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Delmar falls just short of Texas in Little League softball World Series finals
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Delmar likes to think of itself as “the little town too big for one state.”
So Little League fans in both Maryland and Delaware were rooting for Delmar in the …
Delmar, Md. reaches Little League World Series softball title game
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Delmar, Md. is one win away from being the best Little League softball team in the world.
The Mid-Atlantic champions scored their 11 runs in the first three innings before …
Local roundup: Rickards' no-hitter puts Delmar, Md. in Little League Series semis
Macy Rickards helped Delmar, Md. take another step toward winning a World Series title on Saturday morning.
Rickards fired a no-hitter, struck out 13, and also drove in a run as the Mid-Atlantic …
Mitch Northam book details history of Shore high school basketball
If someone wanted to learn about the history of basketball on the Eastern Shore, they would have to do a ton of research and talk to a whole bunch of people.
Or they can pick up a newly released …
Five reasons to register for one of Wicomico’s summer sports camps
Do you have a baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer or volleyball player at home who wants to work on their skills? Wicomico County Recreation & Parks offers seven sports camps this summer …
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LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — The match between the Netherlands and Argentina in the quarterfinals of the World Cup has gone to extra time with the score at 2-2.
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Steve Douglas is at …
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The slippery hips of Luka Modric wriggled away from danger. The laser-like precision of his passing — and the intelligence to control the tempo for long periods — were …
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Xander Bogaerts' $280 million, 11-year contact with the San Diego Padres was finalized Friday after the All-Star slugger passed his physical.
The Padres planned to introduce …
College Sports
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Outgoing NCAA President Mark Emmert had some advice for his replacement in his first public appearance since announcing in April he was stepping down from position he has held for …
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Some of Geoff Bond’s rowers loved and appreciated his demanding style. They thrived on how the coach at the University of California-San Diego pushed them to the limit while …
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Some of Geoff Bond’s rowers loved and appreciated his demanding style. They thrived on how the coach at the University of California-San Diego pushed them to the limit while …
Outdoors
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering changes to the reporting requirements for commercial licensees who guide fishing parties.
Currently, a Commercial …
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland hunters harvested 4,208 wild turkeys during the spring 2022 regular and junior turkey seasons, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported. This …
Sports
Huntley likely to start for injured Jackson, Harbaugh says
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed a third straight day of practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, and coach John Harbaugh conceded that backup quarterback Tyler Huntley would …
England coach lets captain Kane do final World Cup pep talk
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — England coach Gareth Southgate has nothing to tell his players just before they leave the locker room to play defending champion France in the World Cup quarterfinals on …
Phillies pick up LHP Matt Strahm with 2-year deal
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm has joined the Philadelphia Phillies on a two-year deal, the team announced Friday.
The 31-year-old free agent was a relief pitcher for the …
AP source: Righty Trevor Williams, Nats agree on 2-year deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trevor Williams and the Washington Nationals agreed to a two-year contract Friday, giving the rebuilding club a right-handed pitcher with experience as a starter and reliever.
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Davis and the Lakers face the 76ers
Los Angeles Lakers (10-14, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (12-12, eighth in the Eastern Conference)Philadelphia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -5; …
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Neymar moved into a tie with Pelé as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals on Friday.
The Brazil forward scored in the first half of extra time of his team's …
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The match between Brazil and Croatia in the quarterfinals of the World Cup has gone to extra time with the score 0-0.
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AP World Cup coverage: …