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CBS News
4 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Maryland leaders push law to protect student-athletes from heat-related illnesses in Jordan McNair's name
Federal and Maryland leaders are taking a big step to protect student-athletes across the country from heat-related death and illnesses, in the name of former Maryland Terrapins football player Jordan McNair, who died of heat-related illness in 2018. The Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act is being reintroduced in Congress which will include protections for college and high school athletic programs. This bill honors Jordan McNair, a former freshman on the University of Maryland football team, who collapsed due to heatstroke during practice on May 29, 2018. That day, his temperature reached 106 degrees, and roughly 90 minutes passed before he arrived at a nearby hospital to receive medical attention. He was airlifted to the University of Maryland Medical Center Shock Trauma Center to receive an emergency liver transplant, but died two weeks later. Since his death, Jordan McNair's parents, Martin 'Marty' McNair and Tonya Wilson, have been working to better educate people about heat-related illnesses. Jordan's family started the Jordan McNair Foundation, a nonprofit that works to educate student athletes, parents, and the football community at large on the signs and symptoms of heatstroke and heat-related illnesses. "What we've done is, you know, we've evolved from heat-related injuries to emergency action, plan, preparation, and education to student athlete education, and parent education, just in regards to the ever-changing collegiate landscape," Martin 'Marty' McNair said. McNair's story is what inspired U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) and U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) to introduce the Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act. "This type of injury, you know, most people, as I always said, you know, it doesn't impact you until it falls on your lap, or it's in your living room," said Marty McNair. "Unfortunately, this is that time of year when these types of injuries always occur." This is not the first time Maryland leaders have introduced this bill. In 2023, Congressman Mfume, and U.S. Senator Ben Cardin brought the bill to the forefront, but according to the Congress website, it never made it out of committee. "We lost Jordan McNair and several others, both here in Maryland and across the country," said Maryland U.S Congressman Kweisi Mfume. "So it is important for athletes not only to compete and to use their God given talent, but colleges, universities, and high schools need to make sure that they are protected." "Jordan McNair would be 26 today [in 2025]. We must honor his memory by getting this legislation passed," said Senator Angela Alsobrooks. The new bill that has been introduced will require both college and high school athletic programs to implement heat illness emergency action plans (EAPs) in consultation with local emergency responders, including the operation and use of cold-water immersion equipment. "Our goal really for this is to really create a baseline standard across the nation where they have all of the correct or all of the same safety systems in place when it comes to these injuries," Marty McNair said. Since Jordan McNair's death, the University of Maryland and other institutions have taken steps to prevent and treat heat-related injuries among their student athletes, including: "I look at Jordan every single day, especially when we make this type of impact," said Marty McNair. "I had no idea that he would be the poster boy for student athlete, safety, and how much, how much impactful, much more impactful his legacy would be." To learn more about the Jordan McNair Foundation and the events they host you can visit
Fox News
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Angel Reese ecstatic as her brother Julian signs with Lakers after going undrafted
Angel Reese is one proud sister after watching her brother Julian accomplish his own professional basketball goal. Julian Reese, the former forward for the Maryland Terrapins, was signed as an undrafted free agent to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday following the two NBA Draft rounds in prior days. The Terrapins celebrated the signing with a post of their own on X, and Angel Reese hopped in to congratulate her brother. She also encouraged her little brother to take advantage of what was ahead. "OPPORTUNITY," she wrote over Maryland's post. "COME ON JU." The younger Reese, who goes by "Juju," played four seasons at Maryland, where he tallied 1,488 points over his career. He also had 1,015 rebounds, which made him one of only two players in Terrapins history to have 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in their career. Kevin Willard, Maryland's head coach, spoke about Julian Reese's impact on the program back in February. "I really believe one day Julian's number will be hanging from the rafters," he said, per 247Sports. "Because in an era where kids showed no loyalty, kids get up and go anytime they want, money this and that, this young man didn't transfer." The Terrapins made it to the Sweet Sixteen this past NCAA Tournament after Reese averaged 13.3 points and nine rebounds per game during his senior campaign. He earned All-Big Ten honorable mention honors for the third straight season. Now, Reese will be joining the Lakers' Summer League roster, where he will team up with players like Bronny James and Dalton Knecht with hopes of impressing Los Angeles coaches enough to make the roster, or at least land with their G-League team. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
USA Today
19-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Rumor: Pelicans 'really like' Maryland center Derik Queen in 2025 NBA draft
Former Maryland center Derik Queen is reportedly drawing interest from the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2025 NBA draft, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68. Queen was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, averaging 16.5 points, nine rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in 36 games on 52.6% shooting from the field. He helped lead the Terrapins to their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2016. The 6-foot-10 standout is highly touted for his versatility on offense and ability to score in various ways. He is a tremendous competitor and demonstrated throughout the year his ability to impact games on defense, traits that some believe make him the best big man in the draft. Queen, also an AP All-American honorable mention, set the program freshman scoring record (594 points) after registering 12 20-point games and 15 double-doubles, which led all first-year players. He ranked sixth in scoring average among Power Four freshmen. Queen competed in the combine last month, registering a 7-foot wingspan in the anthropometric measurement testing. He dazzled with that length with the Terrapins, another key trait that makes him an intriguing prospect at the next level. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle The 20-year-old is among the prospects who have worked out with the Pelicans. The team has also hosted several other projected first-rounders, including Nique Clifford (Colorado State), Cedric Coward (Washington State), Egor Demin (BYU) and Kon Knueppel (Duke), among others. New Orleans, led by new vice president Joe Dumars, acquired a second first-round pick on Tuesday, the 23rd overall selection from Indiana. The group appears to be set on adding two rookies for next season and could be zeroing in on Queen in the lottery. The draft will feature a two-night format for the second consecutive year, with the first round scheduled for June 25 and the second round for June 26 in Brooklyn, New York.
New York Post
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Stefon Diggs parties at sister's wedding after boat video controversy
Stefon Diggs had himself a weekend. The newly signed Patriots wideout was all smiles while dancing at his sister's wedding on Friday, according to a video on social media. Diggs, who wore a black suit and tie, was seen jumping up and down on the floor to 'Be Faithful' by Fatman Scoop. Advertisement He appeared to be dancing with his sister, who was seen smiling as she watched him bust a move. It's unclear if his girlfriend, rapper Cardi B, was at the wedding. Advertisement 5 Stefon Diggs hit the dance floor at his sister's wedding. X 5 Stefon Diggs hit the dance floor at his sister's wedding. X 5 Stefon Diggs hit the dance floor at his sister's wedding. X The Grammy winner wasn't seen in the viral video. Advertisement Cardi B attended Diggs' youth football camp, which took place at the University of Maryland at SECU Stadium, his alma mater, on Saturday. The All-Pro wideout, who is is a native of Gaithersburg, decided to forgo his senior season with the Terrapins to enter the 2015 NFL Draft. His brother, Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, was at the camp, along with Texans wideout DeMario 'Pop' Douglas, Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey and retired Super Bowl champion tight end Vernon Davis. Advertisement Cardi B then attended the 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. 5 Cardi B at the 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Celebration, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California on June 8, 2025. Rob Latour/Shutterstock Last month, Diggs and Cardi B made waves on social media after they were spotted partying on a boat in Miami with a group of bikini-clad women — and the four-time Pro Bowler was holding a pink substance, as seen in another video online. Cardi B made their relationship Instagram official at the time, including sultry photos on the boat, and a video of the rapper giving him a lap dance. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the boat video, saying he was aware of it and that he talks to his players every day. 5 Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs stretches during an OTA offseason workout at Gillette Stadium on June 2, 2025. Boston Globe via Getty Images Diggs, 31, signed a three-year deal in March worth a maximum of $69 million. The All-Pro receiver arrived at Patriots organized team activities last Monday after missing voluntary workouts the week prior.
USA Today
02-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Maryland coach raves about pair of Dolphins draft picks
Maryland coach raves about pair of Dolphins draft picks The Miami Dolphins drafted a pair of Maryland Terrapins in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft this past April. According to Maryland head coach Mike Locksley, the Dolphins got a pair of tremendous leaders in safety Dante Trader Jr. and defensive lineman Jordan Phillips. "Here in our program we really do encourage our players to learn to be pros as quickly as they can," Locksley told Travis Wingfield on the Dolphins' "Drive Time" podcast. "We define being a professional as, it's 24/7 as opposed to a job, which is eight hours, nine to five, whatever that eight-hour window is." Locksley continued, "Both those guys were 24/7 guys you know from a recovery standpoint, understanding the way to take care of their bodies, proper sleep, morning routines, you know, with guys like Dante and Jordan they both were early risers, that studied the game." Trader, who was even more recruited in the college ranks for his lacrosse skills, has the "it" factor that a defense needs, according to Locksley. "There's no doubt [about] Dante and his aptitude and his football intelligence," Locksley said. "He was a guy that, if you can teach it, then you can execute it. And he's one of those guys that I see all the time grabbing the young safeties, the young corners and imparting the wisdom that he gained from not just his successes but failures as well as a young player." Phillips has multi-sport experience too. The defensive lineman was a wrestler and Locksley says that background makes a difference on the football field. 'Because of wrestling, he understood body-under-body, pad-under-pad, and that's how you eat up double teams, that's how you maintain the line of scrimmage the low man typically wins,' Locksley told Wingfield. "He did his job in our system, and I know coming into this draft some of the knock on him was the lack of production, because what we asked him to do was eat up double teams powerfully, and knock the line back, and it affected the run game quite a bit. "They don't get a credit for that production because it doesn't have a tackle, doesn't say TFL [tackle for loss], but when other people are making TFLs because he's pushed the 'A-gap' three yards deep, people that know football understand what that brings to the table." Safety and defensive line are positions where a rookie could potentially see significant snaps for the Dolphins. Miami has several safeties who will battle for the top two spots on the depth chart. The defensive line was an area of major concern heading into the draft, and Phillips was one of three rookie defensive linemen selected among the Dolphins' eight total selections. With a thin room behind veteran Zach Sieler, Phillips and his draft classmates on the line will be thrown into the fire early. While Phillips and Trader Jr. were Day 3 picks, their collegiate coach is convinced both former Terrapins will make an early impact for the Dolphins. "It couldn't have been to a better organization for both those guys, and I think it's a great fit," Locksley said.
