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Commanders News: Quinn spotlights IPP player TJ Maguranyanga at minicamp
The Daily Slop – 19 June 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in gen
Orioles-Dodgers series preview: Hollywood swinging
Baseball is the sport with the most parity on a night to night basis, particularly in the regular season. The worst team can beat the best team, and no one really bats an eye. That is part of what made the Orioles series
Trae Young isn’t the star the Wizards should bet on
If you haven’t seen it already, Greg Finberg wrote about reports about Trae Young planning to decline a $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season and become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Go ahead and r
Why are the Orioles a (not even quite) .500 Team?
I shouldn’t mislead you: the Orioles are not hovering at .500 right now, because they’re actually sitting at 35-41 (.461), fourth in the AL East, staring up at the Yankees, Rays, and even the Blue Jays. I can’t even anal
Former Ravens CB Chris McAlister On Coaching In UFL, Ring Of Honor Chances
After a successful season with the Louisville Kings, former Ravens CB Chris McAlister can add UFL champion to an already impressive resume. He wouldn't mind one more accomplishment -- becoming a member of the Ravens Ring
Orioles minor league recap 6/19: Shorebirds score 10 runs, still lose by 11
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets 6, Norfolk Tides 5 – F/10 The Tides took a 5-3 lead into the ninth inning but allowed two to tie and were walked off in the bottom of the 10th. Norfolk got on the board first with two runs in the
Orioles news: Cal Ripken is coming to (maybe) help
Good morning, Camden Chatters. Another series, another series loss. The O’s dropped the opening leg of their three-city road trip with a 2-0 shutout loss to the Mariners yesterday, which you can read about in my game rec
How Daronte Jones will attack with new Commanders EDGE Odafe Oweh
Odafe Oweh recently discussed how he loved Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones’ defensive style, because of he attack mentality it brings. Oweh was signed to a $96-million contract that has $68 million guarant
The Wizards are considering drafting Darryn Peterson over AJ Dybantsa, according to report
The Washington Wizards are less than a week away from the NBA Draft. Hell, it’s next Tuesday, June 23! And the Wizards are rattling sabers behind closed doors. NBA Insider Marc Stein reported on his newsletter last night
MM 6.19: Maryland football defensive back Dontay Joyner arrested on harassment charges
Maryland football cornerback Dontay Joyner was arrested on harassment charges on June 11, multiple sources confirmed. Joyner was booked by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office for telephone misuse and electronic communica
Pelicans' Offense Goes Wild Late to Sink Shorebirds
Myrtle Beach Homers Five Times in the Eighth to Defeat Delmarva
Beavers Reaches Twice; Baysox Fall to Flying Squirrels on Thursday Night
Orioles' outfielder begins MLB Rehab Assignment with a pair of walks
Mystics at Liberty preview: Washington plays in New York on Juneteenth
The Washington Mystics play the New York Liberty tomorrow evening on Juneteenth. Yes, they are playing the Liberty for the second time in less than a week. Let’s get to the preview. Game info When: Friday, June 19, 2026
O’s offense no-shows again in rubber game loss to M’s, 3-0
If I had asked you this morning to name the only team in Major League Baseball that hadn’t yet been shut out this season, how many guesses would it have taken you to arrive at the Orioles? For me it would have been 30. T
Dan Quinn: K’Lavon Chaisson among standouts from Commanders minicamp
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn held his final press conference of the Commanders offseason program on Thursday, speaking for more than 20 minutes before the team exited for a prolonged break heading into the
Washington Commanders News: Sights and Sounds from Mandatory Minicamp Day 3
The Washington Commanders are back on the practice fields of Ashburn, VA for the third, and final, day of mandatory minicamp. There were three days scheduled, and they were all open to the media. We’re going to bring you
Dan Quinn discusses Commanders RBs Bill Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White
The Commanders don’t necessarily have a feature running back. Those guys don’t exist much anymore these days, anyway, with rare exceptions. Bijan Robinson. Saquon Barkley. Derrick Henry. Jonathan Taylor. Even James Coo
Thursday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Mariners, 4:10 ET
The Orioles’ first two games on the West Coast this season have brought mixed results. Game one in Seattle was a stinker for the offense, which generated just one hit and no runs after the first inning in a lamentable 3-
Calais Campbell is approaching this season like it will be his last
The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their defensive line by reuniting with veteran Calais Campbell this offseason. An NFL player reaching their 19th season is almost unheard of, especially for defensive linemen, which natural
College Hoops Offseason Roundup: Morgan State
The college basketball offseason brings significant change to almost every roster in the Division I landscape. For Morgan State men's basketball and head coach Kevin Broadus, the challenge starts with finding an answer a
2026 AFC North Positional Rankings: Interior Offensive Line
During this year’s free agency cycle and 2026 NFL draft, all four AFC North teams made significant moves to add talent to their rosters. While more additions are still possible over the next few months, everyone’s core p
Dylan Beavers To Begin MLB Rehab Assignment With Baysox
Rehabbing Orioles’ outfielder joins the Baysox at Prince George’s Stadium on Thursday night
Commanders News: Did Jayden Daniels hint at summer practice with Aiyuk?
The Daily Slop – 18 June 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in gen
Ravens OL Emery Jones Jr. Excited To Learn From Coaches Declan Doyle, Dwayne Ledford
Offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. is excited to begin his second season with the Ravens after missing much of 2025 due to recovery from shoulder surgery, and he welcomes the opportunity to learn from new coaches and vete
The WNBA will expand to a 50 game regular season in 2027
On Wednesday, the WNBA announced that the 2027 season will expand to 50 games, up from 44 in the 2026 season. This is not a surprise, considering that the league has expanded the season up from 34 games back in 2019. It
MM 6.18: Maryland football earns commitment from class of 2027 DL J.A. Agberodiola
Maryland football’s quest to fortify the trenches got a big — really big — boost Wednesday, as the Terps announced the signing of 6-foot-3, 340-pound defensive lineman Jayden “J.A.” Agberodiola. The Terps reportedly beat
Baysox fall to Flying Squirrels late in back-and-forth Wednesday night finish
Vasquez homers, accounts for all three runs
Shorebirds Surge Late but Fall Short to Pelicans
Myrtle Beach Wins the First Two Games in Delmarva
Report: Trae Young plans to decline $48.97M player option
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is expected to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, ESPN’s Marc Spears reported Wednesday. The four-time All-Star guard will now become an unrestricted free
Open thread: Maryland women’s basketball
Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland women’s basketball. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our women’s basketball coverage here. All open thre
Open thread: Maryland football
Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland football. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our football coverage here. All open threads will be restarte
Mystics at Sun final score: Sonia Citron leads Washington to 88-81 win
If I told you that Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin would not be able to play for the Washington Mystics tonight against the Connecticut Sun, I wouldn’t blame anyone who would think that the Mystics would lose this game.
Open thread: Maryland lacrosse
Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland men’s and women’s lacrosse. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our coverage of lacrosse and other Olympic
Open thread: Maryland men’s basketball
Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland men’s basketball. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our men’s basketball coverage here. All open threads
Ravens Reacts Survey: which FA should come to Baltimore this summer?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys
Home Runs Lift Tides to Win
Barrero, Fabian Launch Two Homers Each
German Quality Start Spoiled
Norfolk Drops Road Opener in Syracuse
Loose Feathers: spring tryouts, ex-Ravens champs win UFL title
Welcome back to Loose Feathers, where we round-up recent minor news items about the Ravens! The spring is scarce on updates, but let’s get into the latest! Ravens hosted 3 tryout players at mandatory minicamp The Ravens’
Former Orioles 1B/OF Trey Mancini On Making It Back To The Big Leagues With Angels
Former Oriole Trey Mancini reflected on his return to the big leagues after a three-year absence and the role Brady Anderson played in his comeback. The post Former Orioles 1B/OF Trey Mancini On Making It Back To The Bi
Looking Back At Maryland Sports History: Mary Powers And ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’
How did "The Star-Spangled Banner" come to be played at sporting events and when did Marylanders start yelling out the "O"? The post Looking Back At Maryland Sports History: Mary Powers And ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ app
Pelicans Capitalize on Delmarva Miscues to Take Series Opener
Shorebirds Drop Third Straight Game
Five-Run Seventh Inning Helps Power Baysox to Series Opening Win over Flying Squirrels
Sosa homers in the fifth as Chesapeake starts its two-week homestand with a win
How Can Orioles Navigate Critical West Coast Trip?
As the Orioles open a nine-game West Coast trip, Stan "The Fan" Charles and Luke Jackson discuss the latest on the O's and how critical the trip is for Baltimore's playoff chances. The post How Can Orioles Navigate Criti
We asked, you answered: which Ravens have the most to prove in 2026?
Last week, we asked Baltimore Beatdown readers which Ravens on offense and defense in 2026. For the first, there was one dominating answer: Rashod Bateman. The 26-year-old wide receiver is coming off the worst statistica
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Baysox Drop Rain Shortened Sunday Night Contest with Curve
De Los Santos homers in road trip finale
2026 AFC North Positional Rankings: Offensive Tackle
During this year’s free agency cycle and 2026 NFL draft, all four AFC North teams made significant moves to add talent to their rosters. While more additions are still possible over the next few months, everyone’s core p
An Early Summer Look At 2026 Maryland Football
The 2025 University of Maryland Football season started with 4 wins, and ended with 8 consecutive losses. The first three of those eight straight losses being by a combined 10 points against Washington, Nebraska, and UCL
SpongeBob Day Meet & Greet
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with the Shorebirds with July 3 and July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza
Wednesday Night's Game vs. Memphis Postponed
Game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Thursday, with first pitch of game one at 12:05 p.m.
44 Games Until The Trade Deadline
Currently the O’s are 31-37, 4th place in the AL East, 10GB of Tampa Bay and New York. They’re 2 games behind Toronto and Texas who are tired for the 3rd WC, with the Athletics also a game and a half ahead of Baltimore.
Norfolk Scoreboard Tracker
Thought Exercise; Create The 2nd Best Basketball League
Baltimore has been without an NBA team of their own, since the Bullets left for DC in 1973. As I was born in ’79, that means my lifetime has been spent without an NBA team here in Charm City. Despite that, I’ve always en
Chesapeake Baysox to Host Star Spangled Spectacular on July 4th
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Live Music, Fireworks, and Family Fun at Prince George’s Stadium
Boosting Maryland’s Football Attendance and Game Day Experience
The University of Maryland 2026 Football season is now less than 3 months away. We’ll spend plenty of time between now and then looking at Coach Mike Locksley’s roster. Here, we’re just thinking about logical steps MD co
Willems Hits 12th Home Run at Gwinnett
Norfolk Drops Road Trip Opener
Welcome To June; Facts and Opinions
With a 5 run 9th inning Saturday, and a 9-5 win today; the Baltimore Orioles salvaged a four game split with the Jays. In homage – and with the usual apologies – to former Baltimore Sun / Comcast Sportsnet / Baltimore R
World Cup 2026 – USMNT and Group D
Several weeks ago we took a look at the upcoming WC. The setup for this tournament and how the groups might shake out in what will be the first WC expanded to 48 teams. So there’s no need to go into any backdrop here’s a
It’s the End of the Rink as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
So, announcement time. As you may have gathered from the launch of our Discord and maybe other things, Japers’ Rink as we’ve known it is once again changing. But unlike when we moved from Blogger to SB Nation in 2008
Monday Caps Clips
Your savory breakfast links: Cole Hutson learned a lot in his first 14 NHL games with the Washington Capitals, and he’s keeping those lessons in mind for his offseason training. [THN] The Hershey Bears announced t
Weekend Open Thread
Enjoy the playoff hockey or the “lovely” spring weather this weekend!
Friday Caps Clips
Your savory breakfast links: Logan Thompson has found plenty of success with the Washington Capitals, and he says it’s because he was able to feel at home in DC quickly. [THN] Rasmus Sandin’s ACL injury will almos
Thursday Open Thread
Tough news on the injury front yesterday: #Caps defenseman Rasmus Sandin underwent a surgical procedure Tuesday to address the ACL tear in his right knee. Sandin sustained the injury on April 11 against Pittsburgh. A
Wednesday Caps Clips
Your savory breakfast links: We want YOU to join us and all the super-cool party people over at the brand new Japers’ Rink Discord! [Rink] The Bears took a 1-0 lead in their opening-round series against Bridgeport
Perdue Farms and Delmarva Shorebirds launch 2026 Perdue Strike Out Hunger Challenge on Delmarva
For many families across the Delmarva Peninsula, putting food on the table remains a daily challenge. Today, one in seven people in the region face food insecurity. At Perdue Farms, we believe that no neighbor should hav
