Durant spices up the NBA tipoff and more
The NBA season kicks off this week for Kevin Durant and Jordan Hawkins, two players with Montgomery County ties, plus cross country championship season begins.
Oct 17, 2025
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, in his Rockets uniform, with his hands resting on his hips during a game.
Quince Orchard’s football team is on an amazing run
The reigning state champions are undefeated again. How do they remain at the top of the state year after year?
Oct 16, 2025
The Quince Orchard high school football team celebrates after winning the state championship last year.
MCPS athletic director on the rise of girls flag football, NIL and more
MCPS Athletic Director Jeffrey Sullivan shares the biggest challenges facing high school sports and what might be next after the success of pickleball and girls flag football
Oct 14, 2025
Jeffrey Sullivan has been director of athletics for MCPS since 2017.
From Richard Montgomery to the NFL: Zaire Mitchell-Paden is taking advantage of his chance with the Ravens
Mitchell-Paden made his NFL debut this season after three years on practice squads.
Oct 10, 2025
Sept. 14, 2025 - Baltimore Ravens tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (84) warms up at M&T Bank Stadium ahead of the matchup with the Cleveland Browns at the Ravens home opener on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.
Sportscaster Craig Heist, a fixture in DC and Baltimore press boxes, dies
Craig Heist covered local sports for more than 30 years.
Oct 10, 2025
Steve Melewski, Craig Heist and Luke Jones at the last home Orioles game.
Sports roundup: Games, events and athletes from Montgomery County to watch this week
A matchup of two undefeated high school football teams, an NFL game featuring multiple Montgomery County natives and more in this week’s sports roundup.
Oct 10, 2025
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee gestures during a game.
Anonymous Orioles player survey: Thoughts on the 2025 season, Tony Mansolino, leadership and more
There’s also a lot to reflect on, both on what happened last season and what needs to occur this winter to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Oct 1, 2025
Orioles fans walk along Eutaw Street during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 25.
Here are the contract decisions the Orioles must make to start the offseason
The O’s have until five days after the World Series to decide on options and talk exclusively with their free agents before other teams are allowed to sign them.
Updated Sep 30, 2025
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin (24) delivers a pitch in a game against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Friday, May 30, 2025.
4 takeaways from Orioles’ end-of-season press conference: Pitching additions, Rutschman’s rebound and more
What president of baseball operations Mike Elias and interim manager Tony Mansolino said about veteran leadership, offseason plans, Adley Rutschman’s role and a healthy return for Heston Kjerstad.
Sep 29, 2025
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters at the team’s end-of-season press conference.
Dylan Beavers hits walk-off homer as Orioles beat Rays in home finale
The Orioles will head to New York Thursday night for their final three games of the season against the Yankees this weekend.
Updated Sep 25, 2025
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - Baltimore Orioles' Dylan Beavers hits a walk-off homer in 9th inning of Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
Orioles avoid being no-hit, offense can only scrape together 2 runs in loss to Rays
There have been times this season when the Orioles have looked like a team with potential. Then there are times like Wednesday.
Updated Sep 25, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero slides safely into third base on a single by Richie Palacios in the third inning.
In win over Rays, Orioles’ lineup offers a glimpse of the foundation for 2026
If they can perform like they did on Tuesday, a 6-0 win over the Rays, the Orioles should be in a solid spot to begin the year.
Updated Sep 24, 2025
Colton Cowser celebrates a two-run home run with Coby May in the sixth inning.
Kyle Bradish has another solid start, but Yankees beat Orioles in extras
Updated Sep 21, 2025
Kyle Bradish struck out nine while allowing two hits, two walks and a run in six innings of the Orioles’ home finale Sunday.
Trevor Rogers spins another gem, leads Orioles to win over Yankees
Rogers pitched six innings, allowing just one hit and no runs, as the Orioles beat the Yankees 4-2 Friday night.
Updated Sep 20, 2025
Trevor Rogers pitched six scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out seven.
Dylan Beavers homers again as the Orioles sweep the White Sox
The Orioles beat the White Sox 3-1 to sweep the three-game series.
Updated Sep 17, 2025
Dylan Beavers celebrates a two-run home run with Coby Mayo during the fourth inning.
Orioles officially eliminated from playoffs, but pieces for 2026 are falling into place
The Orioles’ season will end Sept. 28, the last day of the regular season, a disappointing crash after making back-to-back playoff appearances.
Updated Sep 17, 2025
Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino wipes sweat from his face during the third inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 25.
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