The Mavs were better, deeper, certainly better coached, and received contributions across the board.  Dirk, Jason Terry, and Sean Marion were certainly a stronger 3some then Miam’s self appointed legends.The zone Rick Carlisle threw at the Heat will most definitely copied next year. There are lots of pieces to the puzzle that the Heat need in order to contend next year.

Don’t blame this one on Kevin Gregg. I can’t blame him for destroying the sunflower seed collection. A big leaguer has to catch that fly ball in the 9th. Not only did he miss it but he bumbled it into a triple. Who was the official scorer? That ball was in his glove. Tampa made the defensive plays to stay in the game –the O’s didn’t. Defeat was assured when the tying run came in. Mark Reynolds went deep twice … Read More »

The O’s are back to one game under 500 with Guthrie on the mound tonight. Unfortunately David price will be pitching for Tampa.  Arietta turned in a strong 7 inning shutout performance. Gonzo pitched mop up in the 9th and it was definitely mop up.

Another powerful scorer for Brian Pensky.

Maryland junior Dwight Barbiasz finished fifth in the high jump at the 2011 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium. Barbiasz cleared 7-2 ½ (2.20m) to garner four points for Maryland in the championships. The Milford, N.H., native cruised through his first four jumps. He needed only one extra attempt to clear 7-2 ½ before ultimately tripping up at the 7-3 ¾ mark, his personal-best leap. Erik Kynard (Kansas State) captured the high jump title with a … Read More »

As promised –First Stevie Bones Kelly

And Now Johnny Kelly

What is up with the King. He disappeared again. This has been a great Championship series but please don’t think for a second that Dallas has it wrapped up. I had picked Dallas in 6 …….but there is no way LeBron can continue to be this ineffective. I will mull on game 6 and predict on the Sports Maven on Saturday.

Smooth left handed jumper

Shot blocker

Triggers the fast break with passing and dribbling

The Real Deal—#1 Power Forward in the Nation

The University of Maryland baseball team had four players and two signees selected in the 2011 MLB First-Year Player Draft, which opened Monday and wrapped up Wednesday.

Senior LHP Eric Potter was taken on day two of the draft, in the 19th round by the Oakland Athletics. A trio of juniors – shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez (32nd round, Milwaukee Brewers), RHP Sander Beck (33rd round, Baltimore Orioles) and OF Matt Marquis (41st round, Boston Red … Read More »