Bar exam will be unforgettable for new mom
Welcome to Monday, the 41st anniversary of the first made three-point shot in National Basketball Association history, thanks to Chris Ford of the Boston Celtics. Here are some news items to get your week started. — Woman gives birth during bar exam. — North Carolina braces for continuing legal fight over ballots. — Prosecutors of […]
Baltimore hopes ESPN-aired basketball tournament assists in image rebound
The Basketball Tournament is set to return to Baltimore next month and city tourism officials Wednesday touted the event as a major opportunity for exposure for the city and host Morgan State University.
Baltimore-based app wants to be the Snapchat of public polls
Whether it’s the NFL or ESPN, sports organizations are constantly seeking opinions from fans. One Baltimore company wants to improve that interaction. Alex Bullington and Greg DiNardo, avid followers of soccer and the NBA, wanted a way to be a part of the decisions and choices made by the athletes they idolize, whether it’s helping LeBron […]
‘March Madness’ for some, ‘basketball tournament’ for most
"March Madness" is a week away -- unless you are a business trying to use the term for marketing purposes.
O’Bannon takes stand in landmark NCAA lawsuit
The lead plaintiff in a landmark antitrust suit against the NCAA said his goal at UCLA wasn't to get a degree, but to get two years of college experience before being drafted into the NBA.
NCAA vigilant against cup violation
Don't try to sneak a cat mug onto press row during March Madness.
Terps’ Wells sues Xavier over expulsion
CINCINNATI — A former Xavier University basketball player sued the school, alleging it damaged his reputation by expelling him for what he says was a false sexual assault accusation. Dez Wells’ federal lawsuit also names the private Jesuit Catholic school’s president as a defendant. Father Michael Graham said in a statement Wednesday that the university […]
McCormick honors 2 high school athletes
McCormick & Co., of Sparks, an international producer of spices, seasonings, flavorings and specialty foods, announced it awarded four-year college scholarships valued at $36,000 each to two Maryland high school seniors.
The leadership lessons of Mike Rice
Why his video should be required viewing for anyone who aspires to a leadership position.
NAIOP Maryland hosts networking madness
Is your company or organization doing anything connected with the NCAA Tournament?
Lawyer: Paternity suit against Michael Jordan withdrawn
ATLANTA — A lawyer for a woman who says Michael Jordan fathered her teenage son has withdrawn her paternity suit, but left open the possibility that it could be refiled. Pamela Smith “stands by the facts alleged in her original filing,” Atlanta attorney Randall Kessler told The Associated Press on Monday. Kessler said the lawsuit […]
Former Terps star Walt Williams takes run at investment planning
Former University of Maryland basketball star Walt Williams has traded in his signature knee-high athletic socks for sleek gray suits and black loafers.