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Anquan Boldin is ready to mentor, hungry to win

By Matt Vensel — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:00:00 GMT

At 31 years old, Boldin is by far the oldest member of the Ravens' wide receivers corps

Orioles agree with reliever J.C. Romero on minor league deal

By Eduardo A. Encina — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:28:00 GMT

The Orioles have agreed to terms with well-traveled left-handed reliever J.C. Romero on a minor league deal, the club announced Thursday afternoon.

Strong safety Bernard Pollard on the Ravens' defense: 'You can't stop us'

By Matt Vensel — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard was rewarded this month with a contract extension, a deal that can keep him in Baltimore through 2015. Pollard made 75 tackles and broke up a career-high 13 passes in 2011, his first season here, but he insists his attitude and his play won’t change now that he has a new deal. And Pollard is fired up for the coming season, saying, "When the whistle blows and you're between those white [lines], you can't stop us."

The Grand Slam: Analyzing the Orioles

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:57:00 GMT

Baltimore Sun columnist Peter Schmuck looks at four things (plus one) that we learned about the Orioles over the past week. Included in Schmuck's analysis are thoughts on opportunities lost by starter Wei-Yin Chen and other Orioles, manager Buck Showalter looking at the big picture, pitcher Brian Matusz having that look in his eye, bringing second baseman Brian Roberts back on the field, and the upcoming series vs. Kansas City as a barometer of how the O's will fare the rest of the way.

Tracking the Terps: Maryland hoops schedule shaping up

By Jeff Barker — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:15:00 GMT

Kentucky is the headliner

Let’s look at what we know so far about Maryland’s men’s basketball nonconference schedule.

Sports Blitz: Accessorize like a Raven with Super Bowl ring

By Kevin Cowherd — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:15:00 GMT

Who doesn’t need more bling these days?

More on the Ravens' competition at left guard

By Matt Vensel — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Many of the eyes Wednesday at the Ravens’ first organized team activities (OTA) workout that was open to the media were fixated for a decent chunk of practice on the team’s offensive line. Team officials had identified that area as one they would like to improve this offseason, and they have attempted to do so by spending a pair of draft picks on linemen, Kelechi Osemele (second round) and Gino Gradkowski(fourth).

Loyola's Mike Sawyer snubbed in lacrosse All-American voting?

By Edward Lee — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:55:00 GMT

Junior attackman and Tewaaraton Award finalist named to second team

Mike Sawyer would take the high road and never lower himself to criticize an individual achievement, but I think the Loyola junior attackman was snubbed in the voting for the Division I All-American first team.

The Last Word with former Terps walk-on point guard Jon Dillard

By Matt Bracken — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:37:00 GMT

At 5-11, 165 pounds, Jon Dillard looks like a regular, inconspicuous college student. For three years at Maryland, that’s exactly what he was.

Ravens Insider: News, notes and opinions from OTAs

By Jeff Zrebiec — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:31:00 GMT

Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec has a few observations from Wednesday's practice at The Castle

For Mick Foley, Daniel Bryan & CM Punk, 'paying dues' pays off

By Arda Ocal — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:34:00 GMT

Last weekend I attended the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame ceremony in Amsterdam, N.Y. It was great hearing such heartfelt speeches from legends of the industry and seeing so many familiar faces in the audience. One such face, Mick Foley, was in the audience enjoying the ceremony like everyone else and didn't even make a speech at the event. He drove four hours from his native Long Island to attend the induction of his trainer, the legendary Domenic DeNucci, then left less than an hour later.

Connolly's Bar: What do you expect from Roberts in 2012?

By Dan Connolly — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

After more than a year of being out of big league baseball while attempting to rise above concussion symptoms, second baseman Brian Roberts is back in the game.

Trainer Doug O'Neill faces 'milkshaking' hearing Thursday

By Bill Dwyre — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:24:00 GMT

Doug O'Neill, trainer of I'll Have Another, is accused of illegally treating a horse. He could receive up to a six-month suspension and $15,000 in fines if the ruling goes against him.

The fate of trainer Doug O'Neill, charged by California Horse Racing Board enforcement officials with a substance abuse violation involving one of his horses, will be addressed Thursday morning at a board meeting at Hollywood Park.

South River overcomes 7-0 hole to win 4A-3A boys lacrosse title

By Glenn Graham , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:11:00 GMT

No. 8 Seahawks roar back for 10-8 victory, cap 20-0 season with championship

It has been a familiar scene the past two days at UMBC: lacrosse sticks flying everywhere, a mass celebration, then the traditional team photo with the state championship plaque proudly displayed.

O's Brian Roberts continues progress, returns to the field

By Peter Schmuck , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:32:00 GMT

Concussion symptoms have plagued Roberts for more than a year

Roberts walked twice and fielded a few grounders in his rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Wednesday night.

Joe Flacco's focus is on field and Ravens teammates, not contract

By Jeff Zrebiec , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:31:00 GMT

Quarterback still without extension, but his attention is on developing chemistry with new receiving corps

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and the team's top decision-makers have said on several occasions that extending Joe Flacco's contract is a priority this offseason. While there's no indication that any progress has been made, the fifth-year quarterback doesn't seem concerned. He has said repeatedly that he's letting his agent handle his contract talks and if an extension happens, it happens. It won't take away from his primary focus, which is gaining a rapport with a relatively new receiving corps.

Baltimore-area players lead Florida into its first women's lacrosse final four

By Katherine Dunn , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:23:00 GMT

Just three years after program was begun from scratch, 10 juniors and a senior anchor Gators as they seek national title

When Sam Farrell visited the University of Florida on her women's lacrosse recruiting trip three years ago, there wasn't much to see.

Cundiff will not let missed field goal define career

Kevin Cowherd — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:20:00 GMT

You saw it. Hell, the whole world saw it. Billy Cundiff sees it still, you can be sure. Closes his eyes and there it is: his pushed 32-yard field goal attempt that went wide left in the final seconds of January's AFC Championship, leading to the New England Patriots' shocking 23-20 win over the Ravens in the madhouse that was Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. But what good does it do to dwell on that horrible moment?

Arrieta struggles again as Orioles lose to Red Sox, 6-5

By Eduardo A. Encina — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:15:00 GMT

O's drop series as right-hander allows four runs, fails to go six full innings

It didn't take long for right-hander Jake Arrieta to retreat to the video room inside the Orioles' clubhouse to go over another tough start Wednesday afternoon.

Hammel has fluid drained from his knee but will pitch Friday

By Dan Connolly , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:24:00 GMT

Right-hander says missing time 'not in the best interest of myself or the team'

Right-hander Jason Hammel had fluid drained from his sore right knee this week and says he believes he is improving — certainly enough to make Friday's scheduled start and stay on the active roster.

Bundy promoted to High-A Frederick

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:13:00 GMT

After a near perfect debut at Low-A Delmarva this season, the 19-year-old right-hander is being promoted to High-A and will start Saturday.

Four with Terps ties headed into National Lacrosse Hall of Fame

By Katherine Dunn — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:46:00 GMT

Four players or coaches with ties to the Maryland Terrapins are among the eight person class to be inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in October, US Lacrosse announced Wednesday.

Kindle: 'I haven't proven anything yet'

By Matt Vensel — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:45:00 GMT

Two years after the Ravens selected him in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft, linebacker Sergio Kindle has yet to make a start, a tackle or a significant impact on the team's fortunes. An opportunity has presented itself to Kindle in the form of a season-threatening Achilles injury to Terrell Suggs, but he insists his mindset hasn't changed. To him, every season is make or break.

Players association files collusion lawsuit against the NFL

The Sports Xchange — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:52:00 GMT

The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit Wednesday that accused NFL owners and the league of collusion during the 2010 season.

Rice, Lewis, Reed among players absent from Ravens OTA

Sun staff report — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:27:00 GMT

Although some of the Ravens’ biggest names were missing from the team’s OTA (organized team activity) today, more than 80 on the 90-man roster were in attendance at the Owings Mills training facility.