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Michael Howes

Michael Howes is a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he serves as sports editor and football beat reporter for The Diamondback. He has covered high school sports for The Washington Post and spent a summer reporting on community issues for The Herald-Mail in Hagerstown.

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, second from left, celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble in a Week 9 win over the Dolphins. The Ravens forced three turnovers in their dominant win over the Dolphins. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Ravens’ defense looks like it’s turning a corner: ‘Have to keep showing up’

November 7, 2025 at 1:13 p.m.

Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr is pleased with his unit's recent improvement, but stresses that the defense has much more work to do.

Severna Park quarterback Blake Howell has led the team to its best season in recent memory. (JOHN GILLIS/FREELANCE)

Top 5 Baltimore-area high school football games to watch in Week 9

October 30, 2025 at 4:07 p.m.

Here are the top high school football games going on this week around Baltimore.

The Maryland women's basketball team poses for a group photo at its annual media day in College Park. The Terps enter the season ranked 10th in the preseason AP Poll. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

No. 10 Maryland women’s basketball enters season with Final 4 aspirations

October 30, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.

Maryland women’s basketball has reached two Elite Eights over the past decade. Yet one stage has eluded them lately: the Final Four.

New Terps men's basketball coach Buzz Williams poses during the team’s media day. Williams says he's not sure what to expect from his first Maryland team. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

What can fans expect from Maryland basketball in Buzz Williams’ debut year?

October 30, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

Maryland men's basketball has low outside expectations in Buzz Williams' first season in College Park. The Terps aren't too concerned.

AACS players celebrate after sweeping Maryvale Prep to win the IAAM A Conference title on Sunday at Stevenson. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

No. 2 AACS volleyball completes undefeated season with IAAM A Conference title

October 27, 2025 at 2:31 p.m.

No. 2 AACS volleyball captured its first Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference title, sweeping No. 6 Maryvale Prep.

Tywan Baker had an interception and a touchdown reception in No. 6 Mervo’s 42-0 win over Forest Park. (Michael Howes/The Baltimore Sun)

No. 6 Mervo football defeats Forest Park, 42-0, extends winning streak to 7

October 25, 2025 at 1:35 p.m.

Mervo football forced five turnovers and got six total touchdowns from quarterback Jaylin Soloman in the big win.

Guilford Park running Tyler Lee has helped lead a 7-0 start to the season

Top 5 Baltimore-area high school football games to watch in Week 8

October 24, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

Guilford Park looks to take another step toward the Howard County championship in just its second varsity season when it plays Howard.

Mercy senior goalkeeper Sarah Graham, left, notched her eighth shutout, and junior Ava Hartman scored her 13th goal to lift No. 2 Mercy past No. 3 Maryvale, 1-0. (Michael Howes/Staff)

No. 2 Mercy girls soccer defeats No. 3 Maryvale Prep to claim conference regular-season title

October 22, 2025 at 2:45 p.m.

Ava Hartman scored the only goal as Mercy beat Maryvale Prep to clinch the IAAM A Conference regular-season championship.

Edgewood's Michael Robinson has 491 rushing yards and an average of 119.2 passing yards per game leading into Thursday's game against C. Milton Wright.

Top 5 Baltimore-area football games to watch in Week 7

October 16, 2025 at 11:37 a.m.

C. Milton Wright takes on Edgewood in a key Harford County clash, headlining this week in high school football across Baltimore.

Duncan Morgen-Westrick, who works as part of the Baltimore Board of Officials referees, spoke out against a recent court ruling saying officials do not have the authority to remove a player from a game because of a suspected injury. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Md. court rules high school refs are without authority on player injuries

October 15, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.

Maryland high school referee Duncan Morgen-Westrick’s case highlights concussion law limits, fueling debate over officials’ roles, training and player safety.

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