Cal Ripken, Jr.

Catonsville baseball wins thriller, advances to state championship game

2013-05-21 20:45:00

As they have done all season, every player in the Catonsville lineup did something productive to help the Comets win another big game. But, Tuesday night’s 4-3 win over Winston Churchill (11-11), in the Class 4A state semifinals at Shipley Field...

Towson Times garners nine awards in MDDC editorial contest

2013-05-20 15:56:00

The Towson Times took home nine awards Friday in the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association editorial contest, including a "Best of Show," meaning it was superior to the first-place winners from other circulation divisions. The Baltimore Sun Media...

Ripken gets honorary degree as University of Md. graduates 7,700

2013-05-19 15:22:00

Oriole Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. drew a laugh Sunday during his commencement address at the University of Maryland, College Park when he noted his wife, Kelly, graduated from the university, "although she will not allow me to reveal the year."...

Orioles' 6-0 win over Twins marred by Wei-Yin Chen's injury

2013-05-12 17:16:00

The Orioles played one of their better all-around games of the young season Sunday, using three homers and strong pitching to shut out the Minnesota Twins, 6-0, while capturing their ninth series victory in 12 opportunities. And yet the Orioles fly...

Commencement speakers strive to inspire, entertain

2013-05-10 16:36:00

Expectations are high for this year's commencement speakers at Maryland universities — an august crew that includes the Obamas and their team of writers as well as funnyman Bill Cosby and Hollywood director Jason Winer. But to stand out — or...

Roberto Alomar, former Orioles second baseman, elected to club's Hall of Fame

2013-05-01 18:30:00

Former second baseman Roberto Alomar isn’t positive that 1996 was his greatest season as a big leaguer, but he knows that first year as an Oriole had to be among the highlights of his Hall of Fame career. “Numbers-wise, I can maybe say yes,...

With Michael Phelps on hand, Under Armour pledges new jobs, growth

2013-04-30 17:25:13

Under Armour plans to hire hundreds of workers at its Locust Point headquarters this year, expand facilities on its campus and bring its brand of sports apparel and footwear to new markets in the U.S. and around the world. CEO Kevin Plank outlined the...

Cal Ripken Jr. dedicates new multi-purpose field at Mount de Sales

2013-04-29 13:43:00

Not many people outside Major League Baseball can say they've played catch with former All-Star Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. Monday morning, Abby Zalucki, a sophomore at Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, added her name to the list. The 16-...

Manny Machado recounts his recent first meeting with Brooks Robinson

2013-04-27 15:07:00

OAKLAND, Calif. — A week ago, Manny Machado was about to head onto the field from the dugout at Camden Yards when someone yelled out to him, "Hey Manny." It's not an unusual occurrence these days for the young third baseman, who is increasingly...

Bel-Loc Diner still rocks in Parkville

2013-04-24 06:20:00

Not only is Patsy Cline's 1962 hit "Crazy" among the choices on the little jukeboxes perched on the wall at the Bel-Loc Diner's booths, the country singer with the smooth, sultry voice once ate there. So have singer Brenda Lee and comedian Redd Foxx....

Harford school board recognizes Education Hall of Famers

2013-04-23 14:18:56

Two Hall of Famers came before the Harford County Board of Education Monday, but neither had played for the Orioles or the Ravens – although one of them once coached an Oriole who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Regardless, each were heroes to...

Orioles Military Appreciation Program elicits strong emotions from Buck Showalter

2013-04-21 17:15:00

After Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Orioles manager Buck Showalter spoke of the importance of keeping emotions in check in reference to his struggling starter, Jake Arrieta. A minute later, he was trying to keep his own emotions in check...

Cal Ripken Jr. speaks at spring commencement ceremonies for the University of Maryland, College Park.

2013-05-19 00:00:00

Cal Ripken Jr., left, receives an honorary doctorate from University of Maryland president Wallace Loh.

2013-05-19 00:00:00

Cal Ripken Jr. arrives for the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

2013-05-04 00:00:00