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Notebook: U.S. men to play Brazil in friendly at FedEx on May 30

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Game marks Americans' 1st visit to Redskins' stadium

The U.S. men's national soccer team will play Brazil in a May 30 friendly at FedEx Field in Landover, the five-time World Cup champion's first visit to the Washington area since 1998 and the Americans' debut at the Redskins' stadium.

Christmas was Mother's Day for Chivas defender

By Kevin Baxter — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:40:00 EST

Jorge Flores changed his name to Jorge Villafana to honor the person who raised him. And he still has a dream: to make the U.S. Olympic team.

For 22 years Jorge Flores carried his father's name but not his memory.

John Terry out as England's captain

Reuters — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:51:00 EST

John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy, the English FA said Friday. The 31-year-old Chelsea center back is awaiting trial after pleading not guilty Wednesday to a charge of racially abusing Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match at Loftus Road in October.

Digest: Blast routed by Wave, 22-8, in MISL showdown

Sports Digest — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 01:16:00 EST

D.C. United waives forward Brettschneider

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:48:05 EST

D.C. United waived 22-year-old forward Blake Brettschneider on Friday after just one season with the club.

Blast clinch home field in East final with a 26-4 win over Norfolk

By Glenn Graham , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 22:17:00 EST

Garcia scores 4 goals and Millwood adds 3 in another lopsided win vs. SharX

One of the promotions at 1st Mariner Arena this season involves the Blast's cheerleaders passing out free Snickers bars after every goal for the home team.

Blast Wednesday night: Norfolk SharX (3-15) at Blast (13-4)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:40:00 EST

When: Wednesday, 7:05 p.m.

Blast one win away from clinching division after beating Lancers, 8-7

By Kent Baker, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:35:00 EST

Baltimore can secure top seed in playoffs after surviving late charge by Rochester

The Blast took a giant step toward clinching a Major Indoor Soccer League division title Saturday night at 1st Mariner Arena .

U.S. women's soccer team qualifies for Olympics

Tribune News Services — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:16:00 EST

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- In the end, what matters is that the U.S. women's soccer team is going to the Olympics. What the players won't soon forget is how hard they had to work get there.

Waterfowl hunting keeps retired Hale busy on his Talbot County farm

By Hanah Cho , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:51:00 EST

First Mariner founder enjoys time on his Talbot County farm

EASTON – Shortly before sunrise, Edwin F. Hale Sr. scatters decoys on the water, preparing for a day of waterfowl hunting on his Talbot County farm.