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    Kyle Goon: The son of a Terps football legend is committed to Maryland, seeking his own legacy

    Jianni Davis, left, and Vernon Davis sit in a restaurant with Vernon's arm draped over his son.
    The House v. NCAA settlement’s deadline is here: What does that mean for Maryland?
    The landmark settlement goes into effect and puts college sports on a new path where schools will pay athletes directly.
    Fallston’s Charlie Cerrato finally selected in NHL Draft
    Charlie Cerrato was passed over the last two years but expects to hear his name called Saturday.
    Charlie Cerrato helped propel Penn State to its first Frozen Four — and, he hopes, finally convinced an NHL team to select him in the draft. (Photo courtesy of Penn State)
    Maryland’s Derik Queen goes 13th in NBA draft to New Orleans Pelicans
    The Pelicans acquired the pick in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks.
    Derik Queen joined the New Orleans Pelicans after being drafted No. 13 overall Wednesday night in New York.
    How Derik Queen’s Baltimore upbringing shaped his path to the NBA
    Derik Queen has captivated college recruiters and NBA scouts with deft footwork and court vision that belie his 6-foot-9, 245-pound frame.
    University of Maryland basketball player Derik Queen takes part in pregame festivities ahead of the Baltimore Orioles’ home opening game against the Boston Red Sox in March.
    Tons of money. Little guidance. How Maryland’s fastest sprinter navigated the dizzying world of high school NIL deals.
    Elise Cooper of Owings Mills became the first high school sprinter to sign with Puma in February. It was anything but a smooth process.
    New Town sprinter Elise Cooper stands before practice with the Owings Mills Track Club at New Town High School in Owings Mills, MD on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

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    CIAA basketball tournaments to remain in Baltimore through 2029
    Under Armour will continue as a sponsor.
    The CIAA Tournament has been held at CFG Bank Arena since 2022.
    Maryland men’s lacrosse falls to Cornell, 13-10, in national title game
    Second-seeded Maryland (14-4) never led but top seeded Cornell (18-1) never led by more than three.
    The Testudo statue outside of McKeldin Library at the University of Maryland in College Park.
    After 46 years of winning, Johns Hopkins baseball coach Bob Babb has one last chance to win it all
    The only professional achievement that has eluded Johns Hopkins baseball coach Bob Babb is a national championship.
    Johns Hopkins head baseball coach Bob Babb congratulates his team on a hard-fought win against Case Western Reserve University on Friday.
    Maryland’s John Tillman has set ‘the standard’ in men’s lacrosse. All he needed was a chance.
    As the Terps prepare for their Final Four matchup with Syracuse, Tillman has become synonymous with the sport’s championship weekend.
    John Tillman, shown here after winning his first national title with the Terps in 2017, returns to Foxborough in search of his third national championship this weekend.
    How Maryland women’s basketball mastered the unrelenting task of recruiting in the transfer portal
    With drastic changes caused by the loosening of transfer rules and proliferation of name, image and likeness dollars, building championship teams often comes down to speed in recruiting transfers.
    Coach Brenda Frese led Maryland to the NCAA Sweet 16 and a No. 12 national ranking, then went right to work in the transfer portal.

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    Kyle Goon: New AD Jim Smith gets why the Terps chose him. It’s time to show Maryland the money.
    Smith is all about business — and that’s exactly what Maryland needs.
    New Maryland Athletic Director Jim Smith tours the football facilities at Xfinity Center in College Park on Thursday.
(Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins)
    Maryland men’s basketball returning to Baltimore for season opener, will play Coppin State
    Buzz Williams isn’t waiting long to take the Terps back to Baltimore.
    Buzz Williams, center, will coach his first regular-season game for Maryland in Baltimore against Coppin State.
    In ‘rock fight,’ No. 2 Maryland men’s lacrosse beats Georgetown 9-6 to advance to Final Four
    Maryland will face sixth-seeded Syracuse on Saturday in the semifinals at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 27: Logan McNaney #30 of the Maryland Terrapins walks off the field after the NCAA Division I Mens Lacrosse Championship game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lincoln Financial Field on May 27, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Maryland Terrapins 15-5.
    He committed to Maryland lacrosse in 8th grade. Now he’s growing into a star.
    Maryland native Eric Spanos is the leading scorer for a Terps team that’s a win away from another Final Four.
    Maryland men's lacrosse attackman Eric Spanos
    Maryland hires Braves executive Jim Smith as athletic director, looking for new voice in ‘rapidly’ changing era
    Smith comes to College Park with a reputation for revenue generation at a time when the Terps' spending power has come under scrutiny.
    Testudo, the University of Maryland mascot, pumps up the crowd at the XFINITY Center.

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    Maryland hires Braves executive Jim Smith as athletic director, looking for new voice in ‘rapidly’ changing era
    Smith comes to College Park with a reputation for revenue generation at a time when the Terps' spending power has come under scrutiny.
    Testudo, the University of Maryland mascot, pumps up the crowd at the XFINITY Center.
    As Pat Spencer scraps in the NBA playoffs, his old Loyola lacrosse teammates are loving every minute
    The Maryland native and former Tewaaraton Award-winner at Loyola is now tearing up the hardwood in the NBA playoffs for the Golden State Warriors. Former Greyhounds who shared the field with him are enthralled, but not surprised.
    Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) drives past Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series.
    Former Maryland two-sport star Tom Brown, who had clinching interception in 1966 NFL title game, dies
    Brown was part of Green Bay’s three-straight NFL title-winning teams from 1965-67 under Vince Lombardi, starting in the secondary and playing a key role on one of the most important plays during that dynasty.
    End Dave Parks of the San Francisco 49ers (81) catches a pass, alongside Tom Brown (40) of the Green Bay Packers in 1966.
    Maryland’s Buzz Williams will be one of Big Ten’s highest-paid men’s basketball coaches
    Williams’ six-year deal is worth at least $33.3 million, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the Big Ten Conference.
    New Maryland basketball coach Buzz Williams is slated to make at least $33.3 million over six years.
    Kyle Goon: Where is the love for the Terps’ Tai Felton? He shows a blind spot in the NFL draft
    In one of the most scrutinized processes in sports, somehow it feels as if NFL talent evaluators are overlooking the talented Maryland player who was one of the most productive receivers in the country last year.
    Tai Felton caught 172 passes for 2,207 yards and 17 touchdowns in 46 games at Maryland.
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