Dylan Crews wants to be great. The Nationals want him to just be himself.
As Crews learns the difficulties that come with life in the majors, his new manager attempts to ease the burden that is, at times, as self-imposed as anything.
Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews in action during a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
With feats of speed and fielding, Orioles outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. turns heads
Bradfield won’t light up a box score with extra-base hits. But he makes up for that with his glove and speed, and he flashed both in Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox.
Orioles outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. will leave Sunday night to play for Panama in the World Baseball Classic.
Rutgers slips past Maryland 69-65 after 20-point lead disappears
Rutgers won 68-57 at home against Maryland in the other meeting this season.
Andre Mills, shown against UNLV, had 15 points and 10 rebounds Sunday in a loss to Rutgers.
CIAA: After swapping coaches, Fayetteville State beats Bluefield for men’s title
It wasn’t decided until Bluefield State’s game-tying attempt from 3-point range rattled off the rim, setting off the Fayetteville celebration. 
Fayetteville State’s Ezekiel Cannedy, right, embraces a teammate following the victory over Bluefield State in the CIAA men’s championship game in Baltimore on Saturday.
CIAA: Winston-Salem State completes dramatic turnaround with women’s title
On Saturday afternoon, on the strength of a 24-point, five-steal performance, Nevaeh Farmer led Winston-Salem to something else new to the program — a CIAA championship.
The Winston-Salem State women’s team dances to “Swag Surfin” next to their trophy after defeating Fayetteville State in the CIAA women’s championship game in Baltimore on Saturday.
Olivia Olson’s 28 points power No. 8 Michigan to an 87-69 win over No. 14 Maryland
Oluchi Okananwa’s 19 points topped Maryland (23-7, 11-7 Big Ten), which had won its previous six games.
Maryland’s Yarden Garzon, pictured against Wisconsin, scored 14 points against Michigan in the Terps’ last game of the regular season.
Adley Rutschman’s pair of extra-base hits build confidence for an Orioles bounce-back
The results in late February matter far less to Adley Rutschman than the refinement of his overall routine. But he won’t turn his nose up at Saturday’s performance.
Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman hits a home run against Atlanta Braves pitcher Martín Pérez during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Sarasota. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
CIAA: Local storylines to watch on championship Saturday
There’s plenty of intrigue heading into the men’s and women’s championship games.
Fayetteville State’s Talia Trotter holds her MVP trophy following a win over Virginia Union University on Thursday.
Blaze Alexander’s slight swing change shows promise; Shane Baz makes Orioles debut
The utility infielder is working to stay back on pitches.
Orioles infielder Blaze Alexander swings at a pitch in a spring training game against the Pirates.
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo leaves game as precaution with abdominal discomfort
Catcher Samuel Basallo’s abdominal discomfort, which prompted him to exit Thursday’s game in Sarasota early, doesn’t seem to be a long-term issue.
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo, pictured during a game this month, left Thursday’s game with right side abdominal discomfort, the team announced.
CIAA: Former Vincent Pallotti star Makayla Waleed plays key role in Winston-Salem turnaround
Waleed has plenty of home-state support flooding CFG Bank Arena for her college basketball finale.
Winston-Salem State University’s Makayla Waleed drives the lane against Bluefield State in the CIAA tournament Wednesday.
The 6 most impressive Orioles so far
These are six of the players who have stood out the most in Sarasota.
Orioles right fielder Tyler O’Neill connects with a pitch in the second inning of a game against the Yankees last Friday.
Step one for Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz was health. Step two may be more challenging.
Concussions limited Keibert Ruiz to 68 games in 2025, and his OPS was below .600.
Ravens make honor roll with 2026 NFLPA report card grades
Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh, who was fired Jan. 6, received a B from players who took the NFLPA survey.
What could the Ravens’ 2026 pass rush look like? Their hires offer hints: ‘Physical and violent.’
More often than not, the Ravens’ pass rush couldn’t get where it needed to last year.
Ravens defensive end Dre’Mont Jones, a pending free agent, sacks the Patriots’ Drake Maye in December.
Chayce McDermott’s revamped mechanics improved his command, velocity and his Orioles chances
The Orioles right-hander’s mechanical adjustments this winter have been working during spring training.
Chayce McDermott has pitched in only five big league games.
How many people watch Olympic curling and think ‘I could do that’? We find out.
The Potomac Curling Club in Laurel hosts open houses and Learn to Curl events for enthusiasts and newbies who get hooked on the oddball sport every four years.
First-time curler Sean White throws a curling stone during a Potomac Curling Club open house in Laurel.
CIAA: Western grad Breasia Coit finishes breakout season with award, strong tournament showing
A year ago, Coit was hardly a presence. This year, she’s the best defensive player in the league.
Livingstone’s Breasia Coit, left, with teammate Nielle Reaves, averaged 13.1 points and 12.1 rebounds this season.
Braden Frager scores 21 points to lead No. 12 Nebraska past Terrapins 74-61
Andre Mills had 16 of his 19 points in the second half for Maryland (11-17, 4-13 Big Ten).
Maryland guard Andre Mills, at right against Northwestern, had 19 points Wednesday night against Nebraska.
Oluchi Okananwa scores 25 points and No. 14 Maryland women topple Northwestern 79-57
Maryland (23-6, 11-6 Big Ten) turned Northwestern’s 21 turnovers into 24 points.
Oluchi Okananwa, who scored 25 points, shoots over Daija Turner of Northwestern during Maryland’s home win Wednesday night.
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