Sports reporter, Capital Gazette/Anne Arundel County

Bill Wagner

Bill Wagner has worked for the Capital Gazette since 1989. He served as beat writer for Navy athletics and general assignment sports reporter. He is also the sailing editor.

The Blues' Sabba Haghgoo, right, battles the Richmond's Rebekah Doolittle for the ball in the second half Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. (John Gillis/Freelance)

Annapolis Blues women close regular season undefeated, will host playoff game

June 29, 2025 at 9:05 a.m.

Riley DeMartino and Sarah Martin scored goals as the Annapolis Blues women's team closed out the regular season by beating the Richmond Ivy.

Former Navy pitcher Noah Song, pictured with the Portland Sea Dogs, has posted a 0.52 ERA with 21 strikeouts and just six walks over 10 appearances this season across the minors. (Courtesy of the Portland Sea Dogs)

Former Navy pitcher Noah Song on comeback trail after Tommy John surgery

June 29, 2025 at 3:12 p.m.

Former Navy pitcher Noah Song has been dominant with the Red Sox organization since beginning his comeback from Tommy John surgery.

Spalding long-stick midfielder Robby Hopper, a prized recruit heading to Virginia, is the Capital Gazette boys lacrosse Player of the Year. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Spalding’s Robby Hopper named Capital Gazette boys lacrosse Player of the Year

June 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Robby Hopper is a five-star prospect rated the No. 1 long stick midfielder in the Class of 2025 by Inside Lacrosse. The Spalding senior showed the skills that led to...

Severna Park coach Bob Zichelli left coaching after the death of his son in 2022. However, he was persuaded to come back and take over the program before the 2024 season. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)

Severna Park’s Bob Zichelli named Capital Gazette boys lacrosse Coach of the Year

June 28, 2025 at 4:59 p.m.

Bob Zichelli returned to coaching with Severna Park as a way to heal from the tragic death of his son, Kevin.

Severna Park’s Jack Fish moves with the ball, pressured by Towson’s Jack Nowlan during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship at Stevenson University. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Capital Gazette 2025 All-County boys lacrosse team

June 28, 2025 at 8:10 p.m.

Spalding, Severna Park lead the Capital Gazette first team All-County for boys lacrosse.

Navy athletic director Michael Kelly, left, gets a framed jersey from outgoing AD Chet Gladchuk on Tuesday. Kelly plans to continue the department’s mission and mantra: "Expect to win.” (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy athletic director Michael Kelly touted as ‘plug-and-play’ in new era

June 25, 2025 at 4:27 p.m.

"Let’s earn the right to be confident and let’s expect to win,” Navy athletic director Michael Kelly said at his formal introduction Tuesday.

Members of the Utah State basketball team and staff pose with members of the Marine Corps on a Humvee before the 2021 Veterans Classic. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Navy men’s basketball to host Yale, Tulsa, Rhode Island in 2025 Veterans Classic

June 11, 2025 at 6:22 p.m.

Three new programs will be introduced to the Veterans Classic that is hosted by Navy men’s basketball since 2014.

Navy sprinter Nathan Kent is going to the NCAA Championships in the 400-meter dash, and also as a member of the 4×400 relay. (Navy Athletics/Courtesy)

Nathan Kent leads Navy men’s track and field into NCAA championships

June 10, 2025 at 5:26 p.m.

Navy sprinter Nathan Kent has qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field championships for the second straight year in the 400-meter dash.

Boats in ORC 2 class head upwind shortly after starting the 40th biennial Annapolis-to-Newport Race on Saturday. (Willy Keyworth/Keyworth Photography)

2025 Annapolis-to-Newport Race gets underway on Chesapeake Bay

June 7, 2025 at 6:39 p.m.

The 40th biennial Annapolis-to-Newport Race got underway with separate starts Friday and Saturday for a fleet of 71 boats in seven classes.

Former Navy men’s soccer goalkeeper Pierce Holbrook signed a deal with Philadelphia Union II of the MLS Next Pro league. (Navy Athletics/Courtesy)

Former Navy men’s soccer goalie Pierce Holbrook signs with Philadelphia Union

June 7, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

Pierce Holbrook has signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Union II of the MLS Next Pro League.

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