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Gary Stevens' victory at 50 is the granddaddy of comebacks

Peter Schmuck — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:10:00 -0400

Jockey came out of retirement and is now the oldest to win the Preakness

This was for every guy who ever had a mid-life crisis and tried to do something nobody thought could be done. Fifty-year-old Jockey Gary Stevens took Oxbow to the front early and never looked back on the way to an upset victory in the 138th Preakness Stakes that was truly one for the ageless.

Maryland Jockey Club handicapper Frank Carulli taking his dream to Vegas

Peter Schmuck — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:42:00 -0400

For Frank Carulli, it's not just a cliche anymore. He really is going to be living the dream in a few weeks.

Turcotte cherishes 40th anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown

Peter Schmuck — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:37:00 -0400

Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte is savoring the 40th anniversary of Secretariat's amazing Triple Crown performance in 1973, and why not?

Orioles continue to show that 2012 was no fluke

Peter Schmuck — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400

It was about this time last year — give or take a week — that it became apparent the Orioles had undergone some kind of karmic transformation.

Eric LeGrand brings his motivational story to Baltimore

Peter Schmuck — Tue, 7 May 2013 21:22:00 -0400

Former Rutgers football player is determined to walk again after becoming paralyzed from the neck down making a tackle in 2010

It wasn't so long ago that former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand couldn't even move his shoulders, which is why it's hard not to marvel at his willingness to offer one of them to anybody facing a major life challenge.

The spirit of the Kentucky Derby lands at Pimlico for the day

Peter Schmuck — Sat, 4 May 2013 19:45:00 -0400

The racing gods obviously got their signals crossed, choosing to grace Pimlico with a glorious afternoon to enjoy the first jewel of the Triple Crown on Saturday while the 19 horses in the Kentucky Derby slogged through the mud at Churchill Downs.

Orioles still looking for an answer to fifth starter question

Peter Schmuck — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:36:00 -0400

While auditions continue for the fifth slot in the Orioles starting rotation, the question that was debated throughout the team's largely inactive offseason suddenly seems relevant again.

With a new group of talent, Ravens don't need problems with Rolando McClain

Peter Schmuck — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:07:00 -0400

The Ravens repopulated their defense during the first four rounds of the NFL draft and found several high-quality players to help fill the biggest holes remaining on a defensive unit that lost six key contributors during the team's post-Super Bowl roster shuffle.

Dylan Bundy's visit to Dr. James Andrews is a cause for concern

Peter Schmuck — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:30:00 -0400

Let's stipulate right now that the Orioles are being open and honest about the Dylan Bundy situation and that there's no reason — at least not yet — to get all hot and bothered over the nagging forearm soreness that has prompted him to seek a second medical opinion from famed orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews.

Between games, a tribute fit for an Earl

Peter Schmuck — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:01:00 -0400

Let's be honest. It isn't really that hard to tug at the heartstrings of a Baltimore sports fan. This is a town where nostalgia lives full-time, so Saturday's Oriole Park tribute to Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver couldn't help but strike the right note.