Don Markus

Helmet stickers, scholarship among Maryland football’s plan to honor Jordan McNair

June 30, 2019 at 5:18 a.m.

A little over a year ago, the Maryland football team’s indoor practice facility officially opened amid much fanfare and celebration. There were speeches by university president Wallace D. Loh and...

Loren McCaskill, a friend of the family, writes a note for Jordan McNair at his viewing. She wrote, "Jordan, Your life will not be in vain. You are loved and will truly be missed! Loren." A viewing is held today at Wylie Funeral Home for the Maryland football player Jordan McNair.

Maryland’s Loh apologizes to McNair’s family, says university accepts responsibility for ‘mistakes’ by staff

June 30, 2019 at 6:55 p.m.

University of Maryland President Wallace D. Loh and athletic director Damon Evans met with the parents of Jordan McNair to apologize and take “legal and moral responsibility” for the circumstances...

Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli (81) makes a first down reception against Maryland defensive back Josh Woods (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Madison, Wis.

Maryland parts ways with strength and conditioning coach Rick Court amid football scandal

July 1, 2019 at 5:46 p.m.

Amid reports of a toxic coaching culture, the University of Maryland has parted ways with football strength and conditioning coach Rick Court, athletic director Damon Evans announced at a news...

Maryland's Cliff Tucker, left, smiles as he is chased by Eric Hayes after hitting the winning basket in the final seconds against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in College Park. The Terps won, 76-74.

Former Maryland men’s basketball player Cliff Tucker is killed at age 29 in car accident

July 1, 2019 at 4:58 p.m.

Former Maryland men’s basketball player Cliff Tucker was killed in a single-vehicle accident Monday morning in Southwest Texas, officials confirmed Tuesday. Tucker was one of three people who died on...

Jockey Mike Smith reacts aboard Justify after winning the running of the 143rd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Justify has a chance to take the Triple Crown with the win.

Close finish at Preakness gives Justify’s challengers confidence going into Belmont

December 13, 2018 at 4:07 p.m.

Going into the 143rd Preakness on Saturday night at Pimlico Race Course, many were ready to annoint overwhelming favorite Justify as the sport’s next Triple Crown winner based on the...

Attendees navigate a wet and muddy infield at Pimlico Race Course for the 143rd Preakness Stakes.

Stronach Group COO Tim Ritvo sees grim future for Preakness at Pimlico

June 29, 2019 at 7:16 p.m.

Tim Ritvo, the chief operating officer of the Stronach Group, said in a news conference Saturday afternoon at Pimlico Race Course before the 143rd Preakness that there are no plans...

Tyler Mowlds of Timonium helps his wife Mateja Mowlds through the muddy sand toward the entry point during 2018 Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course.

In the last race before Preakness, Ax Man goes wire-to-wire in Sir Barton

December 13, 2018 at 4:05 p.m.

With fog desdending on Pimlico Race Course, Ax Man went wire-to-wire Saturday afternoon to win the $100,000 Sir Barton. Ax Man had a bit of a challenge from Title Ready...

#8 Ax Man, being ridden by Mike E. Smith, wins Race 12 at the Preakness Stakes.

Local trainer Noah Abramson making successful jump from showing horses to thoroughbred racing

December 13, 2018 at 4:06 p.m.

Long before the starting gates opened Saturday evening for the 143rd Preakness, even before the majority of the fans expected to pack Pimlico Race Course arrived for the second leg...

In seventh race on Preakness Day, Fire Away wins Dixie over Unbridled Juan

December 13, 2018 at 4:05 p.m.

Fire Away showed his mettle in the mud Saturday afternoon at Pimlico Race Course, pulling ahead of a tight pack of contenders to win the Dixie Stakes by ¾ of...

The traditional First Call song is played through horns before a race at the 143rd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore.

In fifth race, Tap Daddy pulls away to win easily in the Jim Murphy Stakes at Preakness 2018

December 13, 2018 at 4:04 p.m.

Tap Daddy went from a pre-race 12-1 longshot on turf to a 3-2 favorite on dirt to a 6 1/4-length winner in Saturday’s fifth race, the Jim Murphy Stakes. After...

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