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Jockey Gary Stevens discovering his love of racing again

June 1, 2019 at 4:16 a.m.

Nearly a quarter century ago, Gary Stevens was an up-and-coming jockey in Southern California, hoping to make his mark on the sport, put a lot of money in the bank...

Orb grazes in the grass during an early workout at Pimlico.

Long wait continues for next Triple Crown winner

June 1, 2019 at 4:16 a.m.

Horse racing fans talk about their sport not having a Triple Crown winner in nearly 35 years much the way baseball fans lament the fact that their favorite game has...

Alex Len announces for NBA draft, thanks Mark Turgeon and teammates

June 30, 2019 at 5:13 p.m.

Maryland coach Mark Turgeon took the two little turtle figurines out of his coat pocket and placed them on the table in front of him. Alex Len, whose mother Juliya...

Alex Len of Maryland puts a walking boot on his foot after he was drafted No. 5 overall in the first round by the Phoenix Suns during the 2013 NBA draft.

Alex Len leaving Maryland, entering the NBA draft

June 18, 2018 at 10:16 p.m.

What has been anticipated around the Maryland basketball program for months has become reality: sophomore Alex Len will forgo the last two years of his college career, a source with...

No. 1 seed Indiana falls to Syracuse

December 24, 2018 at 12:50 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Many expected top-seeded Indiana to soften Syracuse's vaunted 2-3 zone with its outside shooting, and turn what has long been a defensive staple of Jim Boeheim's teams into...

North Carolina judge refuses to dismiss ACC suit vs. Maryland

July 1, 2019 at 4:50 a.m.

Maryland's fight to get out of its $52 million exit fee for leaving the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2014 took an unpleasant — but not unexpected — turn Monday when...

Boston College center Dennis Clifford collides with Maryland guard Seth Allen.

Analyzing Maryland’s 83-81 win over Duke

August 19, 2019 at 5:05 a.m.

Welcome back to Morning Shootaround, a regular feature this season the day after Maryland basketball games. While we can't bring you into the Terps' locker room after games – reporters...

Terps players, including forward-guard Dez Wells, center left, and guard Seth Allen, center right, celebrate Maryland's 83-81 victory over No. 2 Duke at Comcast Center. Allen hit two free throws with 2.8 seconds remaining to seal the win.

Despite turnovers, Seth Allen points Terps to win over Duke

August 19, 2019 at 5:05 a.m.

During halftime of Saturday night's game against No. 2 Duke at Comcast Center, Maryland freshman point guard Seth Allen gave himself a little pep talk. Not only had his Duke...

Navy wide receiver Brandon Turner, left, catches a pass in front of Army defensive back Chris Carnegie, setting up the game-winning score in the fourth quarter.

Notebook: Moment of redemption for Navy’s Brandon Turner

August 19, 2019 at 4:58 a.m.

Navy wide receiver Brandon Turner started off his senior year on a sour note. The team's leading pass-catcher in 2011 missed the season opener against Notre Dame and didn't start...

Navy wide receiver Jonathan Gazaille kisses the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy after the Midshipmen defeated Army, 17-13, in the 113th meeting between the academies in football at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Navy beats Army, 17-13, in 113th meeting

August 19, 2019 at 4:58 a.m.

A half-century after a Navy quarterback launched his legend here with a win over Army, another might have done the same Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Showing why some have...

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