Author: Varun Shankar

The Diamondback Sports Digest: Maryland football is going bowling

In this week’s newsletter, we’ll cover Maryland football’s all-important sixth victory, women’s basketball’s loss to South Carolina, men’s basketball’s uneven start to the season and more.

Varun Shankar
November 13, 2023

The Diamondback Sports Digest: Basketball is almost back

In this week's newsletter: Maryland basketball's media days, how a Maryland football wide receiver got to College Park and a first look at baseball’s reshaped roster.

Varun Shankar
October 23, 2023

The Diamondback Sports Digest: Maryland football partying like it’s 2001

In this week's newsletter: Maryland football's win over Indiana, Maryland men’s and women’s soccer’s scoring struggles, a football recruit’s explosive performance and more.

Varun Shankar
October 2, 2023

The Diamondback Sports Digest: Maryland football improves to 2-0 despite disastrous start

In this edition, Maryland football improves to 2-0 despite a poor start, Maryland softball introduces new coach Lauren Karn, Maryland volleyball’s wide-ranging backgrounds offer unique perspectives and more.

Varun Shankar
September 11, 2023

Maryland softball’s season ends in NISC semifinals with 4-3 loss to Iowa

The Terps were held to four hits in the season-ending defeat.

Varun Shankar
May 20, 2023

Defensive line, veteran receivers impress in Maryland football’s spring game

Graduate transfer receiver Tyrese Chambers caught two touchdowns and won the game's MVP

Varun Shankar
April 29, 2023

Maryland gives coach Mike Locksley amended contract with average salary of $6.1 million

The amended deal bumps the coach's salary up to $5.5 million in 2023 and will increase by $300,000 every year until the deal’s last year in 2027, per a Maryland source.

Varun Shankar
April 28, 2023

What to watch for during Maryland football’s Red-White spring game

Saturday's exhibition could give Terps fans an early look at a reshaped offensive line and wide receiver room.

Varun Shankar
April 28, 2023

Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks selected 24th overall by New York Giants in NFL Draft

The former Terp was the fourth cornerback selected and the first Maryland player selected in the first round since 2019.

Varun Shankar
April 27, 2023

Maryland football to wear retro “Terps Script” uniforms in 2023 and beyond

The uniforms will be the full-time look for the Terps for the first time since the 1991 season.

Varun Shankar
April 17, 2023