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NFL study on heart health offers players mixed results

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Research, led by Ravens doctor, presents footballers with good and bad news

"My generation ... will be healthier" than past generations of NFL linemen, Ravens defensive tackle Justin Bannan says. New research on cardiac health and obesity led by the Ravens' team doctor presents football players with both good and bad news.

Orioles head into break with win

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:06:00 -0400

Bergesen, Roberts spark 4-2 victory over Blue Jays

Bergesen, Roberts spark 4-2 victory over Blue Jays

Andino resumes fill-in role for O's

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

With Izturis off the DL, backup shortstop no longer an everyday player

Notebook: With Izturis off the DL, backup shortstop no longer an everyday player

Phelps puts focus back in the pool

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:21:00 -0400

With world record at nationals, no one's asking about his personal life

Michael Phelps stood in line patiently for his name to be announced along with the rest of the U.S. swim team, wearing a baggy blue shirt and black Speedo hat, turned sideways in his typical casual style. When his name was finally called, the crowd inside the Indiana University Natatorium roared with appreciation and Phelps smiled a goofy grin and raised his arms in thanks.

Don't look now, but change is coming to Orioles

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

T he All-Star break beckons, and the Orioles remain a study in contrast. It's as if they have been playing tug of war with themselves for the past three months.

Nearly 5,000 mourn McNair in Tennessee ceremony

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Family, friends bid farewell to former quarterback

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young didn't expect to speak Saturday during his mentor's funeral. He wound up summing up the emotional day with just a few words.

Screen play: Ex-QB Roberts, NFL offer heart exams

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Heart surgeon Archie Roberts was speaking on cardiac disease to a group of doctors in 1997 when he felt numbness in his right arm and suddenly stumbled over his words in mid-dissertation.

NBAC's Morris qualifies for U.S. team at worlds

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A strong U.S. nationals for North Baltimore Aquatic Club continued Saturday night, when 18-year-old Brennan Morris surprised everyone, including himself, by finishing second in the 1,500-meter freestyle, earning a spot on the United States team headed to the world championships in Rome in two weeks. Morris, who moved to Baltimore with his family three years ago from Lewisburg, Pa., lowered his career-best time by 20 seconds in the preliminaries Friday morning and then shaved an additional four seconds off that time in the final a day later, touching the wall in 15 minutes, 13.47 seconds. Jackson Wilcox of Nashville Aquatic Club finished first. "I didn't really expect it," Morris said. "All eight people were really close at the top. There were four 18-year-olds in the race, so it was a pretty young field. The race just happened to go my way. I'm pretty excited." Morris joined Michael Phelps and 15-year-old Elizabeth Pelton as NBAC members to make the squad. Morris' story isn't much different from Pelton's. As he showed promise in swimming, his family began to feel exhausted by the commute from Lewisberg, so they packed up and moved to Baltimore after his freshman year of high school. "I'm on a great team at NBAC, and I really like the town," Morris said. "We're big Orioles fans, so it worked out nicely."

Candus Thomson: Working to remedy state's troubled waters

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Seven years ago on a sweltering August day in Alabama, I watched professional bass fishermen put ice in their livewells before they put an iced drink to their lips.

Former NFL players, coaches share football wisdom

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Football University in Severn brings ex-pros and young athletes together

Pro Bowl selections, Super Bowl champions and a host of other former NFL players and coaches shared their collective wisdom Saturday during Football University at the Severn School.