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Ex-Maryland bank CEO sued in NFL player lending, identity theft scam
A former bank CEO known for running lending services that expedite loans to wealthy clients is being sued after wiring millions to someone impersonating an NFL player.
Orioles lineup bedeviled again by left-handed starter in loss to Cubs
Through 92 games, the Orioles' record (42-50) is the same as last season.
Manager Blake Butera says Nationals ‘don’t deserve to win if we’re going to walk that many guys’
Trailing 6-2 in the ninth, the Nationals made a late rally that fell short.
Kyle Goon: Embarrassing loss to Belgium proves US men’s soccer has stagnated
COLUMN | We need to stop the blatant homerism around U.S. men’s soccer and be realistic about changing the culture.
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
American defenders were at fault in a pair of first-half goals and a gaffe by goalkeeper Matt Freese gave the Red Devils a third early in the second half.
James Wood’s monster grand slam lifts the Nationals in a game they nearly let slip away
Washington scored 11 unanswered runs between the third and fifth innings, capped off by Wood’s homer.
Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
Ovechkin is focused on showing he can still be effective — he’ll be 41 — and help the team win.
How a Trump call and FIFA ruling sparked a World Cup controversy
With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday.
Commanders add help in the secondary ahead of training camp, filling roster need
Rasul Douglas played for Miami last year, recording two interceptions and 62 tackles for the Dolphins.
How a fresh start has revitalized the Nationals’ Curtis Mead
He has a .791 OPS with 14 homers and, for the first time in his major league career, some comfort.
The chemistry between Samuel Basallo and Trevor Rogers is hard to explain, but there’s no denying it
After posting five scoreless innings in Friday’s series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, Rogers has thrown 86 1/3 innings in the majors to Basallo. He has a 2.50 ERA in them.
The Orioles want to buy. Is that a good idea? | Banner Baseball Show
Baltimore is just one game better than it was at this point last season.
Nationals undone by 5-run eighth inning in series loss against Pirates
Cade Cavalli’s short start forced the bullpen to cover too many innings in an 11-5 loss.
Orioles offense manages little to help Kyle Bradish in series-ending loss to Reds
The Orioles again failed to win four straight games this season.
Star forward will be allowed to play for US vs. Belgium
Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday.
Nationals designate former top prospect Robert Hassell III for assignment
Hassell, the No. 8 pick in the 2020 draft, was acquired from San Diego in the 2022 Juan Soto trade.
If MLB needs an All-Star replacement, Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a worthy case
Alonso reached base in all five plate appearances Saturday night as the Orioles beat the Reds 8-5.
Orioles’ Adley Rutschman makes third career All-Star team
Rutschman entered Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds with a .252 average and .772 OPS.
4-run second inning sinks Nationals in loss to Pirates
The score was tied 1-1 in the second, but the Pirates got to Nationals left-hander Carson Palmquist.
