Time for a new sports update for 2025. The covid virus finally has subsided and no longer has an impact on sports. No games have been postponed and just a few players have missed games because of covid-related problems this past year in all sports. The fans have fully returned to watching the games with no limited attendance and a just few fans wearing masks. But, I personally have not been to any sporting event the past four years.
The Washington football team was a mess, but the re-boot is finally happening. No longer the "Redskins", the "Commanders" do have a new owner(Josh Harris) and hired a new GM and manager(Dan Quinn). The turn around was unbelievable. They went from 4-14 to 14-5 this past year, making and winning in the playoffs. They have a good defense and some very good receivers on offence, but still need an offensive line. The team has several good young players on both offense and defense, and and they have a good quarterback in rookie Jalen Daniels, their first draft choice this past year. The team needs a good pass rusher and another good wide receiver. The NFL East division has the Philadelphia Eagles which made it to the Super Bowl, and Dallas is always tough to beat.
The Washington Wizards traded away several veteran players the past year which has helped the team. They have a very young team and depth, but this team has not totally jelled and are having terrible season. They have a good coach, but they are not playing good this season and won't make the playoffs this year. More changes may be coming. This is a team that just can't make it over the hump and become a very good team. The Wizards need to keep building to get better.
In college sports, the Maryland Terps football team had a losing season with their head coach Mike Locksley. They did not earn a bowl bid. The Terps lose their quarterback for next season, but they still have great receivers and good running backs. The defense has to get better. The Terps had another good recruiting season again this year, but need to show more improvement or won't keep getting good recruiting classes. This could be the last year for Locksey if they don't return to a bowl bid.
The Maryland Terps basketball team got off to a great start last season but did not make the NCAA playoffs. This year the Terps have been ranked in top 30, but half the season is still left and are a "bubble" team for making the NCAA tournament this March. They need to win a few more big games to make the tournament. The women's basketball team is also in the Top 20 and have a good chance to be in the women's tournament.
The Maryland Terps baseball team was better last season and should be good this coming year. The Terps have lost several good players to the draft but have a good new young coach and had another good recruiting class this year. They should be ranked in the top 40 for this coming season and are looking to advance to the college World Series.