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Bob Baffert seeks sixth Preakness 2013 win with lightly-raced Triple Crown newcomer

This year, the Maryland Jockey Club is trying spice up the Preakness brand, and they've brought in "Top Chef" alumnus Mike Isabella to create the menus for the Turfside Terrace, where guests pay $315 for spectacular finish-line views, and for the Preakness Village, where corporations entertain on grand and semi-grand scales.

Orb's path to the finish line in the second leg of the Triple Crown remains uncrowded. Normandy Invasion, the fourth-place finisher in the Kentucky Derby, dropped from contention for Saturday's 138th running of the Preakness 2013.

Kentucky Derby winner Orb unlikely to face full 14-horse field

Under Armour founder/CEO Kevin Plank grounds myriad ambitions in his Maryland roots.

The colt is one of five horses pointed definitely toward the second leg of the Triple Crown, including Derby winner Orb. At least a dozen other horses are under consideration. The 14-horse field is likely to shift as trainers and owners evaluate their options, but here¿s a look at the possible entrants.

Under Armour CEO keeps focus on getting his horses into Triple Crown

Comic-book based line, fleece and running shoes helped drive growth for Baltimore's Under Armour

For the first time in years, Pimlico is poised to become more than an off-track betting center kept together only enough to host the Preakness.

Paul Capriolo and the crew at Social Growth Technologies are looking forward to graduation, having spent years getting ready for the world outside this one-story beige building in Columbia. The Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship is not a school, but it does cultivate business and launch its charges onto bigger things.

Under Armour CEO and president Kevin A. Plank earned $1.53 million in total compensation last year, a 35 percent jump over 2011, the Baltimore-based sports apparel company reported Tuesday.

Nike serves as a model and a goal for Under Armour. Founder Kevin Plank has made no secret of gunning to topple Nike as the nation's leading sports apparel brand. The latest skirmish in their growing competition opened Thursday when Under Armour sued Nike over the trademarked phrase "I will."

Kevin Plank and Muhammad Ali were among those honored by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation at a downtown gala and fundraiser at the Waterfront Marriott on Friday evening. But Plank was not able to have his dinner with "The Greatest." Ali was unable to travel from his home in Arizona because he is recovering from a recent surgery.

Under Armour sued Nike in Baltimore's federal court Thursday, alleging the sporting goods giant infringed on its trademarked advertising phrase "I Will." The Baltimore-based sports apparel maker alleged Nike began using its trademark phrase "I Will" in its advertising late last year.

New product measures heart rate and calories burned to come up with a "will power score"

Under Armour opens its first Baltimore store in Harbor East Feb. 16

Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank, bolstered by fourth-quarter and year-end revenue numbers that exceeded projections, made bold promises about the future of his Baltimore-based company during its fourth-quarter earnings call Thursday.

Company executives promise aggressive innovation in conference call

Kevin Plank-owned horse racing operation against looking for entry in Triple Crown races

Olympic champion Michael Phelps has interest in horse racing thanks to coach Bob Bowman

Purpose of suit remains unclear but could be related to $50 million exit fee

University of Maryland acted hastily and foolishly in choosing Big Ten

The University of Maryland's move to the Big Ten could be a defining moment in the presidency of Wallace Loh.

Former Terps football player will not pay $50 million ACC exit fee

World Series of Poker winner had patches advertising gambling companies on an O's jersey

Follow the Money will cover pro teams, Under Armour, gambling and more

Party planners say memorable gatherings combine high-end details, casual touches

Poets win one-sided affair, but the atmosphere is what everyone enjoyed

Booming Under Armour Inc. announced Thursday that it earned $57 million in the third quarter, 25 percent more than it did in the July-to-September period last year.

For the last couple months, Dunbar athletes have been keeping an eye on the renovation of their football field, hoping they would get to play a few games there this fall.

The CEO pay disclosed this year by the 20 largest publicly traded companies in the Baltimore region offers plenty of fodder — as it does every year — to steam the ranks of workers with paychecks that barely budge.

By sponsoring the Harrison twins' AAU team, Under Armour has become the talk of college basketball

Baltimore's deal with Under Armour over tax-financed bonds a win-win for all involved

The Baltimore City Council approved Monday a deal that would grant as much as $35 million in tax breaks to Under Armour to support the company's efforts to expand its Tide Point corporate headquarters.

Under Armour executive J. Scott Plank has left the Baltimore-based sports apparel company founded by his brother Kevin Plank, the company said Monday.

Baltimore honored Michael Phelps with a celebration at the Inner Harbor, after which the swimmer served as an honorary captain of the Ravens at their season opener at M&T Bank Stadium.

Michael Phelps has played golf, traveled and cracked crabs with friends since London games ended.

Baltimore Sun staffers Don Markus, Chris Korman and Matt Bracken weigh in on the three biggest topics of the past week in Maryland sports.

Sports apparel maker Under Armour Inc. reported a 7 percent gain in second-quarter earnings Tuesday, beating Wall Street estimates as new offerings in women's apparel and footwear helped drive sales increases.

Randy Edsall's wife says "They will win"

Sometimes on football Saturdays, Randy Edsall's wife will slip into the Gossett Team House auditorium, barely noticed by the media assembled to hear the Maryland coach's post -game remarks.

Developers who have prospered in Baltimore should pitch in rebuilding the city's schools

Is there anything more Bawlmer than Cal Ripken Jr.?

Baltimore Sun reporters Jeff Barker and Don Markus and editor Matt Bracken weigh in on the three biggest topics of the past week in Maryland sports.

Maryland released renderings this afternoon of a green field that will have end zones reminiscent of the state flag -- and of those Maryland Pride uniforms (yes, those) unveiled last season.

Don Markus, Matt Bracken and Connor Letourneau discuss the relationship of Kevin Plank and Randy Edsall, the Byrd Stadium renovations, and Jake Layman making the U.S. U-18 team.

Plank, Bisciotti demonstrate how Baltimore is enriched by hosting corporate headquarters

Baltimore-based Under Armour Inc. approved a two-for-one split of its outstanding common stock, the first since the sports apparel maker went public in November 2005, the company said Monday.