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.

Navy coach Brian Newberry, right, conducts an interview with the ESPN announcing crew during the American Conference Football media day event Friday. Navy returns its starting quarterback and both coordinators after a 10-win season in 2024. (Ronnie Gillis/Navy Athletics)

Navy football welcomes high expectations entering 2025 season

July 25, 2025 at 5:05 p.m.

Navy football is considered one of the top contenders in the recently rebranded American Conference after winning 10 games in 2024.

American Athletic Conference rebrands as The American Conference

July 22, 2025 at 9:39 a.m.

The league in which Navy is a football-only member, announced a rebranding Monday.

The Grizzlies' Cam Spencer, right, drives during a 2024 NBA Summer League game. Spencer recently signed a four-year deal with the Grizzlies, with three of the years guaranteed. (Rick Bowmer/AP)

Anne Arundel County native Cam Spencer signs 4-year contract with Grizzlies

July 15, 2025 at 4:16 p.m.

Maryland native Cam Spencer recently signed a four-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. "I’m fired up," the former UConn guard says.

Thomas John Costello, a 2005 Naval Academy graduate and decorated Marine Corps officer, died unexpectedly last Tuesday at the age of 43. (Costello family/Courtesy)

TJ Costello, former Navy linebacker and Marine Corps officer, dies at 43

July 14, 2025 at 2:14 p.m.

Thomas John Costello, a 2005 Naval Academy graduate and decorated Marine Corps officer, died unexpectedly on July 8 at the age of 43.

Andy Borland poses with a large contingent of supporters after being inducted into the Maryland State Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame. Sitting on Borland’s lap is his wife Katie. (Marianne Shultz/Courtesy)

Severna Park’s Andy Borland inducted into athletic director Hall of Fame | NOTES

July 13, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Bill Wagner's latest Weekend Wanderings news and notes column covers several area coaches and athletes receiving tremendous accolades.

Southern’s Rebecca Burgee, the Class 2A state champion in the 400 and 800, is the 2025 Capital Gazette girls outdoor track and field Athlete of the Year. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Southern’s Rebecca Burgee named girls outdoor track and field Athlete of the Year

July 12, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Southern's Rebecca Burgee, coached by her brother Jonathan, won three state titles, two individual and one relay, to close her high school career.

Broadneck's Dana Doubek was one of Maryland's best pole vaulters as a sophomore. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Capital Gazette 2025 All-County girls outdoor track and field team

July 12, 2025 at 2:07 p.m.

Broadneck tops all county schools with three first-team selections.

Linthicum-Ferndale youth baseball had a reunion celebrating the year the team went to the 1971 Bronco World Series, pictured with a special reunion cake. From left to right, Joel Sowells, Earl Cross, Frank Peusch, Mike Storm, Frank Beam, Billy Warren, Melvin Jones, Glen Thomas, and Dave Neall. (Joel Sowells/Courtesy)

54 years later, Anne Arundel youth team reunites: ‘Baseball was life’

July 10, 2025 at 11:13 a.m.

The Linthicum Ferndale all-star team made it all the way to the 1971 Bronco World Series. They reunited in late June, 54 years later.

Annapolis Blues' Brady Geho, shown last season, scored the game-winning goal Sunday night against visiting Virginia. (Terrance Williams/Freelance)

Brady Geho nets game-winner as Annapolis Blues men’s soccer edges Virginia, 3-1

July 6, 2025 at 10:06 p.m.

Curley grad Brady Geho's goal was the difference in Annapolis Blues men's soccer's 3-1 win over the Virginia Marauders on Sunday.

Austin Benigni and the Navy men's basketball team will play a game at North Carolina in November. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy men’s basketball to play at North Carolina this season | NOTES

July 3, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Navy men’s basketball will travel to Chapel Hill to play North Carolina on Nov. 18, their first meeting since the 1998 NCAA Tournament.

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