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UMD hires Texas A&M's Buzz Williams as men's basketball coach
Maryland has hired Buzz Williams as its men’s basketball coach. The Terrapins quickly moved on after Kevin Willard left to take the Villanova job. Maryland says it will introduce Williams at a news conference Wednesday. Willard left for Villanova last weekend after leading the Terrapins to the Sweet 16. Williams arrives after six seasons at Texas A&M. He took the...
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Maryland overcomes 45 points by Alabama's Barker, wins 111-108 in 2 OTs
It’s a line that dates back about two decades, to Maryland’s 2006 run to the national title. “Overtime is our time,” coach Brenda Frese said. The Terrapins pulled off another extra-period escape Monday, outlasting Alabama 111-108 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Sarah Te-Biasu made a tying 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, then scored eight of...
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Ryan Minor – who replaced Cal Ripken at end of Orioles Iron Man streak, was drafted by Sixers – dies
Ryan Minor, the Baltimore Orioles infielder who became part of baseball history when he replaced Cal Ripken at the end of his record-setting consecutive games streak in 1998, has died. He was 49. He also was drafted to play basketball by the Philadelphia 76ers.
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A Star Is Born: Alysa Liu, 13, Becomes Youngest US Women's Figure Skating Champion
The figure skating world has a new star this weekend and she’s from the East Bay. Alysa Liu, 13, won the U.S. National Seniors Championship, the youngest in history.
