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Adnan Syed's lawyers seek to reduce his prison sentence

Dec. 23, 2024 17:23 PM EST

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Attorneys for Adnan Syed, whose complex legal case was chronicled in the hit podcast “Serial," are seeking to have his prison sentence reduced as he awaits further court decisions. Syed was released from prison in 2022 and has remained free ever since, though his court...

Following controversy, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore receives Bronze Star for Army service 18 years ago

Dec. 23, 2024 13:48 PM EST

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore received a Bronze Star for his deployment to Afghanistan 18 years ago, several months after a controversy arose when a newspaper reported he had claimed to have received it on a 2006 White House fellowship application when the paperwork had not been...

USC up to No. 4 in women's AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3

Dec. 23, 2024 12:36 PM EST

Southern California jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll on Monday after edging UConn. The Trojans moved up three spots in the AP Top 25 after beating the then-No. 4 Huskies 72-70 on Saturday night in a rematch of last season's Elite Eight game that...

Hidalgo scores 33 as No. 3 Notre Dame defeats Loyola Maryland 97-54

Dec. 22, 2024 14:14 PM EST

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — All-American point guard Hannah Hidalgo scored 33 points and graduate guard Olivia Miles posted the fifth triple-double of her career as No. 3 Notre Dame beat Loyola Maryland 97-54 on Sunday. Hidalgo’s 33 points is two short of her career high. She also...

Deal spares federal workers before Christmas but there's concern about possible job cuts under Trump

Dec. 21, 2024 16:16 PM EST

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Johnny Zuagar said he tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he weighed how much to spend on Christmas presents. “I’ve got to keep a poker face,” Zuagar, a statistician at the U.S. Census Bureau, said when...

Miguel leads Maryland to big lead early on way to 87-60 win over Syracuse

Dec. 21, 2024 14:16 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Selton Miguel scored 16 of his 24 points in the first half when Maryland jumped out to a big lead and the Terrapins went on to beat Syracuse 87-60 on Saturday at the Barclays Center. Miguel, who came in averaging 11.2 points a game, was 8-of-11 shooting, including 6...

Senate passes RFK Stadium land bill, giving the Washington Commanders a major off-the-field win

Dec. 21, 2024 10:28 AM EST

The path for the NFL's Washington Commanders to return to the nation’s capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended early Saturday with a postmidnight reprieve. The U.S. Senate passed a resolution to transfer the land including old RFK Stadium from the...

Maryland Terrapins and the Syracuse Orange play in Brooklyn, New York

Dec. 21, 2024 04:24 AM EST

Syracuse Orange (5-5, 0-1 ACC) vs. Maryland Terrapins (9-2, 1-1 Big Ten) New York; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -12.5; over/under is 155 BOTTOM LINE: Maryland faces Syracuse at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. ...

Maryland-Eastern Shore hosts Mississippi State after Jordan's 23-point outing

Dec. 20, 2024 04:30 AM EST

Mississippi State Bulldogs (11-1) at Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (4-8) Princess Anne, Maryland; Friday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State faces Maryland-Eastern Shore after Jerkaila Jordan scored 23 points in Mississippi State's 78-70 win over the UL Monroe...

Maryland Terrapins and the Syracuse Orange meet in Brooklyn, New York

Dec. 20, 2024 04:17 AM EST

Syracuse Orange (5-5, 0-1 ACC) vs. Maryland Terrapins (9-2, 1-1 Big Ten) New York; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Syracuse and Maryland square off in Brooklyn, New York. The Terrapins have an 8-1 record in non-conference play. Maryland scores 87.8...