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George Gerbo hosts the Front Page Podcast, District of Sports Podcast, covers University of Maryland football and men’s basketball, and is the media coordinator for The Washington Times. A West Virginia native, he is a 2009 graduate of West Virginia University and a 2017 graduate of the University of Maryland, both in broadcast journalism. Before coming to the Times in 2019, George spent seven years working in a variety of capacities on Capitol Hill and with the U.S. House of Representatives. He can be reached at ggerbo@washingtontimes.com.

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In Gee Chun, of South Korea, holds her ball after finishing her round on the ninth hole during the first round in the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Congressional Country Club, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

First-round 64 at Women’s PGA Championship gives Chun Congressional course record

South Korean In Gee Chun outclassed her competition in Thursday's first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, shooting a course-record 64 on a wet and cool day at Congressional Country Club.

June 23, 2022

Nelly Korda watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Belmont, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) **FILE**

Congressional set to reveal makeover at Women’s PGA Championship

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship tees off at Congressional Country Club on Thursday, and the LPGA's first visit also serves as a reintroduction of the course after a substantial renovation of every hole from tee to green.

June 22, 2022

Jason Day looks over his putt with his caddie holding the umbrella over them during the 2nd round of the Wells Fargo Championship at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, Potomac, MD, May 6, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Day extends lead to three at water-logged Wells Fargo

Jason Day continued his Wells Fargo Championship momentum, shooting a 3-under 67 in Friday's soggy second round to move to 10-under for the tournament and take a three-shot lead into the weekend.

May 6, 2022

Jason Day follows through on a swing during the 1st round of the Wells Fargo Championship at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, Potomac, MD, May 5, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Day holds one-shot lead after first round of Wells Fargo Championship

Jason Day used eight birdies, including five on the back nine at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, to post a 7-under 63 and take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday.

May 5, 2022

Rory McIlroy speaks to reporters at the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Potomac, Md. (AP Photo/Ben Nuckols)

Birthday boy McIlroy seeks success again in D.C. area at Wells Fargo

Rory McIlroy won his first major at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda. But for success to come once again for him in the nation's capital at the Wells Fargo Championship, it's going to be on a course that's new to him.

May 4, 2022

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after holing out from the bunker for a birdie during the final round at the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

McIlroy, PGA Tour return to D.C. area for relocated Wells Fargo Championship

PGA Tour golf returns to the nation's capital this week for the first time in four years as the Wells Fargo Championship makes a unique appearance at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm.

May 3, 2022

Maryland football head coach Michael Locksley looks on during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton) **FILE**

Copeland stars, Tagovailoa shines in Maryland spring practice finale

Taulia Tagovailoa looked as good as Maryland fans remembered, and his Red team's offense shined with transfer wide receiver Jacob Copeland as the Terrapins wrapped up spring practice with their annual intrasquad game.

April 30, 2022

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley watches during the first half of an NCAA football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland announces contract extension for Locksley

The University of Maryland announced a contract extension for football coach Mike Locksley on Friday that will keep him in College Park through 2026.

April 29, 2022

Kevin Willard, center, poses with Maryland University president Darryll Pines, left, and athletic director Damon Evans during a news conference announcing Willard as the new head coach of the Maryland men's NCAA college basketball team, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New Terrapins coach Willard sets high expectations for what follows in College Park

Kevin Willard officially introduced as Maryland's new men's basketball coach Tuesday night.

March 22, 2022

Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard reacts from the bench during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against TCU, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Maryland names Kevin Willard as men’s basketball coach

The University of Maryland named Kevin Willard as its new men's basketball coach, athletic director Damon Evans announced Monday morning.

March 21, 2022

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels, top, dunks past Delaware's Dylan Painter during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 18, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Hot-shooting Villanova rolls over Delaware for first-round win

Delaware kept pace early, but Villanova's hot shooting kicked in and never cooled down as the second-seeded Wildcats dominated the 15th-seeded Blue Hens 80-60 in their NCAA Tournament South Region first-round matchup.

March 18, 2022

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) blocks a shot by Loyola Chicago's Chris Knight during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 18, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Ohio State wins first-round scoring struggle over Loyola-Chicago

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell only scored four first-half points but led a strong defensive effort inside, as the seventh-seeded Buckeyes beat 10th-seeded Loyola-Chicago, 54-41, on Friday in the South Region first round of the NCAA Tournament.

March 18, 2022

The University of Houston NCAA college men's basketball team practices at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 17, 2022. Houston is to face UAB in the first round of the NCAA Division 1 men's basketball tournament on Friday. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Return to Madness: NCAA tournament regains familiar rhythm

For the first time in three years, March Madness returns to a sense of normalcy, as the NCAA men's basketball tournament has regained its familiar, fully-operational springtime rhythm.

March 17, 2022

Maryland guard Eric Ayala reacts after a basket against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 75-60. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

Russell’s season-high 27 points leads Maryland to upset of No. 22 Ohio State

Fatts Russell scored a season-high 27 and eclipsed the 2,000 point mark for his career as the Terrapins knocked off No. 22 Ohio State at Xfinity Center, 75-60, capping the school's celebration of the 20th anniversary of its 2002 national championship

February 27, 2022

Maryland guard Hakim Hart (13) and forward Qudus Wahab (33) attempt to block a shot by Indiana guard Tamar Bates (53) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Russell continues roll, but Terrapins get burned by hot-handed Hoosiers

Maryland entered Thursday night's game at Indiana on a two-game roll, playing its best basketball of the Big Ten schedule. But while guard Fatts Russell continued his sensational February, the rest of the Terrapins struggled to match him.

February 24, 2022

Maryland guard Hakim Hart (13) reacts after a basket by forward Qudus Wahab (33) against Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Russell helps Terrapins hang on for second-straight win

Fatts Russell scored all of his 18 points in the second half as Maryland fought off a five-minute scoreless drought to hang on for its second-straight win, 67-61 over Penn State Monday night.

February 21, 2022

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) reacts as he catches a rebound while Maryland forward Julian Reese (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Russell dominates without Ayala, but Terrapins miss chance to upset No. 3 Purdue

Fatts Russell put a shorthanded Maryland team on his back, scoring 24 points along with nine rebounds and six assists, but the Terrapins' most inspired effort of the season and an upset bid at No. 3 Purdue fell short Sunday afternoon, 62-61.

February 13, 2022

Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) scores the eventual game-winning basket against Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) and forward Julian Reese (10) with less than two seconds left in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in College Park, Md. Michigan State won 65-63. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Late layup ends Maryland comeback effort against No. 13 Michigan State

Michigan State forward Malik Hall drove and made a layup with 1.9 seconds remaining, and a frenetic Maryland comeback effort in the final minutes against the No. 13 Spartans fell short Tuesday night, 65-63.

February 1, 2022

Maryland guard Fatts Russell (4) dribbles the ball against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) **FILE**

Poor shooting dooms Maryland as Indiana pulls away for win

Indiana used strong inside scoring and a poor Maryland shooting performance inside and outside to cruise to a 68-55 win Saturday afternoon.

January 29, 2022

Maryland guard Fatts Russell (4) looks to drive to the basket as Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday,, Jan. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Three-point brigade leads Maryland to win at Rutgers

Fatts Russell scored a season-high 23 points, Eric Ayala added 22, and Maryland made a season-high 12 three-pointers in a 68-60 win at Rutgers on Tuesday night.

January 25, 2022