Media Guide: Blame Advertising
Why are today's pro athletes using steroids? Is it fame? Glory? ... Or is it endorsements?

Raffetto Will Miss Jockeying For Slots 
For the moment, Lou Raffetto, the ousted president and chief operating officer of the Maryland Jockey Club, is going to kick back and enjoy some time with his family, but there is little doubt that he will surface in horse racing again.

Media Guide: Presentation Overshadows Games
This past weekend had many magic moments and storylines unfold right in our midst. So much so that the games themselves could hardly live up to the pregame presentations.

Boosters Hope To Get Back In Action
Founded in 1950, the Sports Boosters of Maryland intends to revitalize its activities after a period of relative inactivity and may resume its once-popular banquet.

Media Guide: Don't Blame The Radio
As the Ravens’ 2007 season spirals downward, fans are increasingly looking for excuses. Sorry, folks, but players' radio shows are not to blame.

ESPN Gets Early Masters Rounds
Augusta National chairman Billy Payne announced ESPN will take over Thursday and Friday coverage of the Masters Tournament on April 10-11 next spring.

Media Guide: Super Hype Begins
Months before the first chip is dipped on Super Sunday, the advertising time for Super Bowl XLII is nearly sold out, according to reports in Advertising Age.

Racing Crumbles As Slots Issue Drags
The General Assembly convened in a special session this week to consider Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposals designed to address Maryland's $1.7 billion fiscal deficit, including one calling for up to 15,000 slot machines at five locations.