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Orioles hold off Royals Tue, 1 Jul 2008 22:22:00 -0400
Roberts homers, Jones, Hernandez knock in two runs apiece

Brian Roberts blasts a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals. Ramon Hernandez and Adam Jones drove in two runs apiece, Radhames Liz allowed three runs in six innings and the Orioles beat the Royals 7-5. Box score: Orioles 7, Royals 5

Hoff, Phelps move on at U.S. swim trials Tue, 1 Jul 2008 23:19:00 -0400
Phelps posts fastest time in semifinals of 200 butterfly; Hoff the top qualifier in 200 freestyle and 200 IM

Phelps posts fastest time in semifinals of 200 butterfly; Hoff the top qualifier in 200 freestyle and 200 IM The Life of Kings: Phelps' birthday presents and other swimming notes from Omaha

Terps expect Mosley to qualify academically Tue, 1 Jul 2008 18:35:00 -0400
Former St. Frances shooting guard's SAT and ACT scores should pass NCAA muster, UM's senior associate athletic director says

Maryland men's basketball prospect Sean Mosley is expected to qualify academically under NCAA guidelines, an athletic department official said today.

Wimbledon: Williams sisters reach semis Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:58:00 -0400
Both advance in straight sets, move one step closer to possible date in final; Dementieva, Jie await

The Williams sisters moved closer today to a possible meeting in Saturday's Wimbledon final, both advancing in straight sets to reach the semifinals. Venus Williams (left) beat Tamarine Tanasugarn, 6-4, 6-3, and Serena defeated Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-4, 6-0. The Williamses have a combined six Wimbledon singles titles, and have met twice before in the final, with Serena winning both in 2002 and '03. Wimbledon: Women's results, bracket Wimbledon: Men's results, bracket

PETA cries foul -- Will Ravens' plan fly? Tue, 1 Jul 2008 18:09:00 -0400
PETA objects to use of live birds before games

The Ravens probably have enough on their plate right now, what with a new coach and a new quarterback and Derrick Martin's recent citation for alleged marijuana possession and impersonation of a Cincinnati Bengal, but they still found time to run afoul of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Caps re-sign Green, add Theodore; Huet to Chicago Tue, 1 Jul 2008 17:06:00 -0400
Defenseman gets 4-year, $21M deal; team inks netminder to two-year contract; Huet moves on to Blackhawks, Kolzig to Lightning

The Washington Capitals are keeping the dynamic young star with the oh-my-gosh end-to-end moves, but not the goaltender whose outstanding play helped lead the late surge to the playoffs.

Recruiting Report: N.Y. kicker discusses commitment to UM Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:49:56 -0400

Wizards open talks with Arenas Tue, 1 Jul 2008 17:49:00 -0400
Washington can offer All-Star point guard maximum deal worth roughly $125 million over six years

On Tuesday morning, Abe Pollin placed a call to free agent Gilbert Arenas, who was at a layover in Toronto on the way to China for a promotional trip on behalf of a shoe company.

Lightning sign former Capitals goalie Kolzig Tue, 1 Jul 2008 18:10:00 -0400
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed veteran goalie Olie Kolzig to a one-year contract on Tuesday.

NFL rookies warned about financial schemes Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Symposium seeks to highlight off-field perils, assimilate players to new lifestyle

Javon Walker was robbed and beaten for $3,000 in cash and $100,000 worth of jewelry. Phillip Buchanon was pistol-whipped, stripped naked and robbed in his own home. Intruders stole everything from the TV to the SUV. Dunta Robinson was bound with duct tape and robbed at gunpoint in his home, too. And eight days after Sean Taylor's home was burglarized, his house was again broken into and he was fatally shot by intruders.

O's place Cintron on DL, call up Bynum Tue, 1 Jul 2008 19:12:00 -0400
Shortstop out with strained left hamstring

Shortstop out with strained left hamstring Roch Around the Clock: Who do you start -- Bynum or Fahey? Poll: O's All-Star

What they're saying about the Orioles Tue, 1 Jul 2008 19:33:00 -0400
A roundup of national media coverage

Here's a roundup of what the national media are saying about the Orioles:

Orioles can't finish off Royals Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sherrill gives up tying HR in ninth, suffers blown save for second straight game; O's lose in 11 after squandering 5-1 lead

Sherrill gives up tying HR in ninth, suffers blown save for second straight game; O's lose in 11 after squandering 5-1 lead Roch Around the Clock: The meltdown

Hall of Fame, collector at 'impasse' in talks over Bonds' 756 HR ball Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:31:00 -0400
Asterisk or not, the ball Barry Bonds launched for his record-breaking 756th home run won't land in the Hall of Fame.

Play it again: Royals 6, Orioles 5, 11 innings Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A recap of the Orioles' 6-5 loss in 11 innings to the Royals last night:

Loewen returns; Walker heads to DL Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The addition of a left-hander to the Orioles' bullpen yesterday coincided with the loss of another.

Roch Kubatko: No fun and games for these newsmakers Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
No fun and games for these newsmakers

So you think you had a rough weekend?

Roch's rant: Buddy, can you spare a run? Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The next time you stop at a downtown intersection, take a close look at the homeless guy holding the cardboard sign. That No. 46 Orioles jersey isn't a replica. And he's not asking for a handout.

Injured DH Ortiz to show up for All-Star Game, won't play Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz plans to attend this month's All-Star Game but won't play because of his injured left wrist.

Will Ravens' plan fly? Tue, 1 Jul 2008 18:09:00 -0400
PETA objects to use of live birds before games

PETA objects to use of live birds before games

Ravens say Martin was detained at airport Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A Ravens spokesman told The Sun yesterday that cornerback Derrick Martin told team officials he was detained at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport over the weekend on charges of possessing marijuana.

Terps expect OK for Mosley Tue, 1 Jul 2008 18:35:00 -0400
Former St. Frances shooting guard's SAT and ACT scores should pass NCAA muster, UM's senior associate athletic director says

Former St. Frances shooting guard's SAT and ACT scores should pass NCAA muster, UM's senior associate athletic director says

Wizards re-sign Jamison to pave way for Arenas Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Two-time All-Star agrees to four-year, $50 million deal

Ferrara discusses commitment to Maryland Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:49:56 -0400
N.Y. kicker impressed UM staff during workout last week; '[Egekeze] told me that it's a great place to be'

Recruiting Report: N.J. LB Donohue discusses UM commitment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:19:16 -0400

On screen, Terrapins rising to occasion Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Series on UM football begins second season

Series on UM football begins second season

Caps re-sign Green, add goalie Theodore Tue, 1 Jul 2008 17:06:00 -0400
Defenseman gets 4-year, $21M deal; team inks netminder to two-year contract; Huet moves on to Blackhawks, Kolzig to Lightning

Defenseman gets 4-year, $21M deal; team inks netminder to two-year contract; Huet moves on to Blackhawks

For Palace, win tonight would be quite a coup Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Team gunning for upset of MLS' Red Bulls in U.S. Open Cup

Spain claims Euro crown Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Spaniards hold off Germany for first major title in 44 years

United tops Galaxy, Beckham to remain hot Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Los Angeles Galaxy wilted in the heat during David Beckham's annual visit to the nation's capital - hardly the best scenario against a D.C. United team that is scoring goals in bunches.

Williams sisters reach semis Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:58:00 -0400
Both advance in straight sets, move one step closer to possible date in final; Dementieva, Jie await

Both advance in straight sets, move one step closer to possible date in final; Dementieva, Jie await

Historic upsets continue; Williamses, Federer, Nadal advance Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Historic upsets continue; Williamses, Federer, Nadal advance

Wimbledon has already lost its top four seeded women's players, while the Williams sisters keep rolling toward another sibling final. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are also closing in on another title matchup.

U.S men face lawn drought Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Rafael Nadal has helped his nation cure its longtime aversion to lawn tennis, and he'll be one of three Spanish men playing today in the fourth round at Wimbledon.

Playing through Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Woods defied doctor's orders by competing in U.S. Open

Woods defied doctor's orders by competing in U.S. Open

Park becomes youngest to win U.S. Women's Open Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
19-year-old South Korean plays bogey free over final 10 holes for four-stroke win

Ku. Busch gets rain-shortened victory Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is his first since Sept.

Calvert Hall grad gets last chance at U.S. Olympic track and field trials Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
EUGENE, Ore. // Ryan Olkowski calls the U.S. Olympic track and field trials "my last hurrah."

Ex-Mervo star Carter misses out on 3rd Olympic trip Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ailing hamstring slows star in 400 hurdles semis

EUGENE, Ore. // James Carter won't be going to his third Olympic Games, but he won't be hanging up his spiked shoes, either.

Hoff is all business Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Her 400-meter freestyle win nets Olympic berth; Phelps set for duel

Her 400-meter freestyle win nets Olympic berth; Phelps set for duel

Olkowski falls short, vows return Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ryan Olkowski wasn't kidding.

Opening record for Phelps at trials Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In 400 IM, he slashes own world mark by out-dueling Lochte

In 400 IM, he slashes own world mark by out-dueling Lochte Photos: Michael Phelps Photos: Katie Hoff

Hoff again on top of the world Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Towson swimmer reclaims 400 IM mark at U.S. Olympic trials

In March, when Australia's Stephanie Rice broke Katie Hoff's world record in the 400-meter individual medley, Hoff wanted to jump back in the pool and offer an immediate rebuttal.

Records keep falling at trials Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:02:00 -0400
McGregory sets 100M backstroke mark, then Coughlin reclaims it one heat later

Natalie Coughlin stood on deck watching Hayley McGregory erase her world record in the 100-meter backstroke. Coughlin decided she wanted it back.

A salute to a Md. athlete Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
U.S. Paralympics racer is featured in ads as sponsorship opportunities grow

A Beijing-bound athlete from Maryland is featured on McDonald's beverage cups, but it's not Michael Phelps.

Track and field: Calvert Hall grad gets last chance at Olympic trials Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
EUGENE, Ore. // Ryan Olkowski calls the U.S. Olympic track and field trials "my last hurrah."

Phelps 2nd, Hoff 1st in 400 IM prelims Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:45:00 -0400
Towson swimmer reclaims mark she once held on first day of trials

Both advance to tonight's finals on Day One of Olympic trials

Landis loses doping appeal Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ruling on validity of positive drug test is upheld

Floyd Landis used the arbitration process as public theater to try to prove a point and regain his reputation.

Rhodes new BW boys basketball coach
Bishop Walsh Principal Sam Torres announced Monday that Dr. Jeff Rhodes is the new head boys basketball coach at the school, succeeding Gene Paul.

Stewart, Barr and Thorne wins, 5-3
Stewart, Barr and Thorne built a 5-0 lead, and hung on through a rough sixth inning to deal Salisbury it's first loss of the season, 5-3, in Monday Hot Stove League action at Holler Field.

C and S Coal/NewPage shuts out American Insurance, 10-0
Steven Holtschneider hurled a four-hitter in the G and S Coal/NewPage shutout over American Insurance Monday at Westernport Field.

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