Athletes

Ryan Ripken follows in Cal's big footsteps

2011-07-19 17:59:00

Cal Ripken Jr. was never pushed to play baseball by his father. The Iron Man adopted that same philosophy when bringing up his own son. Turns out that Ryan Ripken, like his dad, grew to love baseball. And, just like his father, he's pretty darn good at...

Former Colt Fred Miller still dotes on the girl he fell for in college

2011-07-23 16:15:00

Every morning, around 5 a.m., before the sunlight splashes on the beige bedroom walls of the weathered farmhouse in Upperco, Charlene Miller stirs, yawns — and prays. Thank you, Lord, for helping me come through the night. She doesn't get up....

Fixing the Orioles: A six-step program

2011-07-18 03:00:00

Update: Since this article went to press, the Orioles agreed to terms with shortstop J.J. Hardy on a three-year contract. � An Orioles season of some promise has taken a depressing turn that makes the prospects for breaking a 13-year run of losing...

Final 2011 statistics: Orioles team leaders

2011-09-30 00:00:00

Avg: Vladimir Guerrero .290 HR: Mark Reynolds 37 RBI: Mark Reynolds 86 SB: Robert Andino 13 Wins: Zach Britton 11 Saves: Kevin Gregg 22 ERA: Jeremy Guthrie 4.33 Strikeouts: Jeremy Guthrie 130 ...

Phelps expands swimming education initiative

2011-06-24 07:19:00

Ever since he started his foundation, Michael Phelps has been trying to educate Baltimore kids on water safety and attempting to save lives with swimming lessons. Now he's expanding that mission beyond the Baltimore area, and taking it nationwide. The...

Ploskonka starts, finishes world's toughest footrace

2011-07-22 00:00:00

David Ploskonka almost did himself in with an impatient early pace but recovered to finish what is billed as the world's toughest footrace for the second time. Ploskonka, who first competed in running at John Carroll School, finished the 135-mile...

Coffee Companion -- 7/22: As the NFL lockout turns and more

2011-07-22 06:15:00

Each morning, Monday through Friday, I'll hook you up with reading material to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday -- that way I'll have an excuse to do the same at the start of mine.� Running it back: NFL...

Your turn: Should the Ravens bring back Le'Ron McClain?

2011-07-15 07:30:00

Le'Ron McClain was invited to the Pro Bowl in 2008 and 2009 as a fullback, but the yards and touchdowns he piled up when he wasn’t blocking for Ray Rice or Willis McGahee played a big role in getting him to two straight Pro Bowls. Last season was up...

NFL lockout continues; players weigh proposal

2011-07-21 19:27:00

NFL owners unlocked the doors Thursday, but the players aren't ready to enter just yet. Hours after owners overwhelmingly approved a conditional end to the 4-month-old lockout, the players refused to vote on the proposed 10-year collective bargaining...

Taneytown man wins gold for Special Olympics U.S. team

2011-07-22 08:04:00

From Syd Lea's home in Taneytown, the Pennsylvania line is less than two miles away. When the accomplished cyclist ventures outside from his home gymnasium, he often crosses the Mason-Dixon Line as part of his training regimen. That's not the only...

Recreation

2011-05-30 17:55:00

Whether you are always on the go or just looking to kick back and relax, the county offers something for everyone — from hiking and biking to bird-watching and golf. INSIDE AND OUT Rocky Gorge Golf (301-725-0888) and the Columbia SportsPark (410-...

Benches clear as Red Sox beat Orioles 10-3

2011-07-08 19:19:00

BOSTON — Tired of getting beat up in recent days and getting treated like mere doormats over the years at Fenway Park, the Orioles’ frustration finally boiled over Friday night, and the result was a benches-clearing brawl that featured Kevin...

Football is not my game. So I contacted my gridiron guru, The Baltimore Sun's Matt Vensel, who tells me that three former Ravens are now on the Chiefs: Kelly Gregg, Le'Ron McClain and Jared Gaither. So feel free to boo them. Or something. If preseason games mean something to you. 7:30 p.m. Friday.

2011-08-16 09:15:00

Orioles catcher Matt Wieters tags out the A's Cliff Pennington , who was attempting to tag up and score on a fly ball in the second inning.

2011-08-16 00:00:00

Soccer great David Beckham , now of the Galaxy in Los Angeles, beams with the trophy he won as Do Something Athlete.

2011-08-15 16:12:02