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Sudden Death At 55 Of Longtime Coach Bill Courtney Stuns Division I College Basketball World Sudden Death At 55 Of Longtime Coach Bill Courtney Stuns Division I College Basketball World
Sudden Death At 55 Of Longtime Coach Bill Courtney Stuns Division I College Basketball World Bill Courtney, a respected Division I college basketball coach and current assistant at Temple University, died suddenly at age 55, the school announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13.  Courtney’s unexpected death has left the college basketball world in shock, with tributes pouring in from across the country. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Courtney played collegiately at Bucknell before launching a coaching career that spanned more than three decades. He joined Temple’s staff in June and quickly became a valued member of the Owls’ program. Before Temple, Courtney served as interim head coach at …

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Virginia Tech Lands James Franklin In Bold Hire Following Penn State Collapse Virginia Tech Lands James Franklin In Bold Hire Following Penn State Collapse
Virginia Tech Lands James Franklin In Bold Hire Following Penn State Collapse Virginia Tech didn’t just make a hire on Monday — it made a statement. James Franklin, the nationally recognized program-builder who turned Penn State into a perennial contender before it all collapsed this season, is officially the new head coach of Hokies Football, university officials announced in Blacksburg. The move marks a major swing for the Hokies, who said the hire reflects "total alignment between the Board of Visitors, University leadership, and the school’s Search Committee as part of an 'Invest to Win' push to restore the program to national prominence." Franklin, who fell out…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Softball Coach Arrested On Child Rape, Abuse Charges: Police Maryland Softball Coach Arrested On Child Rape, Abuse Charges: Police
Maryland Softball Coach Arrested On Child Rape, Abuse Charges: Police A longtime Maryland softball coach is behind bars after being arrested on child sex abuse charges, authorities announced. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 59-year-old Michael J. Pusateri on a warrant charging him with rape, assault, sex abuse of a minor, and soliciting child pornography, officials said Tuesday, Sept. 9. Pusateri, of Baltimore County, has an extensive background in coaching, officials said.  Police said he served as a Parkville Recreation Council softball coach, a volunteer assistant coach at Kenwood High Sc…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
World Series Champion, Two-Time MLB All-Star Dies At Age 44 World Series Champion, Two-Time MLB All-Star Dies At Age 44
World Series Champion, Two-Time MLB All-Star Dies At Age 44 A flame-throwing closer who helped deliver the Chicago White Sox’s first World Series title in 88 years, has died. Bobby Jenks' death came Friday, July 4, following a battle with stomach cancer. He was 44. Jenks made his Major League debut in 2005 and quickly became one of the most dominant closers in the game.  That October, he pitched in all four games of the World Series against the Houston Astros, recording the final out of Game 4 to clinch the championship for Chicago. Known for his 100-plus mph fastball and commanding presence on the mound, Jenks was named to the American Leagu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Grambling State Hires Maryland High School Champion Coach Desmin Wade Grambling State Hires Maryland High School Champion Coach Desmin Wade
Grambling State Hires Maryland High School Champion Coach Desmin Wade A Montgomery County coach who led one of Maryland’s top high school basketball programs to historic success is heading to the big stage at Grambling State. Desmin Wade, a Forestville native who turned James Hubert Blake High School into a powerhouse, has been hired as the new general manager and assistant coach for Grambling State University’s men’s basketball program, officials announced. Wade leaves Blake after a dominant five-year stretch that included a 91-35 record, four Division Championships, one county title, and five regional championship appearances. In 2024-2025, Wade guided the…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Speeding Tesla Driver In Maryland Crash That Killed Veteran, Father Gets Prison Time Speeding Tesla Driver In Maryland Crash That Killed Veteran, Father Gets Prison Time
Speeding Tesla Driver In Maryland Crash That Killed Veteran, Father Gets Prison Time A Maryland man who was driving nearly double the speed limit when he slammed into another car, killing a popular youth football coach and father of three, has been sentenced to jail time, prosecutors announced. William John Sternhagen, 63, of Severna Park, pleaded guilty to negligent manslaughter and reckless driving in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court on Tuesday, June 10, officials said. A judge sentenced Sternhagen to 10 years, suspending all but 18 months of active incarceration. He will also serve five years of supervised probation after his release, according to the State’s Attorney’s…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Sports Shocker: Knicks Fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau After Best Postseason Run In 25 Years Sports Shocker: Knicks Fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau After Best Postseason Run In 25 Years
Sports Shocker: Knicks Fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau After Best Postseason Run In 25 Years In a move that has sent shockwaves throughout the sports world, the New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after he led the team to their best postseason run in 25 years. The Knicks fell to the Indiana Pacers four games to two in the Eastern Conference finals, marking the first time they were one series away from the NBA finals since 2000. They also lost to the Pacers that year. Thibodeau has been the Knicks’ coach for five years. The team's 23 playoff wins the last three seasons are third in the NBA behind only the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets. When he took ov…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show In his first candid interview since a disastrous CBS appearance, Bill Belichick is clearing up rumors about his 24-year-old girlfriend—most notably, reports that she was the reason HBO scrapped its "Hard Knocks" series, which would have followed his new team as it prepares for the season. The eight-time Super Bowl winner and current head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill spoke on the "Pivot" podcast Friday, May 16, about his new book,"The Art of Winning: Lessons From a Life in Football." But it was impossible to ignore the buzz surrounding his girlfriend, Jordon Hudso…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Coach, Maryland Father Killed In DC Plane Crash 'Made Incredible Impact On Young Skaters' Coach, Maryland Father Killed In DC Plane Crash 'Made Incredible Impact On Young Skaters'
Coach, Maryland Father Killed In DC Plane Crash 'Made Incredible Impact On Young Skaters' The local skating community is reeling from an unthinkable loss after beloved coach Alexandr "Sasha" Kirsanov was among those killed in the crash of American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River. Kirsanov, a longtime coach at Ice World, is being remembered as more than just a mentor—he was a guiding light for countless young skaters, instilling not only technical skill but also confidence, perseverance, and love for the sport.  According to US Figure Skating, Kirsanov was a professional ice dancer who previously competed for the United States, Azerbaijan and Russia, and last competed…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Bill Belichick's Recruiting Trail Hits Maryland Catholic Schools (PHOTOS) Bill Belichick's Recruiting Trail Hits Maryland Catholic Schools (PHOTOS)
Bill Belichick's Recruiting Trail Hits Maryland Catholic Schools (Photos) Some coaching legends came together in Maryland on Thursday, Jan. 16. Former New England Patriots legend Bill Belichick made a pitstop at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville to check in with Sports Illustrated's Maryland Coach of the Year Bill McGregor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DeMatha High School (@demathacatholic) McGregor has been a fixture at Dematha Catholic for decades, leading them to multiple championships and undefeated seasons. He led the DeMatha (10-1) back to the state championship, when they won their…

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by Zak Failla
News
Maryland Ironman Winner, Dallastown HS Teacher Killed In Bicycle Crash: Officials Maryland Ironman Winner, Dallastown HS Teacher Killed In Bicycle Crash: Officials
Maryland Ironman Winner, Dallastown HS Teacher Killed In Bicycle Crash: Officials A former Ironman Maryland All-Around winner and popular Pennsylvania high school teacher was killed in a bicycle crash in York County, friends and officials announced on Monday, July 29.  Joseph "Joe" Klinedinst, 48 of York, died at the scene of a crash at the intersection of Mt Pisgah and Ducktown roads in Hellam Township at 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, according to the coroner's release and later identified by family friends and a county commissioner.  Our deepest condolences to the Klinedinst family as yesterday our community lost a great man. Joe Klinedinst sadly... Posted by Ma…

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by Jillian Pikora