Vivian Yao
Vivian Yao is a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in bioengineering who is originally from Howard County. While at Penn, she served as the sports editor for The Daily Pennsylvanian. In that role, she published over 100 articles, including an investigative piece alleging mistreatment and sexual harassment by the Penn women’s track and field coaching staff. This piece was given the Drake Group Education Fund Student Journalism Prize for Investigative Reporting in Intercollegiate Athletics. Outside of writing, Vivian loves going on hikes, signing up for half marathons (even though she despises running) and trying new things. She will work on The Banner sports desk.
The latest from Vivian
What is it about Towson that produces so many NFL coaches?
Seven Towson football alumni hold positions on NFL coaching staffs. Their paths to the league were different, but a shared culture of learning, relationships and love for the game connects them.
Ravens rookie Ja’Kobi Lane invests in Baltimore-based cleat company
Ja'Kobi Lane joins three Ravens legends trying to build a company attempting to upend the cleat market.
Maryland’s lacrosse legacy grows with Charm’s inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League title
Out of the 22 players on the Maryland Charm’s roster, 10 of them played college lacrosse in the state
5 things to watch in the Ravens’ preseason opener
For the first time in 18 seasons, the Ravens will begin a season without John Harbaugh at the head of the franchise. To start the Jesse Minter era, here are five storylines to watch in the preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins carted off the field with apparent leg injury
Wiggins is coming off a season where he finished with 57 solo tackles, three interceptions, and 14 passes defensed.
Ravens rookie Ja’Kobi Lane has heard the hype. He’s trying to stay humble.
Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane has continued to shine at training camp, but the third-round pick has remained relatively humble.
Ravens WR Zay Flowers leaves practice early with quad injury, is considered day-to-day
Lamar Jackson connected with Flowers on an in-route but the receiver’s momentum took him right into safety Jaylinn Hawkins, who was unable to pull out of the contact.
With Zay Flowers signed, the Ravens may have finally cracked the code at wide receiver
For years, the Ravens have struggled to draft and develop wide receivers. Zay Flowers’ four-year, $140 million contract extesion may signal a new era for the position in Baltimore.
Ravens observations: Receivers and defensive backs battle for highlights at lively practice
Unofficially, quarterback Lamar Jackson bounced back from an errant Monday to go 14-for-19 in team drills Tuesday, including a 4-for-5 mark in seven-on-seven action.
Dwayne Ledford is rebuilding the Ravens’ offensive line on three principles
Speed off the ball, toughness and finishing are the core principles behind the offensive line that first-year offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford is trying to build.
Mike Locksley decries the lack of Black coaches at highest levels of football
“There is a lot of moving of the goalposts — two steps forward, one step backwards — in terms of the minorities that are leading programs,” Locksley said.
Ravens observations: Rookie Ja’Kobi Lane introduces himself with leaping catch
When the Ravens selected wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane in the third round of the draft, general manager Eric DeCosta envisioned a player who could bring something different to the offense.
A look into Ravens head coach Jesse Minter’s first day of work
First-year Ravens head coach Jesse Minter spent much of his first day of training camp on the sidelines observing.
Maryland men’s basketball to renew century-old rivalry with South Carolina in Baltimore
Maryland men’s basketball will play South Carolina for the 59th time. It will be the teams’ first matchup since 2005 and their first ever in Baltimore.
Maryland’s Brayden Martin heads to Blue Jays hoping to rise quickly with sharp batting eye
Maryland third baseman Brayden Martin was selected in the 11th round of the MLB draft. He is the nephew of Terps legend Walt “the Wizard” Williams.
Orioles draft Day 2: Here are all the players they added Sunday
Here’s what you need to know about every player the Orioles selected in the draft Sunday.
Nationals draft Day 2: Here are all the players they added Sunday
As slot values declined with each successive pick, making it increasingly difficult to ensure a high school prospect will agree to a contract rather than going to college, the Nationals opted to mostly draft from the collegiate talent pool.
MLB draft tracker: Orioles take high school outfielder Eric Booth Jr. in first round
The Orioles enter this year’s MLB Draft with four Day 1 selections, headlined by the No. 7 overall pick. It is the first time Baltimore has held a top-10 pick since selecting Jackson Holliday first overall in 2022.
MLB draft tracker: Nationals take Maryland native Chris Hacopian in first round
The 2026 draft marks the first under president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and general manager Anirudh Kilambi. The Nationals have four Day One picks.
Youth soccer in the US is ‘pay to play.’ One DC program is trying to change that.
Following the World Cup, DCFC co-founder Amir Lowery hopes the rise in popularity of soccer will make the sport more accessible.
