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The Maryland football team's now-infamous handshake snubbing, the low point of a 20-19 win over Penn State earlier this month, has been addressed privately and publicly.

High school seniors that plan to play NCAA Division I and Division II sports (not including football, soccer and men's water polo) can sign with schools between Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 during the national letter of intent early signing period. Are we missing a name? Email sports@baltsun.com and...

Clayton Kershaw still doesn’t have a World Series ring, but he received the ultimate consolation prize Thursday.

Orioles designated hitter-left fielder Nelson Cruz finished seventh in the Baseball Writers' Association of America's voting for American League Most Valuable Player, while center fielder Adam Jones placed 14th.

The good news this time of year is that there is no bad news about Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata.

Best player in baseball? Mike Trout, three years running. He hits for average, hits for power, steals bases, steals home runs from opposing batters, steals the spotlight on a team with Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton, inspires fans to wear silly fish-shaped hats.

Shortly after Melo Trimble made his first turnover in a recent exhibition game against San Francisco State, fifth-year senior Richaud Pack gave some encouragement to the freshman Maryland point guard.

As regional football playoffs begin this weekend, here's a look at six notable semifinal games:

A report surfaced Thursday morning that the Orioles had made a one-year offer to veteran right-hander A.J. Burnett. Welcome to the Hot Stove season.

Johns Hopkins has released its schedule for the 2015 season. Here is a by-the-numbers breakdown of the slate that awaits the Blue Jays, who went 11-5 last year and lost to Duke in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA tournament.

Loyola Maryland has released its schedule for the 2015 season. Here is a by-the-numbers breakdown of the slate that awaits the Greyhounds, who went 15-2 last year and lost to Albany in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

The representative for free-agent outfielder Nick Markakis said there wasn't a significant jump forward with the Orioles during this week's general managers' meetings in Arizona, but the sides have agreed to keep talking.

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The Orioles were among several teams that scouted Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada in Guatemala on Wednesday, an industry source said.

Former Cleveland Browns starting fullback Kiero Small is joining the Ravens' practice squad, sources close to the former Cardinal Gibbons standout said Thursday.

A Johns Hopkins defense that ranks 20th among Division III teams in average points surrendered and 40th in total yards allowed could get stingier with the return of a key starter.

When the Ravens signed veteran former New York Giants safety Will Hill to a one-year, $730,000 contract in late July, they did so with the understanding that it would take time before they'd have the opportunity to insert him into the starting lineup.

For the first six games, Morgan State sent out the same offensive line. But in the past four, “The Mob” – as the front five is called – featured different faces at different places.

The Maryland men's basketball team begins its fourth season under coach Mark Turgeon on Friday night with a home game against Wagner. After having five scholarship players transfer in the offseason, the Terps will be working in a talented group of newcomers as they prepare for their first...

Take a look through our photo gallery to see which notable players have changed teams this offseason, either in free agency or via trade. Check back throughout the offseason for the latest updates.

The first bombshell of the hot stove season dropped Wednesday when the Detroit Tigers backed up the truck to keep designated hitter Victor Martinez with a four-year deal that is reportedly worth $68 million.

Final briefs from lawyers involved in Ray Rice's suspension appeal are due today, and former federal judge Barbara S. Jones is expected to hand down her ruling within the next 10 days, according to sources with knowledge of the case.

The Ravens signed former New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers tight end Konrad Reuland to the practice squad on Wednesday.

"Be remembered." That's the phrase that was printed on the back of the sheets of paper the Towson women's volleyball team was studying before its recent home match against Charleston.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette had a productive meeting with Nick Markakis' agent and held several other meetings Wednesday at the general managers' meetings in Phoenix.

Among the teams that will play in this weekend's regional football semifinals are 29 former state champions and many perennial powers. Even the names of schools that have never made it to a state final are easily recognizable.

Nearly since the moment he arrived amid controversy and confusion as a transfer from Xavier, Dez Wells has been the leader of the Maryland men's basketball team.

For more than half a century, the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame shooed race horses from its door. But that changes Thursday night when the first thoroughbred is inducted, albeit posthumously, into the 234-member Hall.

Clark Brown got his first chance to play quarterback at Michigan State as a redshirt freshman when the starter was injured. He suffered through a losing season with the Spartans and then saw his career wiped out by a serious knee injury the following year.

Ravens rookie C.J. Mosley ranks second among inside linebackers in Pro Bowl balloting numbers that were announced Wednesday.

The McDonogh girls soccer team took over the No. 1 spot in Top Drawer Soccer's Fab 50 national rankings this week after finishing its season with a 15-0 record and the Interscholastic Athletic Assoication of Maryland A Conference championship.

In the middle of a breakthrough season, Ravens veteran running back Justin Forsett was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week by the NFL on Wednesday.

The Orioles met Tuesday with free agent outfielder-designated hitter Nelson Cruz and his agent at the general managers' meetings in Phoenix, an industry source confirmed Wednesday morning.

Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata has earned praise for being able to play at every position on the defensive front, giving the team a constant in what typically becomes a fluid unit each year.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers readers' questions about the team's win over the Tennessee Titans, the bye week and more.

For a program that had captured five straight Centennial Conference titles, Johns Hopkins entered the 2014 season with several questions.

Redshirt senior quarterback Robert Council returned from a two-game absence caused by a groin injury, but he played poorly in Morgan State’s 45-0 loss at North Carolina A&T on Saturday.

On the night he won the American League Manager of the Year award for the third time, Orioles manager Buck Showalter was quick to make sure he didn’t relish the honor too much.

Towson may have to play against No. 24 and Colonial Athletic Association rival William and Mary in its regular-season home finale Saturday at 3 p.m. at Johnny Unitas Stadium without starting free safety Christian Carpenter.

A year ago, Gary Kubiak collapsed on the Houston Texans' sideline during a game against the Indianapolis Colts and was hospitalized with the equivalent of a mini-stroke.