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Football Player Who Died During Medical Emergency At Maryland HS Remembered As Gentle Giant Football Player Who Died During Medical Emergency At Maryland HS Remembered As Gentle Giant
Football Player Who Died During Medical Emergency At Maryland HS Remembered As Gentle Giant The death of a 16-year-old in Baltimore has left a hole in the hearts of his friends and family as big as the holes he opened up for his team on the football field. During a summer practice on Wednesday, Aug. 14, first responders were called to Franklin High School in Reisterstown, when Leslie Noble suffered a medical emergency.  He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, leaving his loved ones reeling. "Leslie was known for his outgoing personality and his talents on and off the football field," Tekeiska Perry said.  "His infectious laughter, his unw…
Teen Skateboarder Suffers Brain Injury In Hit-Run Maryland Crash Teen Skateboarder Suffers Brain Injury In Hit-Run Maryland Crash
Teen Skateboarder Suffers Brain Injury In Hit-Run Maryland Crash A teenage skateboarder who was struck by a hit-and-run driver who was left with a brain injury in Maryland is slowly recovering, though he faces a long road going forward, his family says. On Thursday, Aug. 15, 15-year-old Austin Broadwater was riding his skateboard along Walston Switch Road in Salisbury when he was struck by a driver who proceeded to speed away without checking on the teen. WCSO Serious Hit and Run - Walston Switch Rd Incident: Serious Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision Date of Incident:... Posted by Wicomico County Sheriff's Office on Friday, August 16, 2024 B…
Ravens TE Mark Andrews Avoids Injury In Early Morning Baltimore Car Crash, Team Says Ravens TE Mark Andrews Avoids Injury In Early Morning Baltimore Car Crash, Team Says
Ravens TE Mark Andrews Avoids Injury In Early Morning Baltimore Car Crash, Team Says Superstar Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Ravens was in a car crash while heading to the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday morning, the team confirmed. The Ravens released a statement following the crash as Andrews was being evaluated by the team's medical staff at the Ravens' training facility. No injuries were initially reported, and Andrews later returned to the team for their scheduled morning meeting. "Mark was originally scheduled for a non-practice day on Wednesday and is expected to return to practice in the coming days," the team posted in a statement. Andrews added th…
Football Player From Maryland, 25, Will Star As Houseguest On New Season Of 'Big Brother' Football Player From Maryland, 25, Will Star As Houseguest On New Season Of 'Big Brother'
Football Player From Maryland, 25, Will Star As Houseguest On New Season Of 'Big Brother' A former Penn State and UMass football player from Maryland is set to take center stage on the new season of "Big Brother" that is debuting on Wednesday, July 17. Cam Sullivan-Brown, 25, a Bowie native who graduated from Saint Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel before heading to Penn State to play ball, has been named as one of the 16 new contestants on the popular reality series. Sullivan-Brown was one of the most highly sought-after recruits coming out of high school before choosing to take his talents to play for the Nittany Lions. He notched just 17 catches over four years at …
Police ID Man Killed In Shooting After Vigil Held At Maryland HS For Football Players (UPDATED) Police ID Man Killed In Shooting After Vigil Held At Maryland HS For Football Players (UPDATED)
Police ID Man Killed In Shooting After Vigil Held At Maryland HS For Football Players (Updated) What started as a peaceful vigil to remember three former football players from Wise High School who were killed in a crash turned deadly when gunshots rang out in Prince George's County, according to police. On Friday night, hundreds gathered outside the Upper Marlboro school, after which, shots were fired in the area, sending a man and woman to the hospital, where the former was later pronounced dead, officials say. The vigil was held for former football stars Khyree Jackson, 24, who was drafted earlier this year by the Minnesota Vikings, Isaiah Hazel, 23, and Anthony Lytton, Jr., 24, who…
Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland Sentenced: State's Attorney Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland Sentenced: State's Attorney
Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland Sentenced: State's Attorney The train operator in Maryland who was charged in connection to the fatal crash that killed highly-touted high school football prospect Lamar Patterson has been sentenced, State's Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced. MTA Light Rail operator Tavon Smith, 44, has been sentenced to 18 months, with the first two to be served at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center, with the remaining time on house arrest after killing the 17-year-old in 2022. According to prosecutors, on Feb. 2, 2022, Patterson, who was a standout at Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore and had multiple offers from…
'Honor Of A Lifetime:' Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes' Wild Card Jackets Made By Towson Grad 'Honor Of A Lifetime:' Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes' Wild Card Jackets Made By Towson Grad
'Honor Of A Lifetime:' Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes' Wild Card Jackets Made By Towson Grad Taylor Swift was warm and stylish supporting her beau Travis Kelce at last weekend's Kansas City Chiefs game — thanks to a Towson grad. Swift's red and white jacket with her boyfriend's name and number on it was made by Kristin Juszczyk, who graduated from Towson in 2016 with her bachelor's in business administration.  Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes sport matching jackets made by Towson grad Kristin Juszczyk. @brittanylynne Instagram Juszczyk, who is married to Kyle Juszczyk, the star fullback for the San Francisco 49ers, shared a video of how she made the jacket …
Bachelor Alum To Follow Beau To Baltimore After Signing With Ravens Bachelor Alum To Follow Beau To Baltimore After Signing With Ravens
Bachelor Alum To Follow Beau To Baltimore After Signing With Ravens Maryland native Jake Funk is coming home — and he's bringing his fiance, Hannah Ann Sluss. Funk, 25, was a standout member of the Damascus High School in Montgomery County, scoring a record seven touchdowns in 2017.  The running back led the team to a state championship, and went on to play five seasons for the Terps. After playing for the Rams, Saints, Colts, and Dolphins, Funk is returning home to play for the Ravens' practice squad. While it's unclear if Funk will be taking a page out of NY Giants QB Tommy DeVito's book and moving back in with his parents, according to his fi…
NFL Rookie From MD Cited For Driving 140MPH In Lambo On Minnesota Freeway: Police NFL Rookie From MD Cited For Driving 140MPH In Lambo On Minnesota Freeway: Police
NFL Rookie From MD Cited For Driving 140MPH In Lambo On Minnesota Freeway: Police Maryland native Jordan Addison’s NFL debut may be on delay after he was cited for driving 140 mph on a Minnesota highway early on Thursday morning. Addison, the former Tuscarora High School standout in Frederick County who was taken with the 23rd pick in this year’s NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, was busted on Thursday, July 20 going nearly triple the speed limit in a Lamborghini by Minnesota State Police. The incident comes as rookies were set to report to training camp this weekend for the Vikings, where Addison was projected to serve as a possible starter besides star Justin Je…
College Football Player From DC Stars On USA's Love Island: 'Let The Dog Loose' College Football Player From DC Stars On USA's Love Island: 'Let The Dog Loose'
College Football Player From DC Stars On USA's Love Island: 'Let The Dog Loose' He's a dog, on and off the field. That's what Keenan Annuay says about himself, anyway. The 23-year-old Washington DC college football player is among the five islanders on Season Five of "Love Island USA." Set in Fiji, the features a new group of "sexy singles" searching for love in a villa. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Love Island (@loveislandusa) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Love Island (@loveislandusa) They must couple up with other islanders who arrive ove…
NJ Pro Wrestler Who Was Paralyzed In Ring After Vomiting On Football During NFL Game Dead At 54 NJ Pro Wrestler Who Was Paralyzed In Ring After Vomiting On Football During NFL Game Dead At 54
NJ Pro Wrestler Who Was Paralyzed In Ring After Vomiting On Football During NFL Game Dead At 54 Darren Drozdov, a professional wrestler and former NFL player nicknamed "Puke" for vomiting on the ball, died on Friday, June 30. He was 54 years old. Darren, of Hamilton, NJ, grew up playing football as a quarterback in Mays Landing and was All-State in football at Oakcrest High School. He went on to play college football at the University of Maryland, graduating with a degree in criminal justice. Darren played in the NFL on the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos, and was famously nicknamed "Puke" after he threw up on he ball during a Monday night game, stopping the ce…
Commanders Fined $625K Fine For Not Returning DC Fans' Ticket Deposits Commanders Fined $625K Fine For Not Returning DC Fans' Ticket Deposits
Commanders Fined $625K Fine For Not Returning DC Fans' Ticket Deposits The tired tale that is the Washington Commanders took another curious turn as the organization reached an agreement to pay out $625,000 for failing to return District’s fans’ ticket deposits during a contentious negotiation, the Attorney General announced. AG Brian Schwalb announced on Monday, April 10 that Pro-Football Inc., the corporation that owns the Commanders, will return more than $200,000 to DC residents and will pay $425,000 to the District to resolve allegations that the team didn’t act in good faith with the fans. Specifically, officials say that “the team systematically failed…
Lamar Jackson Lauds Maryland As He Requests Trade From Ravens Lamar Jackson Lauds Maryland As He Requests Trade From Ravens
Lamar Jackson Lauds Maryland As He Requests Trade From Ravens Lamar Jackson’s time with the Ravens may be nearing its conclusion, but he has nothing but love for the place he’s called home for five years. The former MVP came out publicly requesting a trade away from the Baltimore Ravens on Monday morning, as contentious contract talks continue between the two sides after he was hit with the non-exclusive franchise tag earlier this month. A letter to my FansI want to first thank you all for all of the love and support you consistently show towards me. All of you are amazing and I appreciate y’all so much. I want you all to know not to believe every…
Former MD Football Star Killed After Father's Birthday Party Remembered For 'Heart Of Gold' Former MD Football Star Killed After Father's Birthday Party Remembered For 'Heart Of Gold'
Former MD Football Star Killed After Father's Birthday Party Remembered For 'Heart Of Gold' Community members are stepping up to support the family of a former Maryland football star with a "heart of gold" who was tragically killed in a car accident after his father's birthday party. Stephan Wolley, 27, lost his life in a crash in Temple Hills on Saturday, Feb. 11, leaving behind his parents, siblings, and a 3-year-old daughter, according to his family. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Wolley was fatally wounded in a crash after crossing the center line and striking an SUV on Temple Hill Road following a birthday celebration for his father, Raynard Sr.  The driver of the S…
Lucky Fan Wins Season Tickets To Baltimore Ravens For The Next 20 Years Lucky Fan Wins Season Tickets To Baltimore Ravens For The Next 20 Years
Lucky Fan Wins Season Tickets To Baltimore Ravens For The Next 20 Years A lucky Pasadena man has won club-level season tickets to see the Baltimore Ravens for the next 20 years after claiming a coveted contest with the Maryland Lottery, officials announced. Angelo Contrino III was announced as the winner of the Maryland Lottery's 2022 "Seats for 20 Years", earning two club-level tickets and a parking pass for all pre-season and regular-season home games for the next 20 years, announced Lottery officials. Contrino was one of six finalists and was able to tour the stadium and locker rooms before being met by former Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith, who announced Con…
SFU Linebackers Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say SFU Linebackers Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say
SFU Linebackers Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say Two 20-year-old football players from St. Francis University sexually assaulted and raped a woman who had never had sex before in a Pennsylvania basement, authorities detail in court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Marcel Mami, of Fredrick, MD, and Daunte White, of Wharton, NJ, have been arrested following a nearly six-month-long investigation on Tuesday, January 24, Loretto Borough police say. The unnamed Cambria County woman came forward during the summer following the assault during a house party in the borough on February 4, 2022, according to the affidavit of probable cause. The men…
Washington Commanders To Honor UVA Shooting Victims With Helmet Decals Washington Commanders To Honor UVA Shooting Victims With Helmet Decals
Washington Commanders To Honor UVA Shooting Victims With Helmet Decals When the Washington Commanders suit up on Sunday afternoon for their matchup against the Houston Texans, they’ll be doing so with the spirit of the entire University of Virginia community behind them. The Commanders announced that they will be wearing special helmet decals for the game on Sunday, Nov. 20 featuring the number of the three UVA football players who were gunned down in an on-campus shooting last week. The helmet will feature special stickers for Lavel Davis, Jr (1), Devin Chandler (15), and D’Sean Perry (41) in UVA colors. On Sunday the team will be wearing three helmet d…
Teen Suspect In Custody For Shooting, Attempted Robbery Of Commanders RB Brian Robinson: Police Teen Suspect In Custody For Shooting, Attempted Robbery Of Commanders RB Brian Robinson: Police
Teen Suspect In Custody For Shooting, Attempted Robbery Of Commanders RB Brian Robinson: Police Metropolitan Police investigators have apprehended a teenage armed robber who derailed the rookie season of Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson over the summer. A 17-year-old man - who was 16 at the time of the shooting - from Northeast, DC, has been arrested and charged with assault with intent to rob while armed with a gun, the agency announced late on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Due to his age, Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee III said that his name will not be released nor will any possible details about his legal history. "I was just happy they found somebody,"…
Maryland High School Football Coaches, Athletic Specialist Fired After Massive Football Brawl Maryland High School Football Coaches, Athletic Specialist Fired After Massive Football Brawl
Maryland High School Football Coaches, Athletic Specialist Fired After Massive Football Brawl Several Northwest High School football coaches as well as Gaithersburg High School's Athletic Specialist have been let go after a massive fight during a football game against the two schools last month, reports Fox 5 DC. The varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 16 was declared a double forfeit after the fight that appeared to have involved both players and coaches from both teams. After the fight, the Gaithersburg's Athletic Specialist filed assault charges against two members of the Northwest High School coaching staff, the outlet continued. Several minors and one 19-year-old were charge…
Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa Leads Team To Victory Days After Brother Tua's Gruesome Injury Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa Leads Team To Victory Days After Brother Tua's Gruesome Injury
Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa Leads Team To Victory Days After Brother Tua's Gruesome Injury The University of Maryland was led to victory by their quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa just days after his brother, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, was taken off the field on a stretcher in what many are saying was one of the most gruesome football injuries ever televised, reports Fox 5 DC. Taulia was reportedly struggling with the news of his brother's apparent severe head injury, and with the help of a FaceTime from Tua as well as his team "surrounding him [with support]", he was able to lead the Terrapins to a 27-13 win against the Michigan State Spartans, continues the outlet. …
Ravens Cornerback Jimmy Smith To Retire After 11 Seasons In Baltimore: Report Ravens Cornerback Jimmy Smith To Retire After 11 Seasons In Baltimore: Report
Ravens Cornerback Jimmy Smith To Retire After 11 Seasons In Baltimore: Report Cornerback Jimmy Smith announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, Oct. 3, after 11 solid years in Baltimore, the Ravens said.  Smith spent over a decade on the Ravens, despite several injuries, notably helping carry the team to win Super Bowl XLVII, in just his second season in the league, the team recalled.  The cornerback finished his career with 374 tackles, 74 passes defensed, 14 interceptions and three touchdowns. As a father of four, Smith said this is a good time to rest his body and leave the league just as he started: as a Raven. Click here for more from the Baltim…
New Jerseyans Hurt In Railing Collapse File Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders New Jerseyans Hurt In Railing Collapse File Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders
New Jerseyans Hurt In Railing Collapse File Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders A handful of New Jersey football fans are suing the Washington Commanders over a nearly-fatal incident after a game in January 2021, as reported by various news outlets. After a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts was greeting fans when a railing collapsed, injuring multiple spectators who fell between five and 10 feet onto concrete at FedEx Field. Four of the individuals who were hurt in the incident are suing the Commanders for gross negligence, seeking $300,000 to compensate for their physical and emotional pain, ESPN says. Soon after the incident, Hurts asked …
Football Game Fight Clears Frederick High School Stadium Football Game Fight Clears Frederick High School Stadium
Football Game Fight Clears Frederick High School Stadium The stands at Frederick High School were cleared after a fight broke out during a football game amongst spectators Friday, Sept. 9, officials said. The fight did not involved athletes on the field and was not between rivals of Middletown High School, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. The game resumed after the stadium was cleared. "School administration worked in collaboration with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office and the Frederick Police Department to ensure the safety and security of the event," officials said.  There will be a coordinated investigation between FCPS …
Baltimore Ravens Mascot 'Poe' Injures Drumstick, Out For The Season Baltimore Ravens Mascot 'Poe' Injures Drumstick, Out For The Season
Baltimore Ravens Mascot 'Poe' Injures Drumstick, Out For The Season Oh no!  Baltimore Ravens' mascot "Poe", has been put on injured reserve for the rest of the season after sustaining a serious injury to his "drumstick", announces head coach John Harbaugh. Head Coach John Harbaugh with a very important personnel announcement... pic.twitter.com/4VuBib5tyK — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 1, 2022 The Ravens' head coach continues that the team is working hard to find Poe's replacement for the season, "turning over every stone" until they are successful.  Rest up, Poe. pic.twitter.com/2Q437FzbPy — NFL (@NFL) September 1, 2022 Get well soon, Poe!…
Baltimore HS Football Star, Penn State Recruit Dies Trying To Beat Train: Report Baltimore HS Football Star, Penn State Recruit Dies Trying To Beat Train: Report
Baltimore HS Football Star, Penn State Recruit Dies Trying To Beat Train: Report A standout football player from Baltimore with an offer to play for Penn State was killed on his way to school when his car was hit by a train Wednesday, Feb. 2, according to multiple news reports. Lamar Patterson, 18, was running late for school at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore when he tried to "beat a train" through an intersection in Linthicum around 9 a.m., the Orlando Sentinel says citing sources close to the family. The junior wide receiver's Honda Accord failed to stop for the lowering railroad gates and red flashing traffic signals, the outlet says. A Kissimmee, Florida native,…