Blog: Worth the Wait: Berger Outlasts Great Field at Colonial
Some 175 years ago, Karl Marx wrote “Religion is the opium of the people.” Modern philosophers have morphed that into “Sports are the opiate of the masses.” Indeed. Did you… Read More
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High School Sports in Maryland Can Resume Practicing in August
High school sports in Montgomery County can resume outdoor practices beginning August 12, Maryland State Superintendent Karen Salmon announced. Sports programs across the county have been completely shut down since… Read More
Montgomery County Swim League Cancels Summer Season
For the almost 14,000 young people who swim with the Montgomery County Swim League, it is going to be a dry summer. Thursday night, during the board’s montly meeting, members… Read More
Montgomery County Native Scott Van Pelt Shares Special Message for 2020 Graduating Seniors
ESPN anchor Scott Van Pelt has always worn his Maryland roots on his sleeve. Born in Brookeville, Van Pelt attended Flower Valley Elementary School in Rockville and graduated from Sherwood… Read More
Rockville Unveils Statue of Walter ‘Big Train’ Johnson
A statue of Walter Johnson, one of the most accomplished major league pitchers of all time, now stands as a centerpiece to Dogwood Park in Rockville in a replica baseball… Read More
Legendary Montgomery County Football Coach Roy Lester Dies
Legendary former Montgomery County football coach Roy Lester – known for a wicked sense of humor, chewing tobacco and winning lots of football games – died Sunday morning in Rockville… Read More
Maryland Superintendent: Sports Canceled For Remainder of School Year
Maryland Superintendent Karen Salmon announced “the cancellation of all athletic events [and] sports for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.” Salmon made the announcement at a State Board of… Read More
Trevon Diggs on Cusp of Joining Brother Stefon in NFL
Day one of the NFL Draft is Thursday night. For one local kid, it’s an opportunity to follow his brother into the NFL. Trevon Diggs grew up in Gaithersburg attending… Read More
Former Richard Montgomery High, Baltimore Colts Great Mike Curtis Dies
Mike Curtis, the hard-nosed linebacker who grew up in Rockville and starred at Richard Montgomery High School, Duke University and the Baltimore Colts in the 60’s and 70’s, died Monday… Read More
Quince Orchard Star Demeioun Robinson Commits to Maryland
Rising senior Demeioun Robinson, all-America outside linebacker/defensive end at Quince Orchard High School, announced that he has committed to play at the University of Maryland. The announcement came as a… Read More
Doctors Weigh in on Whether Playing Golf is Safe Right Now
Lots of people in Montgomery County are playing golf right now but is it safe to do so given the importance of social distancing? Dr. Pasquale Santini, an internist in… Read More
Despite Coronavirus Crisis, Montgomery County Golf Courses are Packed
If you’re driving by a golf course expecting to see an empty field, you’re in for a surprise. While most businesses are shut down or severely cutting back, local golf… Read More