Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, a political rookie, saw his social media followings soar after the first Republican debate. His followers on X increased 18% in one week while more established republicans didn’t cross 1% growth.
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Charting the Elite Statistical Performances of the 2023 NCAA Lacrosse Season
The 2023 NCAA lacrosse season represented a marked shift from 2022. All four of last season’s Final Four teams are already eliminated from competition and there has been unusual parity across the country. With only eight teams remaining, it is…
Child care prices account for more of median family incomes in Somerset and Baltimore City, data shows
Families in Central Maryland may spend more money in childcare than jurisdictions in Western Maryland and on the Eastern Shore, but they make higher median family incomes than other places.
Orioles’ international scouting strategy initiates shifts in team characteristics
An international scouting operation developed in 2019 is creating more diverse minor league affiliate teams.
Coaching turnover has increased in MLS, some top European leagues
The MLS, England’s Premier League, France’s Ligue 1 and the German Bundesliga have seen the number of coaching changes increase over the past 27 years.
The “multiverse” of music genres is warping into a sea of vibes
Once rigid classifications around music genres are deteriorating as streaming algorithms tailor sounds to listeners. Are vibes the future?
Historically successful UCLA gymnastics faces challenges in move to Big Ten
UCLA will join the Big Ten in August 2024, meaning its gymnastics team will take on a new slate of conference opponents during the 2025 season.
New MLB rules lead to shorter games and more stolen bases
A pitch clock, larger bases, and shift restrictions are the new normal for Major League Baseball, after being tested at the minor league level last year.
Maryland Women’s Basketball regular season attendance skyrockets but inequality still prevalent
The women’s team had an average attendance of 7,379 this regular season, their highest since 2009, yet still trailed men by almost 7,000 a game.