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Maryland said Tuesday that it will name the Comcast Center basketball court for Gary Williams, who retired as men's coach in May after 22 seasons and a school-record 461 wins.

As the Baltimore Ravens open their season, fans wonder are hoping for Super Bowl appearance.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco isn't focused on a rivalry with Ben Roethlisberger; he just wants to beat the Steelers on Sunday. ... Terrell Suggs expects his path to Roethlisberger to be littered with roadblocks. ... With David Reed suspended for Week 1, the Ravens are trying to figure out who their third receiver will be Sunday. ... A quiet but potent minority has urged Maryland to carefully consider naming its basketball court after Gary Williams. ... The Terps are getting rid of the awful football uniforms they wore Monday -- and they are doing it for a good cause, too. ... The Orioles walked it off again against the Yankees on Thursday.

Quiet but potent minority has urged Maryland to carefully consider a proposal to honor former coach Gary Williams

The Ravens took their biggest gamble of free agency when they reached an agreement with talented but troubled offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie on Tuesday. ... Jarret Johnson, who missed practice on Sunday and Monday, intends to play against the Redskins. ... The three-season, up-and-down Orioles career of Felix Pie likely came to an end Tuesday when the outfielder was designated for assignment. ... Grapefruit League MVP Jake Fox is back with the Orioles. ... Alfredo Simon allowed one run in eight innings as the Orioles beat the Twins, 8-1. ... Adam Jones was taken to a Minneapolis hospital during the win due to shortness of breath and mild chest pains. ... Colts great Art Donovan got his stolen championship ring back.

Gary Williams receiving $400,000 salary from Maryland. Athletic department sees former men's basketball coach as key to working with donors.

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Mark Turgeon needs bodies — the new Maryland men's basketball coach has just eight scholarship players remaining — and he said Thursday that he isn't ruling out turning to the football team for frontcourt help.

Remember Gregg Doyel, the CBS Sports columnist who called Gary Williams a "little bitty tiny coward runt of a man" and accused the former Maryland men's basketball coach of influencing Debbie Yow's coaching search at N.C. State? He said Monday that he "went too far and got angry and made a jerk out of myself."

Even if the NCAA allowed additional funds to be set aside for atheltes, Maryland might not have enough money to do so

The Orioles scored five runs in the first inning Monday night and knocked out overmatched Pirates starter Charlie Morton after the second en route to an 8-3 victory. ... Jeremy Guthrie will start Tuesday against the Pirates, four days after he was diagnosed with a muscle strain in his back. ... Luke Scott and Brian Matusz appear to be OK after suffering injuries on Sunday.

Maryland basketball: Competing with undersized front court will be tall order for Terps coach Mark Turgeon. With little height to speak of, coach says, four-guard lineups will be frequent.

2011 NBA Draft: Former Maryland center Jordan Williams arrived at Verizon Center Tuesday with an explanation for Terps fans on how and why he left the team after his sophomore season to pursue an NBA career. He worked out with the Washington Wizards.

The Orioles ultimately landed the player they wanted with the fourth overall pick in Monday night's amateur draft, selecting right-hander Dylan Bundy form Owasso High in Oklahoma. ... Brian Matusz allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings and was backed by a flawless night from the bullpen in the Orioles' 4-2 win over the Athletics. After the game, Matusz said that he is not worried about his decreased velocity. ... Chris Jakubauskas will start Tuesday night's game against the Athletics at Camden Yards. ... Navy continues to be interested in Maryland men's lacrosse coach John Tillman. ... Baltimore native Josh Selby sat on the sidelines during predraft workouts for the Wizards.

To my knowledge, former Maryland men¿s basketball coach Gary Williams had not commented publicly about the additions made to new coach Mark Turgeon¿s staff -- specifically super recruiter Dalonte Hill -- until he appeared on 106.7 The Fan in D.C. to promote the Melwood Prince George¿s County Open.

Maryland basketball: Mark Turgeon knows next season's Maryland roster is literally thin up front.

Mark Turgeon has filled out his coaching staff, including super recruiter Dalonte Hill, and has convinced Nick Faust, the top player in the Terps¿ recruiting class, to stick to the commitment he made to Maryland. Those were the first steps Turgeon has taken to get the Terps back to where they were a decade ago.

The Yankees unloaded on Brad Bergesen Thursday night, scoring five runs in the first on the way to a 13-2 thrashing of the Orioles. ... The Orioles placed the right side of their infield -- Brian Roberts and Derrek Lee -- on the disabled list. ... The Orioles continued to shake-up their roster as they demoted Troy Patton and Chris Jakubauskas and called up Nolan Reimold and Ryan Adams. ... Derrick Mason says that the Ravens' workouts at Towson will be light.

At his introductory press conference a week ago, Maryland men's basketball coach Mark Turgeon revealed that he chatted with his predecessor, Gary Williams, before accepting the job offer from Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson. Now we have a better idea of what Williams told Turgeon.

Mark Turgeon completes staff by hiring Kansas State's Dalonte Hill. Former D.C. Assault coach joins Bino Ranson, Texas A&M's Scott Spinelli on Terps' bench

When I chatted with former Terps wide receiver Torrey Smith on Monday about his future with the Ravens, I had to get his take on the retirement of Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams. The legendary men's coach surprisingly walked away from the game two weeks ago and the school scrambled to hire Mark Turgeon a few days later. Smith says Williams' fist pumps will be missed.

No link between cuts to Md. scholarships and salary of basketball coach.

Mark Turgeon a fine choice at Maryland but will need help

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