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Start of something big? Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:29:00 -0400
Team's first-round pick looking to compete for starting QB job

From left, Ravens coach John Harbaugh, QB Joe Flacco, GM Ozzie Newsome and director of college scouting Eric DeCosta smile for the cameras during a news conference today. Flacco said he's looking forward to competing for the starting job. "It's going to be up to the coaches to make that final decision, but it's going to be up to me to prove to them that I am ready." Photos: First-round pick Joe Flacco The Life of Kings: Examining Flacco's college competition Future is Flacco

Ravens add Washington to fill corner need Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:37:00 -0400
Team deals fourth-round pick to Oakland

Team deals fourth-round pick to Oakland; Miami LB Gooden, Notre Dame S Zbikowski selected in third round Ravens Central: Ravens talk about Day 2 picks Ravens Central: Day 2 draft recap

Orioles fall to White Sox, 6-1 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:15:00 -0400
Guthrie remains winless after allowing three runs in five-plus innings

Jeremy Guthrie's two biggest mistakes Sunday landed in the left-field seats at U.S. Cellular Field. Chicago White Sox slugger Paul Konerko, whom the Orioles tried to sign as a free agent before the 2006 season, hit a solo home run in the second inning and another in the sixth.

Billick hired by Fox as analyst Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:08:00 -0400
Network adds former Ravens coach to announcing crew

Former Ravens coach Brian Billick will join Fox as an NFL game analyst, the network announced today.

Johnson, Olson may start for O's this week Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:04:00 -0400
Pitchers for Tuesday, Wednesday not yet named

On Saturday, the Orioles didn't push Jim Johnson further than 2 1/3 innings and held Triple-A Norfolk pitcher Garrett Olson to 45 pitches to keep both in line to potentially start Tuesday and Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays.

West's three sinks Wizards; Cavs take 3-1 series lead Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:06:00 -0400
James scores 34 as Cleveland takes 3-1 series lead

King James got his crown knocked off, was booed every time he touched the ball, went 0-for-3 in the fourth quarter and passed up a chance to take the winning shot.

Tracking the Terps: Impressions from the Red-White game Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:45:26 -0400

Cabral leads Blast to 4th title in 6 years Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After slow start, team rallies past Monterrey, ends playoffs unbeaten

David Bascome wasn't afraid to say the "D" word.

Tracking the Terps: Vasquez to decide soon about NBA Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:42:50 -0400

In free agency, it's better to balk at pitchers Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Observations, opinions and musings from the week in major league baseball:

O's go down against White Sox Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:15:00 -0400
Guthrie remains winless after allowing three runs in five-plus innings

Guthrie remains winless after allowing three runs in five-plus innings

Splitting headache: Sweep eludes O's Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
They miss chance in nightcap; Burres shines in Game 1

They miss chance in nightcap; Burres shines in Game 1

Orioles Q&A with Jeff Zrebiec Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sun reporter answers readers' questions about the team

James: Are you surprised by Luke Scott's hot start, and what kind of numbers do you expect him to finish with?

Trembley plays waiting game with rotation Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Bad weather, Loewen's injury leave Tuesday, Wednesday starters in air

The Orioles will not only have to make a decision on who will start Tuesday in place of injured Adam Loewen, they will also have to find a starter for Wednesday.

Mariners activate Bedard from DL Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Former Oriole excels in start vs. Athletics

Erik Bedard made his first start in nearly three weeks last night, after the Seattle Mariners activated their left-handed ace from the 15-day disabled list before their game against the Oakland Athletics.

Play it again: Orioles 5, White Sox 1 // White Sox 6, Orioles 5 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Recaps of the Orioles' 5-1 win and 6-5 loss against the White Sox yesterday:

Lannan, Nats blank Chicago Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:45:00 -0400
Washington starter allows four hits in seven innings

John Lannan pitched four-hit ball for seven innnings, and Wily Mo Pena and Wil Nieves had back-to-back RBI singles to lead the Washington Nationals to a 2-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

Orioles: Next five games Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
TODAY -- At White Sox, 2:05 p.m., MASN2

Ravens trade for Raiders CB Washington Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:39:00 -0400
Former first-round pick acquired to boost cornerback ranks; Miami linebacker Gooden, Notre Dame safety Zbikowski selected in third round

Former first-round pick acquired to boost cornerback ranks; Miami LB Gooden (pictured), Notre Dame S Zbikowski selected in third round Ravens Central: Ravens talk about Day 2 picks Ravens Central: Day 2 draft updates

Billick hired by Fox as game analyst Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:08:00 -0400
Network adds former Ravens coach to announcing crew

Former Ravens coach Brian Billick will join Fox as an NFL game analyst, the network announced today.

Left tackle still a hole for Ravens Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:40:00 -0400
Draft will be remembered for Flacco, but offensive line remains a concern

No matter who else the Ravens picked, this will be forever known, for better or worse, as the Joe Flacco Draft. Which is too bad, because if the Ravens' draft follows the usual pattern, it should produce a wealth of productive players from the final five rounds Sunday.

Future is Flacco Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Delaware QB taken at No. 18

Delaware QB taken at No. 18

We've been down this road before Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After working the phones feverishly and ultimately missing out on their first option, the Ravens selected a quarterback to finally fill that black hole in the pocket, a young arm and sharp mind charged with leading the team to new heights and into a new era of success.

Motion in pocket, but no clear lane Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Troy Smith must be very uncomfortable. Or unhappy. Or, at least, very, very confused.

For Flacco, proof will be in passing Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Ravens drafted one of college football's best quarterbacks in the first round yesterday. It set the stage for some exciting yet anxious moments in the development of Delaware's Joe Flacco.

Medium Well: Thoughts on Billick? Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:44:29 -0400

Predictability traded away Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After draft invitees are selected, event becomes swap meet

Things were going so normally, so predictably at yesterday NFL draft. All six players the league invited to the festivities hit the stage in the first half-dozen selections.

Tracking the Terps: Vasquez to decide soon about future Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:42:50 -0400
Sophomore guard has until Monday to apply for NBA draft

West's three sinks Wizards Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:06:00 -0400
Guard hits tiebreaking shot with 5.4 seconds left; Cleveland takes 3-1 series lead

James scores 34 as Cleveland takes 3-1 series lead

Smith, Hawks beat Celtics Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Lakers, Magic each 1 win away from next round

Lakers, Magic each 1 win away from next round

QB questions remain after spring game Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Friedgen 'a little bit' concerned about position

Friedgen 'a little bit' concerned about position

Sea Gulls win 'War on Shore' Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Salisbury's Berkman matches NCAA record for most wins with 326

Salisbury's Berkman matches NCAA record for most wins with 326

Hat trick lifts Wings to 2-0 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Johan Franzen and the Detroit Red Wings are kicking the Colorado Avalanche when they're down.

Cabral's home away from home Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Whenever Blast forward Denison Cabral makes a big play at home, he likes to share the joy with fans by running up to the glass at 1st Mariner Arena.

Hunt Cup victory continues legacy Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Fenwick's win follows family tradition

Fenwick's win follows family tradition

Scott up three shots in Nelson; Sorenstam grabs Stanford lead Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Adam Scott again topped the leader board at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas. His solid finish yesterday, and Kevin Sutherland's bad one, made sure that happened.

Busch wins under caution at Talladega Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:54:00 -0400
Kyle Busch won at Talladega Superspeedway, coasting to victory Sunday when a caution came out on the final lap and froze the field.

Stewart gets first Talladega win Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Tony Stewart held off Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s last-lap charge to win the Nationwide Series race yesterday in Talladega, Ala., for his first career victory at Talladega Superspeedway.

Urbana finds key vs. Lions Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Urbana midfielder Blake Bing (21) tries to get past Dulaney midfielder Alex Peddicord (16) in the first half in Timonium.

Roundup: Stanwick drives Loyola offense past Severn Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Loyola's offense played the first half of their game against visiting Severn like a high-powered engine that needed a tuneup. Luckily for the Dons, they found the gas pedal in the form of Steele Stanwick.

Penn Relays: Meade runs third in elite field Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Meade Mustangs were in exclusive company.

Q&A // Meagan Borgoyn, Liberty, lacrosse Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
She may be 5 feet 2, but getting past Liberty lacrosse defender Meagan Borgoyn is a tall order for any opposing player. The senior, who will continue her career next season at Division II Shippensburg University, is as tough as they come on the field -- in part because of her extensive training in the Japanese martial art of Taijutsu.

Carroll notebook: Shoemaker recovering after car crash Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Community rallies around Winters Mill goalie following accident last weekend

Winters Mill lacrosse goalie Cody Shoemaker is recovering after suffering serious injuries in a single-car crash last weekend in Westminster.

Q&A // Amanda Holsclaw, Edgewood, girls lacrosse Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Edgewood's Amanda Holsclaw recently broke the school record for career lacrosse goals -- for girls and boys.

Harford notebook: Tennis novices rack up wins Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Notebook

Patterson Mill tennis coach Heather Consla wasn't sure what to expect this spring. It's the school's first year, so the Huskies have only freshmen and sophomores, many of whom lack tennis experience.

Results and schedule Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Harford: By the numbers Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
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Harford: Games to watch Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Meade runs third in elite field Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Meade Mustangs were in exclusive company.

Brian Billick: What do you think? Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:43:38 -0500

Fox has announced Brian Billick will be a game analyst for the network this season. All that's set so far is he'll do eight games with a to-be-named partner, then work a to-be-determined number of games as the third man in the booth.

It's possible he could do two Ravens games -- vs. Eagles Nov. 23 and vs. Redskins Dec. 7.

I thought Billick might be better suited as a studio guy, but here's hoping the Baltimore audience gets to hear him do some games.

Let me know what you think of this move.

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