Newsmakers

Arrested Police say they arrested 28 people when a rowdy celebration got out of hand after No. 22 Maryland beat No. 4 Duke in college basketball. Prince George’s County police Cpl. Larry Johnson said about 1,500 people poured onto a main road near Maryland’s campus after the Terrapins won 79-72 Wednesday night. Police say 23 of those arrested were students. One officer and four of those arrested had minor injuries.

Diagnosed Georgetown leading scorer Austin Freeman has been diagnosed with diabetes, leaving his status uncertain for the team’s upcoming games. Originally thought to have a stomach virus, Freeman learned he had diabetes when he went to the hospital Monday night. Coach John Thompson III said he is “100 percent” certain Freeman will play again this season.

Sidelined Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry is scheduled to have surgery today after taking an elbow to the face during a game. Terry’s left eye was nearly swollen shut when he left the Dallas locker room after Wednesday night’s 112-109 victory over Minnesota. Terry was hurt with 4 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter. He sprawled on his back with a bloody nose after he took a blow to the face from Corey Brewer, who was dribbling toward midcourt when they collided.

Suspended Baylor freshman Brittney Griner has been suspended for at least two games after throwing a punch that broke an opposing player’s nose in a Big 12 game. Lady Bears head coach Kim Mulkey said in a statement that Griner will be suspended for one game in addition to the one-game suspension mandated by NCAA rules.

Added Former N.L. Cy Young Award winner Orel Hershiser is joining Joe Morgan and Jon Miller in ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” announcing booth this season. Hershiser rejoined ESPN in 2006 and was a broadcaster for Monday telecasts last season.

Released The New York Jets released cornerback Lito Sheppard after one disappointing and injury-plagued season. The move was expected since Sheppard was due a $10 million roster bonus. Sheppard was acquired last offseason in a trade with Philadelphia to play opposite Darrelle Revis in the secondary, but he started just nine games because of injuries and inconsistent play.