Alternative Sports For Summer Days
Wrapped in full investigative armor, PressBox set out to probe some alternative sports that may intrigue young warriors who wish to return to a simpler time.

Media Guide: Little Big Man Plays Key Role In Birds' Drama
Ray Daugherty of Eldersburg is no ordinary tyke. He went to his first O's game at 5 weeks, began talking at 5 months, and was hitting a squishy ball at 18 months. 

Goin' Downy Ocean, Hon?
It's summer on Maryland's balmy shores, and we've put together the ultimate to-do lists of some of the best sports activities to see and enjoy in Ocean City.

Catching Big Air In Baltimore
This weekend, Camden Yards hosts a sporting event unlike anything seen before in Baltimore -- the AST Dew Tour, a summer-long "action sports" showcase.

At Special Olympics, Competing Key
More than 1,000 local athletes, who otherwise would never have the opportunity to compete, were given a chance at the Special Olympics. From June 8-10, the focus was on their stories and making their dreams come true.

Wanna Go For A Run, Hon? 
Crossing the finish line of the HonFest 5K Hon Run fundraiser, the first few runners were dressed as one would expect a jogger to dress. And then, it looked like someone had gotten lost from the opening hours of HonFest.

Media Guide: NFL Blitzes Comcast 
If you’re a Comcast cable subscriber you’ve probably received an e-mail blast from the NFL Network asking you to let the company know that you don’t want to be forced to pay extra for your NFL Network.

Vince Bagli, One Of A Kind
As Vince Bagli, a sportscaster who was on hand for the very best -- and worst -- of Baltimore sports for years, celebrated his 80th birthday, some of the announcers who have followed in his footsteps recalled their favorite Bagli memories.

Beware of the 50% Off "Bargain"
Strecker the Collector warns that so-called sales in the world of sports cards collectibles may not be as good a deal as they seem.

LPGA’s Finest Converge On Area
The best female golfers in the world are in town for the McDonald’s LPGA Championship at Bulle Rock. The event will be held through Sunday at what many consider Maryland’s finest public golf course.
• Bulle Rock Braces For LPGA Championship

NBA Finals -- The Start of a Legacy?
LeBron James continues to live up to the hype. Now he hopes to lead his Cavaliers past the Spurs in the NBA Finals.

Is Bowling Still Cool?
Bowling has undergone dramatic transformations over the past two decades in the greater Baltimore market. And nationwide, more than 65 million Americans bowl every year.

Book Review: "The Chemical Girl"
Chip Silverman takes a different approach in his new novel, "The Chemical Girl", weaving the thread of the Len Bias story through his tragicomic tale of bureaucracy, sex, love and the addictions of wildly varying types.

Media Guide: Are Message Boards Sending A Message?
How much do the opinions expressed on blogs and message boards affect those who write, talk and make decisions about our local sports teams?

Curlin Wins the Preakness
Racing fans will have to wait another year for a possible Triple Crown. Curlin edged Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense to take the 132nd Preakness.

Where Are the Maryland-Breds?
Nearly a quarter century has passed since Deputed Testamony won the Preakness, and during that time, no Maryland-bred has duplicated his feat.
• More Preakness: History | Contenders | Kids Count | Prado | Fan Forum

Tiger-Phil Showdown at U.S. Open?
With Tiger Woods' strong showing earlier in the season and Mickelson stepping up in past weeks, the stage is set for a showdown at the U.S. Open in June.

Media Guide: Can’t We All Get Along?
It seems every other week there’s something happening with the letters MASN in the middle of it. All you have to do is go to YouTube and you’ll see it all. 

Dietrich Heard Last Count, Came Back
Mike "The American Dream" Dietrich was a good boxer before his death; he hopes to become a great one after it.

Jake the Snake Can't Stop the Hustle
Jake "The Snake" Smith's dedication to training young fighters and bringing crowds to the fights has earned him a place in the Boxing Hall of Fame in both Washington D.C. and Maryland.

Media Guide: Hard Ball Off The Field
While the O’s are working hard to improve and "battling," as the manager likes to intone, there’s some real "battling" taking place on the media front.

De La Hoya-Mayweather: One For The History Books?
What Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather will be fighting for is more than who is better on Saturday night, but whose name will be remembered tomorrow and the tomorrows to follow. 

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