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Del.'s Flacco makes his case Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Delaware quarterback Joe Flacco (5) might have come out of left field for this year's NFL draft, but he could end up being selected in the first round. "I think he could [go in the first round]," said Eric DeCosta, the Ravens' director of college scouting. "He's passed every test at the Senior Bowl and combine." Moving the Chains: Latest Ravens draft rumors Bill Ordine: Top first-round flops for each franchise

Markakis unfazed by recent strikeouts Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Trembley planning to keep 13 pitchers on roster

Orioles notebook: Trembley planning to keep 13 pitchers on roster Cabrera sharp in O's win Roch Around the Clock: MLB, NFL and the minors

Busy hyping Tejada lie, ESPN misses bigger story Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As much fun as it would be to pick at ESPN for its "expose" of Miguel Tejada, promoted so aggressively before airing in full this week, it is more instructive to dig into what could have -- and should have -- been exposed.

With stock holding 'steady,' Haynos ready for draft day Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:42:00 -0400
Former Terps tight end expected to be late-round selection

Former Maryland tight end Joey Haynos has played in a postseason all-star game and trained with other top NFL draft prospects in Florida.

Lacrosse: Hopkins routs Towson for third straight win Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Win is third straight; Tigers pull within 10-6 in 3rd quarter but can't manage further challenge

No. 5 Johns Hopkins scored three straight goals in the final six minutes of the third quarter to regain control of the game, and the Blue Jays went on to easily defeat Towson, 16-7, last night at Homewood Field.

Re: Lax blog -- Praising Philly and how Md. fans differ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:26:42 -0400

Hank Steinbrenner a chip off the old Boss Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Yankees chairman off to a running (mouth) start

It's time to add another item to the growing list of things that point toward a new competitive era for the Orioles:

Ring Posts: Top 10 all-around pro wrestling performers Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:31:23 -0400

Medium Well: UM grad Van Pelt gets more time on ESPN Radio Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:42:28 -0400

Alive and Kicking: Eyes on the prize -- Blast looks ahead to title game Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:49:23 -0400

Cabrera sharp in Orioles' win Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:35:00 -0400
RHP goes 8 innings, doesn't allow walk; Markakis hits game-winning HR in 8th

RHP goes 8 innings, doesn't allow walk; Markakis hits game-winning HR in 8th Roch Around the Clock: MLB, NFL and the minors

Slugger Thomas returns to A's Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:30:00 -0400
Released by Blue Jays, 39-year-old DH agrees to deal with Oakland

The Oakland Athletics agreed to terms today with designated hitter Frank Thomas, who was released Sunday by the Toronto Blue Jays to become a free agent after becoming disgruntled about his playing time.

Ortiz 'curse' jersey gets $175K in auction Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:35:00 -0400
Recovered uniform sold in eBay auction benefiting Jimmy Fund charity

The Boston Red Sox jersey secretly buried under the new Yankee Stadium in an attempt to curse the rival franchise sold today for $175,100 in a charity auction.

Hank Steinbrenner running Yanks a good thing for O's Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Yankees chairman off to a running (mouth) start

It's time to add another item to the growing list of things that point toward a new competitive era for the Orioles:

Play it again: Orioles 3, Mariners 2 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Play it againA recap of the Orioles' 3-2 win over the Mariners last night:

Connolly's Corner Sports Bar: Mount Crushmore and my meeting with Jeffrey Maier Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:13:13 -0400

The Life of Kings: Hagy's legacy -- Bring the fun back Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:18:03 -0400

Ravens Q&A with Jamison Hensley Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sun reporter answers readers' questions about the NFL draft

Sun reporter answers readers' questions about the NFL draft, including discussing the Ravens' need for help at running back behind starter Willis McGahee. Moving the Chains: Latest Ravens draft rumors The Life of Kings: Assessing Ryan Leaf 10 years later, and why character counts

Delaware's Flacco makes case as a QB keeper Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Joe Flacco flew so far under the radar last year that NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock didn't discover him until October. He was so unheralded that a contemporary, Michigan quarterback Chad Henne, hadn't heard of him until December.

Premier passers: Ravens' potential QB targets Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Profiles and projections for top quarterbacks in class

Catching on is tough for college wideouts Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Transition time means teams tread carefully on receivers

They were game-breakers on the college level, capable of turning simple 10-yard passes into jaw-dropping, 80-yard touchdowns.

With stock holding 'steady,' Ex-Terp Haynos ready for draft day Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:42:00 -0400
Former Terps tight end expected to be late-round selection

Former Maryland tight end Joey Haynos has played in a postseason all-star game and trained with other top NFL draft prospects in Florida.

The Life of Kings: Assessing Ryan Leaf 10 years later, and why character counts Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:10:06 -0400

Moving the Chains: Latest Ravens draft rumors Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:30:53 -0400

Top first-round flops Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Our choices for each franchise's all-time worst first-round pick

In some cases, they were simply bad players. In others, they were bad people. And some of them just had bad, bad luck. But whatever the reason, here is a team-by-team rundown of each NFL franchise's all-time worst first-round draft pick.

Ready for some football? Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Scouting reports on recent rookie booms, busts

With NFL draft fever sweeping the sports nation, it seems a good time to pause my baseball ramblings and talk a little pigskin.

Dallas to get 'Pacman' Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ex-Pats assistant will speak with Goodell about possible further Spygate information

The Tennessee Titans agreed in principle to trade suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones to the Dallas Cowboys yesterday.

Pistons get one back Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Wallace given help this time as Detroit ties series with 76ers; Celtics now 2-0 vs. Hawks

The Detroit Pistons looked a lot like the team that has reached the past five Eastern Conference finals.

M. Jackson emerges on Knicks' short list Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Mark Jackson and Herb Williams are on Donnie Walsh's list, and Jeff Van Gundy doesn't want to be.

Spurs hold off Suns late, 102-96 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Parker scores 32; defending champs lead series 2-0

Tony Parker scored 32 points to lead the host San Antonio Spurs to a 102-96 victory over Phoenix in Game 2 last night after the Suns gave away another double-digit, first-half lead.

BC team dismisses ex-Loyola star Smith Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Former Loyola High defensive lineman Brady Smith has been dismissed from the Boston College football team after his arraignment on charges that he gained access to a residence hall and assaulted a female student early Saturday morning.

Mids to play Ohio State in '09 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Navy football team will meet Big Ten power Ohio State for the first time in 28 years, opening the 2009 season on Sept. 5 in Columbus in the first of two games that will conclude in 2014 with a meeting that could take place in Baltimore.

Franklin's fresh approach Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Return to Terps as coordinator brings reshaped, more flexible offense

Return to Terps as coordinator brings reshaped, more flexible offense

Loyola graduate Smith charged in BC assault Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Boston College defensive end Brady Smith, a Loyola High graduate, is being held on $50,000 bail after his arraignment yesterday on charges that he gained access to a residence hall at Boston College and assaulted a female student early Saturday morning.

Navy, Ohio State agree to two-game series Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:21:00 -0400
Mids will face Buckeyes in 2009 opener, 2014 matchup in Annapolis region

Navy will play Ohio State to open the 2009 football season.

Blue Jays turn on power Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Win is third straight; Tigers pull within 10-6 in 3rd quarter but can't manage further challenge

Johns Hopkins' Kevin Huntley (24) sends a shot past Tigers defender Chris Corsiglia in the third quarter last night. The win for the Blue Jays is their third straight.

Boudreau under contract 'for a long time' Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Coach Bruce Boudreau has been given a contract to stay with the Washington Capitals, a reward for leading the team from last in the NHL to a Southeast Division title.

Boudreau retained; Caps look to future Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:58:00 -0400
McPhee: Coach gets new deal; young team hopes to build on playoff berth

McPhee: Coach gets new deal; young team hopes to build on playoff berth

Flyers take Game 7, eliminate Caps Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Lupul's OT goal lifts Flyers to 3-2 victory in Game 7

The Philadelphia Flyers finally figured out how to put away the Washington Capitals.

Game's site sore subject Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
TV needs send Blast, La Raza to Milwaukee

Blast owner Ed Hale's team is exactly where he wants it to be - in the Major Indoor Soccer League championship game.

Blast excited for MISL final, unhappy with playing in Milwaukee Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:12:00 -0400
Baltimore owner Hale wishes team could play championship at 1st Mariner

Baltimore owner Hale wishes team could play championship at 1st Mariner

Alive and Kicking: Blasting off to Milwaukee? Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:01:22 -0400

Laurel Park losses continue to mount Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Its potential as a slots site is in question

Laurel Park continued to lose money last year, according to financial documents filed with the state racing commission, as questions linger about the racetrack's viability as a potential spot for slots.

Best Buy to sponsor NASCAR race at Dover Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:51:00 -0400
June 1 Sprint Cup event will donate portion of ticket sales to Autism Speaks

June 1 Sprint Cup event will donate portion of ticket sales to Autism Speaks

Dunbar, made for film Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
3 alums producing documentary to chronicle history of illustrious boys basketball program

3 alums producing documentary to chronicle history of illustrious boys basketball program

Results and schedule Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Roundup: Peete's six goals lead Walbrook to 15-4 rout Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
No matter the opponent, Walbrook's Jamar Peete never expects his team to lose.

Baseball: Loch Raven tops Dulaney in duel Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Heller outpitches Gentry; Raiders stay undefeated in county

Loch Raven senior Jordan Heller out-dueled Dulaney sophomore Tim Gentry yesterday, and the Raiders defeated the Lions, 1-0, to remain undefeated in Division II of the Baltimore County baseball league.

Alumni Report: Home-grown hitters power Blue Hens Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Alumni Report

Delaware freshman third baseman Michelle Grap (Centennial) was leading the team in home runs and RBIs with five and 25, respectively, through Tuesday, in addition to collecting 14 walks, having a .494 slugging percentage and a .362 on-base percentage.

Boys lacrosse: No. 1 Greyhounds make short work of No. 2 Dons Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gilman controls both ends of field in game between unbeatens

Gilman controls both ends of field in game between unbeatens

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