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• Sports

This Week in Baltimore Sports History: Ripken, Mussina combine for grand triumph

This Week in Baltimore Sports History for June 30-July 6

By Mike Klingaman

Jun 30, 2019

• Sports

Morgan State's 2019 football schedule includes five home games

Morgan State's 2019 football schedule features five home games in W.A.C. Hughes Memorial Stadium, including a home opener matchup against Delaware State.

• Sports

This week in Baltimore sports history: Michael Phelps 'living dream' at 18

Towson swimmer Michael Phelps is living the dream as the fastest butterfly swimmer in the world at age 18.

By Mike Klingaman

Jun 9, 2019

• Sports

This week in Baltimore sports history (May 26-June 1): Mount Hebron sweeps 1999 1A-2A state lacrosse championships

This week in Baltimore sports history (May 26-June 1)

By Mike Klingaman

May 26, 2019

• Sports

Digest (May 24): Maryland announces football schedule updates

The Maryland football program announced several updates to its future schedule, including adding home games against Kent State in 2021 and SMU in 2022.

• Sports

Digest (May 23): Former Poly basketball star Demetrius Mims transfers to Towson

Former Poly star transferring to play basketball at Towson University.

• Obituaries

Paul H. Hutchins Jr., retired Sun photographer who took iconic picture at end of 1966 World Series, dies

Paul H. Hutchins Jr., a retired Baltimore Sun photographer who caught a leaping Brooks Robinson celebrating the Orioles' 1966 World Series sweep, died of heart failure Sunday at Gilchrist Hospice Care. He was 91 and lived in the Loch Raven Reservoir area north of Towson.

By Jacques Kelly

May 7, 2019

• Sports

This week in Baltimore sports history (April 28-May 4): Mike Bordick sets O's mark for RBIs in a month by a SS

April 28, 2000: Mike Bordick’s seventh home run helps the Orioles defeat the Texas Rangers, 4-3, before an announced 44,092 at Camden Yards. With 29 RBIs, Bordick breaks the one-month team record for RBIs by a shortstop held by Cal Ripken Jr.

By Mike Klingaman

Apr 28, 2019

• Obituaries

George W. 'Bill' Childs, former president of Childs Express Inc., dies

George W. “Bill” Childs, former president of Childs Express Inc., a five-generation-owned-and-operated Waverly moving business, died last Wednesday of congestive heart failure at his Towson home. He was 90.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Apr 23, 2019

• Politics

'He was us': Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch remembered at funeral as compassionate, dedicated

Constituents, colleagues and lobbyists honored the late Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch at his funeral in Annapolis. City Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles said of Busch: "He was us." Former state delegate Bruce Poole said Busch had "an enduring interest that ordinary citizens had a shot."

By Pamela Wood

Apr 16, 2019

• Features

Retro Baltimore Trivia: Who was the winning pitcher the day the Oriole Bird 'hatched'?

Think you know your Baltimore? Try answering our weekly trivia question.

• Opinion

Chris Davis should step aside

For the sake of his team, Orioles player Chris Davis should step aside until he gets his game together.

• Opinion

The Baltimore Sun's low blow at Chris Davis

Chris Davis has enough problems without being mocked by the hometown paper.

• Sports

The Oriole Bird celebrates his 40th birthday with some of his mascot friends

Mascots turn out to celebrate one of Baltimore's most iconic figures — the Oriole Bird.

• Sports

The Sun Remembers: This Week in Maryland Sports History for April 7-13

Remember when Brady Anderson, Brooks Robinson and Howdy Myers were on the sports pages?

By Mike Klingaman

Apr 7, 2019

• Sports

Schmuck: Orioles honor late Hall of Famer Frank Robinson with touching pregame celebration of life

The Orioles staged a poignant pregame ceremony for the family, former teammates and fans of Frank Robinson, the team icon who died in February at the age of 83.

By Peter Schmuck

Apr 6, 2019

• Features

Inside Baltimore's backyard ballpark that once hosted Babe Ruth — before it burned

There was a time in Baltimore when a functioning ballpark once fit into two neighborhood blocks.

By Jacques Kelly

Apr 6, 2019

• Sports

Rebuilding Orioles come home to enthusiastic reception at Camden Yards

From thousands of empty seats at Camden Yards to boos for struggling first basemen Chris Davis, there were plenty of reminders of the Orioles' 2018 futility at the team's 2019 home opener. But the fans who showed up said they were encouraged by the rebuilding club's energy and winning start.

By Childs Walker

Apr 4, 2019

• Sports

'Should be a state holiday': Fans share what makes Orioles Opening Day special

Orioles fans share what Opening Day means to them on the day of the team's 2019 home opener.

• Opinion

The 'iron man and woman' of Orioles' home openers

As the Iron Man and Woman of Orioles' Opening Day, we are hoping to throw out the first pitch when we hit 50 years of annual attendance and take  a victory lap around the stadium. Then we’ll come back for 51, and hope some good seats come our way.

• Sports

Orioles announce ‘A Celebration of Frank’ on April 6 to honor Hall of Famer Robinson

‘A Celebration of Frank’ in Frank Robinson's memory will begin at 6:15 p.m. April 6 at Orioles Park at Camden Yards. The event will feature a video tribute to Robinson, as well as appearances from Orioles greats Brooks Robinson, Jim Palmer and Boog Powell.

By Nathan Ruiz

Mar 29, 2019

• Sports

On Opening Day of rebuilding season, Orioles fans try to get to know ‘anonymous team’

Orioles fans spent Thursday's Opening Day loss to the New York Yankees trying to get to know a team full of unfamiliar faces.

By Nathan Ruiz

Mar 28, 2019

• Entertainment

Beyond Opening Day: 8 ways to celebrate the return of baseball season and Baltimore's Orioles

The Orioles’ home opener is April 4, meaning that baseball will soon be back, and all will be well with the world. With all you fine folks in mind, we offer this guide to celebrating beyond Opening Day.

By Chris Kaltenbach

Mar 27, 2019

• Education

Thousands of Maryland teachers to rally in Annapolis Monday for more school funding

Annapolis officials expect at least 7,500 participants, which would make it one of the largest rallies in the state’s capital city in the past decade.

By Pamela Wood

Mar 11, 2019

• Sports

Preston: With all the right moves this offseason, can the Ravens woo back their fickle fans?

There was a wave of purple optimism throughout the stadium in the team’s final regular season win against Cleveland and sellout crowd for the wild-card game against the Chargers.

By Mike Preston

Mar 5, 2019

• Obituaries

Joe L. Mitchell, Westinghouse engineer and marketing program manager, dies

Joe L. Mitchell, a retired Westinghouse Electric corp. engineer and marketing program manager who enjoyed classical music, died Feb. 6 from complications of dementia at Roland Park Place at 93.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Mar 2, 2019

• Features

Baltimore-area spots U.S. presidents have visited and what you can do there now

A guide to area locations where you can stand where the presidents stood, in honor of Presidents’ Day.

By Chris Kaltenbach

Feb 12, 2019

• Opinion

Frank Robinson’s lasting legacy

The first time I saw Frank Robinson play was at Memorial Stadium on my 9th birthday in May 1966. I remember vividly his aggressive base running and beef with the umpire after being called out. That play and reaction personified the take-charge attitude that Frank Robinson brought to the game.

• Features

Retro Baltimore Trivia: What was the amateur baseball team Reggie Jackson played for in Baltimore in the summer of 1965? And where in town did they play?

Think you know your Baltimore? Try answering our weekly trivia question.

• Opinion

Frank Robinson and the legend of the Orioles 'HERE' flag

The Hall of Famer, who died Thursday at 83, hit the only home run anyone ever hit out of Memorial Stadium, and the legend lives on.

By Dan Rodricks

Feb 8, 2019

• Sports

Frank Robinson, Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer, dies at 83

Orioles outfielder Frank Robinson had those skinny legs and a gingerly gait that made it seem as if his feet always hurt. But the ferocity with which he played baseball belied his appearance.

• Sports

Key moments in Orioles legend Frank Robinson's Hall of Fame career

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson led the Orioles to their first World Series title in 1966, was the first African-American manager in both the American and National Leagues and managed the Orioles for parts of four seasons. Here’s a timeline of his career.

• Obituaries

Michael E. Marr, lawyer in notable cases, dies

Michael Marr defended, among others, “Little” Melvin Williams, who ran a Baltimore heroin ring.

By Jacques Kelly

Jan 27, 2019

• Sports

Digest (Jan. 23): Naval Academy to honor late football coaches Forzano and Welsh in August

Former head coaches Rick Forzano and George Welsh, who both died earlier this month, will be honored by the Naval Academy Athletic Association the weekend of

• Opinion

No Esskay Orioles franks? Say it ain't so

The hot dog once billed as 'here to stay' isn't after all as Baltimore mourns the loss of its beloved Esskay Orioles franks.

• Sports

Digest (Jan. 15): Spurs' Rudy Gay to open gym in Baltimore

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay, an Archbishop Spalding graduate, will open PickUp USA Fitness franchises in Baltimore as well as Florida. PickUp USA gyms

• Sports

With eye on NFL, Franklin graduate, Virginia Tech wide receiver Damon Hazelton Jr. eager to improve

Redshirt sophomore and Baltimore native Damon Hazelton Jr. led the Hokies in several receiving categories in 2018 and has considered making the transition to the NFL after next season.

By Edward Lee

Jan 10, 2019

• Maryland

When big football arrived in Baltimore

The city built a municipal stadium by degrees, and called it by several different names.

By Jacques Kelly

Jan 5, 2019

• Maryland

Bird Brown: Embrace the change, but be careful too

Making a change is never easy on the player. It’s even worse on the coach whose job it is to put the players on the field that gives his team the best chance of winning. It’s a difficult decision because of the relationships that we form with each player.

• Sports

Maryland horsemen on board with calls to rebuild Pimlico Race Course

Horsemen react to the Maryland Stadium Authority recommendations for the future of Pimlico Race Course.

By Peter Schmuck

Dec 13, 2018

• Maryland

Sun Archives: When President George H.W. Bush and Queen Elizabeth took in an Orioles game at Memorial Stadium

The passing of former President George H.W. Bush on Friday evening gives us cause to relive a moment when Baltimore was the center of media attention — and a seat of U.S. and British power.

• Sports

After two wins in Baltimore, Lamar Jackson ready to take the Ravens' show on the road

John Harbaugh declined to say whether Joe Flacco has been cleared to practice, offering only that the longtime starter is "progressing very well."

By Jonas Shaffer

Nov 28, 2018

• Opinion

Improve O's future by looking to its past

With Mike Elias on board as the new general manager, the Orioles hope for a better future. In the meantime, here's a look at their storied past.

• Sports

Dunbar's 23-game winning streak ends in Class 1A state football semifinals, 20-6

Dunbar dropped in Class 1A state football semifinals

• Sports

The Sun Remembers: This Week in Maryland Sports History for Nov. 18-24

Remember when Priest Holmes, Chris McCarron and Gus Johnson were in the news?

By Mike Klingaman

Nov 18, 2018

• Sports

Pairings set for state football regional playoffs

The pairings have been set for the first round of the Maryland high school football regional playoffs to begin Nov. 9.

By Katherine Dunn

Nov 4, 2018

• Sports

City-Poly football game moves to Morgan State on Friday night for 130th edition

The City-Poly football game moves to Morgan State for the 130th edition this week and will be played on Friday night.

By Katherine Dunn

Oct 30, 2018

• Maryland

Group works to engage people in Baltimore's 'sacred places:' outdoor gardens and green space

One group is looking to bring more life to a network of "sacred places" in Baltimore by helping communities engage their green spaces.

By Yvonne Wenger

Oct 13, 2018

• Opinion

Time to really give O's fans 'a contract'?

When fans made a great catch of a foul ball at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium back in the good old days, Rex Barney, legendary announcer, proclaimed over the public address system, “Give that fan a contract!” In light of the Orioles' painful state of affairs, maybe that's not just a corny idea.

• Sports

Farewell, Baltimore: Orioles beat writer Eduardo A. Encina says goodbye as he leaves The Sun

After seven years as an Orioles beat writer, Eduardo A. Encina says goodbye as he leaves The Sun.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 4, 2018