Board Recommends UMD Head Football Coach, AD Should Keep Jobs
University of Maryland's head football coach, DJ Durkin, and the school's athletic director, Damon Evans, are set to keep their jobs following the death of Jordan McNair.
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University of Maryland's head football coach, DJ Durkin, and the school's athletic director, Damon Evans, are set to keep their jobs following the death of Jordan McNair.
The University System of Maryland Board of Regent has released the full report into UMD's football program.
Javon Leake rushed for three touchdowns and scored on a 97-yard kickoff return, and Maryland rolled past Illinois 63-33 Saturday.
The board has made no final decisions regarding personnel, the statement said Thursday. They will continue their deliberations Friday afternoon.
The report, which has not been publicly released yet, did not link the culture of the football program to McNair's death.
In a closed meeting Tuesday, the University's governing board discussed whether the culture and coaching practices of the football program should be changed, and whether to keep Coach D.J. Durkin, who has been on administrative leave since August.
As the public awaits to see the results of an independent report into the alleged toxic culture within University of Maryland's football program, university president Wallace Loh has a tough decision to make about head coach DJ Durkin.
The Ravens and Horseshoe casino announced the first ever official partnership between the two, one of the only of its kind in the entire NFL.
Kasim Hill threw three touchdown passes, Ty Johnson ran for 132 yards and Maryland had five interceptions against woeful Rutgers in a 34-7 victory Saturday.
Following a victory over Minnesota and a refreshing week off, Maryland is poised to take its initial plunge into the Big Ten East.
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents released its investigation findings into University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair's death Friday.
Maryland and Minnesota open Big Ten play Saturday sharing an unwanted bond: Both are mourning the loss of a teammate.
McNair died in June after suffering heat stroke at a football workout at the University of Maryland.
Thanks to some untimely penalties, Maryland found itself down 14-10 at halftime to Mid-American Conference team Bowling Green. Then the Terps' running game took over.
Alex Collins enters this season looking to gain 1,000 yards, enhance his stature among NFL running backs and help the Ravens reach the postseason for the first time since 2014.
No charges will be filed against the Baltimore police officers who shot and killed Bilal Abdullah Jr., last summer, the attorney general said.
An unsettled weather pattern continues with multiple chances of rain and wintry weather in the forecast.
A Delaware state trooper and the suspect are dead after a shooting at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, officials say.
A new agreement made Howard County firefighters the first in the state to be allowed off-duty medical cannabis use, but those firefighters hope momentum builds statewide.
Before the Baltimore Ravens' game against the New England Patriots, a rogue firework shot down at the field during the player introductions.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
WJZ is learning about the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa and the history of the Sankofa Children’s Museum.
Wonder, a mealtime platform that lets customers order from multiple restaurants in a single order, has opened its first Baltimore-area location at Canton Crossing.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus join WJZ At 9 to celebrate the Christmas season.
Charm City Sings Director, Heidi Ackerman, joins us to share details about the choir's upcoming holiday performances.
The Winter Village activation invites guests to celebrate the winter season in style with unparalleled waterfront views and a rotating multi-course menu.
It's been a challenging season for the Ravens, but six members of the team have been named to the AFC roster for the Pro Bowl Games.
A former Howard County baseball star had his jersey retired after he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Baltimore Ravens' playoff hopes are on life support after their 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is injured again.
The Patriots and Ravens find themselves in a primetime showdown on Sunday Night Football in Baltimore. Here is how to watch.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
WJZ-TV's Marty Bass has your latest weather forecast.
An unsettled weather pattern continues with multiple chances of rain and wintry weather in the forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Marylanders could see a mix of wintry weather and rain early Tuesday.
Parts of Maryland may see a light mix of wintry weather early Tuesday morning.
The U.S. military is pursuing a third tanker carrying sanctioned oil.
Tuesday marked four years since Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley died after an ambush-style shooting.
Multiple people are injured after a gas explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
The Justice Department on Tuesday released thousands more documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A Delaware State Police trooper was killed during a shooting at a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) location in Wilmington, officials said. A suspect was taken into custody.
