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    Kentucky Derby winner Mage is on track to run in the Preakness, pursue Triple Crown
    Ramiro Restrepo, part of the ownership group, said Thursday those in charge of deciding Mage’s next race wanted to see one final workout.
    LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 06: Jockey Javier Castellano celebrates atop of Mage #8 after winning t the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 06, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky.
    Old Bay Goldfish crackers are back with an assist from Lisa Loeb
    The singer behind the iconic ’90s track “Stay (I Missed You)” has some good news about Old Bay Goldfish.
    Courtesy: Pepperidge Farm
    What to do this weekend, from Wine Village to a Janet Jackson show
    Mother’s Day weekend — also known as “money-spending weekend” — is upon us. We’ve got you covered on plans, whether you want to see the musical “Six” or grab some goods at the Asia North 2023 Makers Market. Plus, Turnstile returns to town.
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Janet Jackson speaks onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
    The Ravens have stockpiled speed on offense. Will coordinator Todd Monken finally spread it out?
    With Lamar Jackson at QB, Monken said Wednesday that “you’d like to be able to spread the field, use every blade of grass.”
    Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Ravens 2023 schedule: Opponents, prime-time games, holiday weekends and more
    On Wednesday, the NFL announced the Ravens would face the Titans in London. On Thursday, their full regular-season schedule will be unveiled.
    CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 15: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens reacts from the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Paycor Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Dean Kremer keeps thriving, Orioles take series against the best team in baseball
    Kremer navigated six scoreless innings in Baltimore’s 2-1 victory against the Rays at Camden Yards on Wednesday, propelling the Orioles to their eighth series win in their last nine attempts. Across his last 12 innings, Kremer has allowed just one run on 10 hits, leaving the unsteady ways of his early season appearances in the past.
    Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer (64) delivers a pitch in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards on Wednesday, May 10.
    Jon Meoli: This year, Mike Elias thinks the Orioles can make the playoffs, and that the roster is already good enough
    A year after leaving fans disappointed by trading away players at the deadline, Baltimore’s GM is signaling a desire to let this team compete because he believes the young players already on the roster will improve in the months ahead.
    Orioles General Manager Mike Elias walks around the complex during practice at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on 2/24/23. The Baltimore Orioles’ Spring Training session runs from mid-February through the end of March.
    Ravens heading back to London in 2023, will face Titans in Week 6
    The game marks the Ravens’ second-ever international game, and first since a blowout loss in 2017 to the Jaguars.
    CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 15: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens reacts from the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Paycor Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Kyle Goon: Jackson Holliday enters Aberdeen, the school of hard knocks for Orioles sluggers, determined to move on quickly
    Current Orioles remember well the lessons they learned playing at Aberdeen. But Jackson Holliday, the No. 1 pick in last year’s MLB draft, is uninterested in contemplating the adjustments he’ll have to make at this level. And in his first game, a soaring home run showed why he’s so confident.
    Aberdeen IronBirds shortstop Jackson Holliday (11) hits a ground ball and makes it to first base in a game against the Hudson Valley Renegades at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium on Tuesday, May 9. This game against the Renegades was Holliday’s home debut for the IronBirds.
    Grayson Rodriguez’s best start so far, Adley Rutschman’s dinger onto Eutaw Street power O’s over Rays
    Hours after Mike Elias urged Orioles fans to embrace Grayson Rodriguez’s imperfections as he finds his way, they were giving him a standing ovation after a strong performance over the best team in the league.
    BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 09: Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a two run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 9, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Jon Meoli: Breaking down Orioles prospect Heston Kjerstad’s resurgence at Bowie
    Not long after Mike Elias made Heston Kjerstad the second overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft, he described him with the scouting term of ‘hitterish’ — meaning he likes to swing the bat, hits the ball hard and at good angles and with carry to all fields. That player, this year, is back.
    Heston Kjerstad (75) homers at Ed Smith Stadium during the 5th inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on 2/25/23. The Baltimore Orioles hosted the Twins for their home opener as the Florida Grapefruit League started on Saturday.
    Kentucky Derby favorite Forte, scratched the day of the race, may also be forced to miss Preakness
    Forte’s people want to bring the horse to the Preakness. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission appears to have other ideas.
    Forte trains on the track during morning workouts in preparation for the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 05, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky.
    Orioles’ bats stay dormant as they lose 3-0 to Rays and run their losing streak to three
    In Baltimore’s last three losses, against two of the best team's in baseball, the lineup is hitting 2-for-29 in those situations with 11 strikeouts mixed in.
    Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (15) celebrates after homering in the second inning in a game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore on Monday, May 8. The Rays and Orioles played the first game of a series on Monday.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ losses in Atlanta were close because of their starters. They can’t waste games like that going forward.
    The Orioles have covered up for lousy starts with an explosive offense and strong group of relievers. But when they do get solid performances from pitchers in the rotation, they need to take advantage.
    Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells (68) and catcher Adley Rutschman (35) speak together as they return to the dugout in a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards on Wednesday, April 26. The Orioles played the Red Sox in the third game of the series, with the winner of Wednesday's game taking the series.
    Breaking down Lamar Jackson’s new contract: What the deals tells us about the Ravens and their star QB
    Here’s a look at how the reported details of Jackson’s contract stack up across the league, as well as what’s next for the Ravens and their superstar over the next five years.
    From left: Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh, quarterback Lamar Jackson and General Manager Eric DeCosta laugh as they answer questions during a press conference at the Under Armour Performance Center on Thursday, May 4. Jackson and the Ravens recently came to an agreement on his contract extension, a 5-year deal worth $260 million.
    College Lacrosse Selection Sunday: Loyola women get a seed while Terps surprisingly don’t
    On the men’s side, both Maryland (No. 4) and Johns Hopkins (No. 6) will host first-round games.
    Jillian Wilson, a Loyola midfielder who is originally from Hampstead, is using her extra year to earn a graduate degree and begin networking in commercial real estate. (Photo courtesy of Loyola Athletics.)
    Orioles fall 5-4 to Braves on Kevin Pillar’s pinch-hit dinger in the 8th
    “We’ve got five months to go, so health is important, and not overusing guys is important,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said after opting not to go to Yennier Cano or Félix Bautista in the eighth.
    Baltimore Orioles' Jorge Mateo slides into second base with a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Atlanta.
    Mage wins star-crossed 149th Kentucky Derby
    Mage had only one victory in three previous races before covering 1 1/4 miles in 2:01.57 under jockey Javier Castellano.
    LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 06: Mage #8, ridden by jockey Javier Castellano crosses the finish line to win the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 06, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky.
    Early Kentucky Derby favorite Forte scratched from race
    The colt stumbled on the track during a workout Thursday, although trainer Todd Pletcher had downplayed it.
    LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 05: Forte trains on the track during morning workouts for the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 05, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
    College lacrosse: Maryland finds a way to get past Hopkins, will play Michigan for Big Ten title
    The sport’s most intense rivalry has increasingly bled into the Big Ten Tournament. Though the Blue Jays finally got a win against the Terps two weeks ago, Thursday night saw Maryland advance on Hopkins’ home field.
    Jack Brennan (41) of the #7 Maryland Terrapins plays against #5 Johns Hopkins in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinal at Homewood Stadium in Baltimore, MD on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
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