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After the University of Maryland's stunning admission Tuesday that team officials improperly diagnosed and treated offensive lineman Jordan McNair, leading to his death after a May practice, a well-known sports medicine expert said McNair likely would have survived if treated correctly.

The University of Maryland has apologized to the family of Jordan McNair, the 19-year-old football player who died following a strenuous offseason workout, and has accepted 'legal and moral responsibility' for the mistakes its athletic staff made, officials announced Tuesday.

A University of Maryland athletics spokesman confirmed to FOX 5 Monday night that team officials called a team physician before calling 911 after McNair fell ill. That could be significant in the review of McNair's death because attorneys for his family allege the university waited too long to get McNair help.

The University of Maryland is continuing their investigation into the death of 19-year-old offensive lineman Jordan McNair. McNair was hospitalized after a team workout on May 29 and died on June 13.

The fallout at the University of Maryland continues after head football coach DJ Durkin was placed on administrative leave following the death of player Jordan McNair.

The attorney for the family of the University of Maryland football player who died after a strenuous offseason workout is calling for Terrapins coach DJ Durkin to be fired, citing the abusive culture of the program and the team's failure to properly react after offensive lineman Jordan McNair fell ill on the practice field.

Maryland athletic director Damon Evans says coach DJ Durkin is being placed on leave while the school reviews allegations of 'unacceptable behavior by members of our football staff.'

Members of the University of Maryland athletic staff have been placed on leave in connection with the death investigation of a football player, according to the school.

Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice will be sidelined for the 2018 season after suffering an ACL injury during the team’s first preseason game Thursday evening, the team announced.

Colt McCoy outplayed Brian Hoyer in a scrimmage of backup quarterbacks, while Tom Brady and Alex Smith stayed on the sidelines counting their money.

Hockey fans will get their chance to see the Stanley Cup winning Washington Capitals when tickets for the 2018 season go on sale Thursday.

A Maryland youth baseball team is continuing to make its run in the Cal Ripken World Series.

Washington Wizards' John Wall gave back to the community on Saturday, hosting a backpack giveaway for 1,000 students.

Ohio State placed football coach Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave Wednesday while it investigates claims that his wife knew about allegations of domestic violence against an assistant coach years before he was fired last week.