Bennett Conlin

1 week ago | baltimoresun.com | Bennett Conlin

Nick Barrett tries to play 18 holes of golf once a week, competing in a money game with his buddies at Turf Valley Resort. A good 18 might win him lunch that afternoon. Monday, Barrett is 36 great holes from qualifying for the 2025 U.S. Open. The 31-year-old UPS driver from Catonsville advanced to the final stage of U.S. Open qualifying, which puts him within reach of a berth into the year’s third major championship.

1 week ago | capitalgazette.com | Bennett Conlin

The Orioles' Camden Yards, pictured earlier this season, will play host to the Savannah Bananas in early August. The Bananas recently announced ticket lottery winners for their two Baltimore games. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff) PUBLISHED: May 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM EDTFans who entered the Savannah Bananas ticket lottery process to attend games at Camden Yards have been alerted if they’ve won access to tickets, according to a Bananas spokesperson.

1 week ago | baltimoresun.com | Bennett Conlin

The unique baseball team will visit the Orioles’ home venue in early August

1 week ago | baltimoresun.com | Bennett Conlin

Former Terps star Steve Blake threw his name into the mix to be Maryland’s new men’s basketball coach following Kevin Willard’s exit to Villanova. While the job ultimately went to Buzz Williams, Blake still has good reason to pay closer-than-usual attention to the Terps in 2025-26. Nick Blake, Steve’s son, committed to play for Williams and Maryland next season. Nick Blake announced the news on social media Tuesday.

2 weeks ago | baltimoresun.com | Bennett Conlin

Former Richmond kicker Sean O’Haire headlines Maryland football’s under-the-radar transfer portal additions this offseason. The Ireland native went 12-for-12 on field goal attempts this past season, only playing in four regular-season games as a true freshman to preserve eligibility, meaning he can play four seasons for the Terps. O’Haire is a quality addition for coach Michael Locksley’s squad, but Richmond coach Russ Huesman isn’t pleased with how he says the recruiting process transpired.