Kevin Dunleavy

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Howard, Aust key Terrapins romp Buried on the bench for three seasons behind All-America goalie Brittany Dipper, Kasey Howard sometimes wondered if her time would come to start for the Maryland Terrapins. Winning the job this season after the graduation of Dipper, Howard has been as good as...

Kevin Dunleavy

Updated: Thu, May 16, 2013

Ten players from state lead No. 3 Ohio State With 10 players on his roster from Maryland, including four starters and two faceoff specialists, Ohio State lacrosse coach Nick Myers jokes that he is thankful for Southwest Airlines' direct service from Columbus to Baltimore. "It's been a big...

Kevin Dunleavy

Updated: Thu, May 9, 2013

Cornell senior is third in history in points As Maryland takes the field Sunday at Byrd Stadium for its NCAA lacrosse opener, there will be one unsettling sight -- the No. 3 jersey of one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, Cornell attack Rob Pannell. Up NextCornell at...

Kevin Dunleavy

Updated: Tue, May 7, 2013

Detroit, Bryant get in; Hopkins, Virginia out Detroit and Bryant are in the NCAA lacrosse tournament for the first time, both with losing records. Johns Hopkins is on the sidelines for the first time in 42 years. Virginia is out for just the second time in 20 years. Princeton's season is over...

Kevin Dunleavy

Updated: Tue, Apr 30, 2013

Coaching his son's grade-school CYO team in New Jersey, Rich Brennan had an idea that Mike Brennan was destined to become a basketball coach. "He was one of those snotty-nosed point guards -- the kind nobody likes to play against," Rich Brennan said. "They often grow up to be coaches." On...

associated press

Updated: Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Lineman are chosen in first seven picks NEW YORK -- NFL teams bought in bulk early in Thursday night's draft. Unlike the last few glam-and-glitter years when bumper crops of quarterbacks reigned, this was pure brawn: more than 600 pounds at the outset with offensive tackles Eric Fisher of...

Kevin Dunleavy

Published: Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Cavs seek to repeat 2011 championship The Virginia lacrosse team isn't used to coming to the ACC tournament with a must-win mentality. In going to the NCAA tournament 19 of the last 20 years under Dom Starsia, the Cavaliers usually have an at-large bid sewn up by April. But this weekend in...

Kevin Dunleavy

Updated: Wed, Apr 24, 2013

On the court, Louisville's Russ Smith is known for his impetuousness. But in remaining with the Cardinals for his senior year, Smith has made a measured decision that undoubtedly pleases and surprises coach Rick Pitino. After the Cardinals won the national championship, Smith's dad declared his...

Kevin Dunleavy

Updated: Mon, Apr 22, 2013

Emergence of Matteo gives them lots of OL depth The quarterback situation is as muddled as ever at Virginia. When they released their depth chart Monday, the Cavaliers had three signal callers rated even. Whether it is junior Phillip Sims, sophomore David Watford or freshman Greyson Lambert...

Craig Stouffer

Updated: Wed, Apr 17, 2013

Even if the Wizards never had any intention of drafting Marcus Smart, the Oklahoma State point guard's surprising decision to stay in school for another year has ramifications in Washington. Smart's removal from a draft class devoid of superstars is almost certain to influence who is available...