Here's a look at what the Ravens hope former Rutgers' RB Ray Rice (Ray-Ray) can bring to the field.
The Baltimore Ravens will be facing off against the New England Patriots on Thursday at Gillette Stadium. For the Ravens, it's a new era of football in Baltimore. The Ravens have a new head coach in John Harbaugh, a highly-touted rookie quarterback in
Joe Flacco and a rookie running back stealing the show in training camp in Ray Rice.
The most exciting news of the day from the U.S. Senior Open Championships (for me anyway) is the appearance of a large black bear that pranced across the fairway:
Notice how no one seems particularly inclined to get the heck out of there.
Michelle Wie, please prove yourself on the LPGA Tour first.
So the Women's British Open starts Thursday. It's the last major for Annika Sorenstam, who will retire at the end of the season as one of the top two female golfers ever.
But leave it to Michelle Wie to snag the spotlight, for once again doing what she does best - absolutely nothing.
Finish reading 'Why, Wie? Why?' »Perhaps it's a precursor of what type of show TKO Promotions will put on in a little under 30 minutes.
It could be bad luck.
But there is no denying promoters failed to deliver when they scratched York's Eric Nemo from the professional boxing card at the Valencia Ballroom.
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Tuesday's L.A. Sparks-Detroit Shock game provided quite the entertainment when a melee broke out at the Palace of Auburn Hills - home to the infamous Pacers-Pistons free-for-all that took place in 2004.
Associated Press photographer Julie Jacobson captured this amazing play involving New York Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon during the New York vs. Boston game at Yankee Stadium this afternoon:
Yes, I know it was a more than a week ago, but I would be remiss if I didn't post this tribute to my all-time favorite sports team: The Detroit Red Wings.
Spending extra for all of the sports channels on my satellite dish -- $5 per month.
Having XM Radio in my vehicle for hockey coverage -- $12.95 per month.
Subscribing to the NHL Center Ice Package (TV) -- $129 per year.
Shirts, souvenirs and photos on my home office wall collected over the years -- $400-plus.
Watching the Wings win the Stanley Cup as I wore one of my Detroit jerseys, while my 5-year-old son wore the other -- priceless.
Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt has been writing occasional opinion pieces for The Associated Press. In his latest piece, Schmidt praises Phillies manager Charlie Manuel for a recent benching of 2007 National League MVP Jimmy Rollins...
For The Associated Press
More importantly, the Philadelphia Phillies manager has friends — in the clubhouse, in the front office, all around the game. The city of Brotherly Love has even adopted him.
We all know that can change overnight with a questionable decision, a bad interview, pulling a pitcher — or maybe benching your MVP shortstop for not hustling.
Yes, you heard that right. In the big leagues, a manager had the guts to stand up to an $8 million-a-year player.
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Vincent Powell of West Manchester Township writes: “Wow. First the New England and now Big Brown. It just makes you wonder what the 2008 World Series holds in store for us.”
Ron Sisto II of Dover Township writes: “Spread the bases further apart and move the pitcher back in high school softball. Defense and hitting are lost as a team relies too much on one player.”
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