ORLANDO, Fla. — A frontline starting pitcher is at the top of the Orioles’ Christmas wishlist, but can Santa afford another big gift this winter? Mike Elias says yes. MLB’s winter meetings — where baseball’s movers and shakers gather to conduct business — began Monday, and the Orioles’ first day ended with a news conference with the club’s president of baseball operations. The … [Read more...] about Orioles winter meetings: Mike Elias says club has payroll space for 2 splashes
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Lifelong Democrat joins Illinois House race as independent to take on controversial succession plan
An Illinois Democratic congressman denies scheming to install his chief of staff as his successor. Mayra Macias, a lifelong Democrat who has jumped into the House race as an independent, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her campaign … [Read more...] about Lifelong Democrat joins Illinois House race as independent to take on controversial succession plan
Stirtz scores 25 points as Iowa beats Maryland to give McCollum his first Big Ten win
Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points and Iowa beat Maryland 83-64 on Saturday to give coach Ben McCollum his first Big Ten victory. … [Read more...] about Stirtz scores 25 points as Iowa beats Maryland to give McCollum his first Big Ten win
Maryland loses Kaylene Smikle for the season
Without her, the Terrapins remain undefeated by making up a nine-point deficit in the final 44 seconds of double overtime to beat Minnesota. … [Read more...] about Maryland loses Kaylene Smikle for the season
Navy men’s basketball rallies to beat service academy rival Air Force, 61-56
For a good part of Sunday’s game, it appeared as if Navy men’s basketball’s first meeting with Air Force in 20 years was going to be a disappointing rekindling of the rivalry for the Midshipmen. Then senior point guard Austin Benigni took over the game. Benigni scored 13 consecutive points midway through the second half to spark the Midshipmen to a 61-56 come-from-behind … [Read more...] about Navy men’s basketball rallies to beat service academy rival Air Force, 61-56
