This week, the two crab-crazed coastal regions are united by Maryland men’s basketball’s “Crab Five,” which faces off against Florida in the Sweet 16 at Chase Center on Thursday.

And even fewer are entering the Big Dance with a better nickname. The state of Maryland is known for its crab cakes. The Terrapins men's basketball squad boasts one of the best starting lineups in ...

“crab cakes and football — that’s what Maryland does.” Scales says no place does crab better than Maryland, but it’s surprising that a lot of crabs are imported. “We combat a lot of ...