Cubs use unearned run to rally past Nationals

WASHINGTON | Welington Castillo got his bat on the ball at precisely the right time.

Top-seeded Hoosiers fall to Syracuse in Sweet 16

WASHINGTON | Nineteen turnovers. Sixteen baskets. A season-low 50 points.

Ravens: Lewis report won't be a distraction

NEW ORLEANS | The Baltimore Ravens don't intend to let the controversy surrounding linebacker Ray Lewis become a distraction in their preparation for the Super Bowl.

First-down line could be coming to NFL stadiums

BALTIMORE | Fans watching NFL games on television have grown accustomed to the imaginary yellow line that runs across the field in accord with the first-down marker.

Maryland leaving ACC to join Big Ten in 2014

COLLEGE PARK, Md. | Choosing to look toward the future rather than honor the past, Maryland joined the Big Ten on Monday, bolting from the Atlantic Coast Conference in a move driven by the school's budget woes.

White Sox lose to Orioles, head to Detroit

BALTIMORE | The White Sox couldn't get out of Camden Yards fast enough after losing three of four to the surging Baltimore Orioles.

Sox pound Saunders in win over Orioles

BALTIMORE | The night before White Sox rookie Dylan Axelrod was scheduled to pitch against the Baltimore Orioles, teammates Gordon Beckham and Paul Konerko pulled the right-hander aside and gave him something to think about.

Sale roughed up as White Sox lose to Orioles

BALTIMORE | After struggling through four innings, Chris Sale was done.

McLouth HR lifts Orioles over White Sox

BALTIMORE | Nate McLouth hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, Lew Ford also connected and the Baltimore Orioles rallied to beat the White Sox 4-3 on Monday night, ending Chicago's six-game winning streak.

Ravens running back Ray Rice seeks new playoff memory to cherish

OWINGS MILLS, Md. | Ray Rice has played in eight postseason games, none more memorable than the one in which he ran for 159 yards to help the Baltimore Ravens beat the New England Patriots.

Notre Dame cruises to win over Maryland

LANDOVER, Md. | Notre Dame's no-huddle offense created more than enough feel-good moments for the Fighting Irish and their "hometown" crowd.

Flanagan death ruled suicide by medical examiner

BALTIMORE | Former Cy Young award winner Mike Flanagan died of a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head, the Maryland medical examiner ruled Thursday.

Buehrle wins 10th as Sox beat Orioles

BALTIMORE | Scoring four runs before making an out, the White Sox made it easy for Mark Buehrle to reach double figures in wins for an 11 straight season.

Orioles beat White Sox in 10 innings

BALTIMORE | Nolan Reimold came to plate with a .209 batting average and four hits in his last 37 at-bats. The last thing he needed was to put pressure on himself to produce with the score tied in the bottom of the 10th.

White Sox hold on to defeat Orioles 4-3

BALTIMORE | Brent Morel homered and drove in two runs, Carlos Quentin also connected, and the White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Tuesday night for their season-high fifth straight victory.

Upset special: Butler beats Pittsburgh

WASHINGTON | With plenty of help from Pittsburgh, Butler found another way to pull off a stunning upset in the NCAA tournament.

Ravens defense at peak for clash with Steelers

OWINGS MILLS, Md. | There came a point this season when Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis had to defend the play of the team's defense.

White Sox rally past Orioles 4-2

BALTIMORE | Gavin Floyd allowed two runs in seven innings, and the White Sox ended Buck Showalter's unbeaten run as manager of the Baltimore Orioles with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.

Orioles top White Sox in 10 innings

BALTIMORE | The Baltimore Orioles keep doing the improbable under Buck Showalter.

Ravens intend to make a run at top-seeded Colts

OWINGS MILLS, Md. | Playing keep-away from Peyton Manning is always a priority against the Colts.

Bears commit 6 turnovers in blowout loss to Baltimore Ravens

Joe Flacco threw a career-high four touchdown passes, and the Ravens capitalized on the Bears' six turnovers in a 31-7 rout on Sunday.

Ravens crush Bears 31-7

BALTIMORE | The Baltimore Ravens are starting to look more like a playoff team, although it was difficult to judge for certain Sunday given the woeful performance of the Bears.

Ravens not afraid of matchup with big, bad Bears

BALTIMORE | The Baltimore Ravens are still in the playoff hunt because of their ability to beat bad teams, a trait that will again be tested today against the Bears.

Colts edge Ravens to remain undefeated

BALTIMORE | The unbeaten Colts sidestepped another potential obstacle in their march toward NFL history.

Colts edge Ravens to remain unbeaten

BALTIMORE | The undefeated Colts found yet another way to win a close game, and with a former Ravens kicker.

Colts put unbeaten record on line against Ravens

BALTIMORE | The last time an unbeaten team came to Baltimore, the Ravens exposed the Denver Broncos as frauds.

Colon rocked as White Sox fall at Baltimore

BALTIMORE | Adam Eaton took a four-hitter into the eighth inning to earn his first victory with Baltimore, and the Orioles roughed up Bartolo Colon in a 6-2 win over the White Sox on Thursday night.

Danks, Thome lead Sox over Orioles

BALTIMORE | In a matchup of two very good starting pitchers, John Danks outperformed Jeremy Guthrie in almost every way.

Contreras falls to 0-3 as Sox lose

BALTIMORE | Brad Bergesen allowed one earned run in his major league debut, Aubrey Huff homered twice and the Baltimore Orioles beat the White Sox 10-3 on Tuesday night to end a five-game losing streak.

Phelps says 3-month suspension fair

BALTIMORE | Michael Phelps says it's fair for USA Swimming to suspend him for three months, the latest fallout from a photo showing the Olympic great inhaling from a marijuana pipe.

Sox able to pull off split

BALTIMORE | Down by a run in the 14th inning, Chicago manager Ozzie Guillen called for a bunt to put the tying run in scoring position.

Thome, Contreras lead White Sox past Orioles

BALTIMORE | Looks like a one-game suspension was just what Jim Thome needed to put some life back into his bat.

Manning throws 300th TD in rout

BALTIMORE | The Colts strolled back into the playoffs with a performance that fully displayed just how far the Baltimore Ravens have fallen in 11 months.

NFL youth programs launch careers, teach life lessons

BALTIMORE | Growing up, Jared Gaither was talented enough with a basketball to entertain legitimate hopes of earning a college scholarship and playing in the NBA.

Rangers score 30 runs ... 30!

BALTIMORE | Five runs in the fourth inning.

Homers doom Contreras, Sox

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

White Sox, Contreras lose again

BALTIMORE | Brian Roberts and Corey Patterson homered, rookie Garrett Olson earned his first major league win, and the Baltimore Orioles handed Jose Contreras his AL-high 11th loss in a 5-3 victory over the White Sox on Sunday.

Bullpen blows it for Sox

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Buehrle bested by Bedard

BALTIMORE | Mark Buehrle gave the White Sox a solid return on their investment in his first start since signing a $56 million, four-year contract extension.

White Sox edge Orioles

BALTIMORE | Jim Thome's 487th career homer ignited a four-run first inning against Jeremy Guthrie, and the White Sox held on to beat the Orioles 9-7 Thursday night.

Guillen: Roster shakeup imminent if Sox don't improve

BALTIMORE | White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen anticipated a roster shake up if the team struggles during an 11-game road trip that began Thursday against the Orioles.

Duke falls in college lacrosse finals

BALTIMORE | There were hugs, handshakes and plenty of tears. The Duke lacrosse team had run through a myriad of emotions over the past 14 months, and now it was over.

Duke lacrosse on verge of title

BALTIMORE | The Duke lacrosse team has taken its season of redemption to the brink of a championship.

Ravens lament loss to Colts

BALTIMORE | Not long from now, the Baltimore Ravens will reflect on the 2007 season and recognize they finished with the best record in franchise history. They will remember fielding the top-ranked defense in the NFL and bouncing back from a 6-10 season to earn the No. 2 seed in the AFC.

Colts get kick out of win

BALTIMORE | They got him precisely for this reason.

Baltimore braces for Colts' return

BALTIMORE | Tom Matte won a Super Bowl wearing the blue and white uniform of the Baltimore Colts. The gritty running back loved strapping on that distinctive white helmet with the horseshoe on each side, and long after he retired he spoke proudly about the rich tradition of the franchise.

Ripken: Iron Man to get a bronze plaque in Cooperstown

BALTIMORE | As a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cal Ripken Jr. will be recognized with a plaque that bears a sculpture of his face and details of his spectacular career.

Maryland preparing for unfamiliar foe Purdue

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Brady's bunch rolls

BALTIMORE | Brady Quinn enjoyed an afternoon that would have satisfied almost every quarterback in the nation, especially one with a shot at winning the Heisman Trophy.