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Heyward-Bey remains confident despite struggles

Nov. 11, 2009
Darrius Heyward-Bey has done nothing in the first half of his rookie season to quiet the critics who questioned why the Oakland Raiders drafted him seventh overall ahead of many more accomplished receivers. Brought in for his breakaway speed that Oakland...
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Crabtree prepared to sit out 2009 season

Crabtree prepared to sit out 2009 season

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Former Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree is prepared to skip the 2009 NFL season, his adviser, David Wells, told ESPN.com Thursday.

COL FB: Virginia Tech 23, Maryland 13

BLACKSBURG, Va., Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Freshman Darren Evans rushed for 253 yards Thursday and Virginia Tech improved its chances for a berth in the ACC title game by downing No. 21 Maryland 23-13.

COL FB: Maryland 26, Wake Forest 0

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Quarterback Chris Turner completed 28-of-41 passes for 321 yards with one touchdown Saturday, helping Maryland blast 19th-ranked Wake Forest 26-0.

COL FB: Maryland 35, California 27

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Da'Rel Scott and Chris Turner accounted for four touchdowns Saturday, keying Maryland's surprising 35-27 victory over No. 25 California.

4 in Black Muslim group to stand trial

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Four members of a controversial Muslim group in Oakland, Calif., should be tried on charges of kidnapping and torturing two women last year, a judge has ruled.

COL FB: Maryland 42, Boston College 35

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Chris Turner was 21-of-27 passing for 337 yards and three touchdowns Saturday night, as Maryland sent No. 8 Boston College to it second straight loss, 42-35.

COL FB: Maryland 24, Purdue 7

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Sam Hollenbach threw two touchdown passes Friday night as Maryland beat Purdue, 24-7, at the Champ Sports Bowl in Orlando.

COL FB: Maryland 14, Miami-Florida 13

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Darrius Heyward-Bey caught five passes for 175 yards and two TDs and Trey Covington had a key interception Saturday as No. 24 Maryland beat Miami, 14-13.

COL FB: Georgia Tech 27, Maryland 23

ATLANTA, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Tashard Choice rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns Saturday as No. 20 Georgia Tech rebounded from a nine-point deficit to defeat Maryland, 27-23.

'Ironhead' Heyward dead at 39

ATLANTA, May 27 (UPI) -- Former NFL fullback Craig "Ironhead" Heyward has died at 39 following a 7 1/2-year battle with a recurring brain tumor.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch