From Ripken Baseball: WHAT: Host team Harford County (Hickory Hornets) to compete in its first appearance in the U.S. Championship game at the 15th annual Cal Ripken World Series WHEN: Friday, August 15, 2014 • 5:00pm – U.S. Championship o Harford County (Hickory Hornets) vs. Winner of Southeast v. Pacific SW • 7:30pm – International […]
Harford County Falls to Team Southeast at 2014 Cal Ripken World Series; Faces State Champs in Semi-Final
From Ripken Baseball: Harford County Ends Pool Play with 3-1 Record Today was the last day of pool play at the 15th annual Cal Ripken World Series (CRWS) at The Ripken Experience powered by Under Armour complex in Aberdeen, Maryland, featuring 11 and 12-year-old youth baseball players from around the world. In their makeup game […]
Ripken World Series Kicks Off with Win by Hickory Hornets, New Guinness World Record
From Ripken Baseball: Aberdeen, Md. – Ripken Baseball today celebrated the start of the 15th annual Cal Ripken World Series (CRWS) at the Ripken Experience powered by Under Armour complex in Aberdeen, Maryland, featuring 11 and 12-year-old youth baseball players from around the world. Opening ceremonies included a team parade, skills challenge and the first […]
Ripken Baseball to Sell Naming Rights to Aberdeen Stadium
Ripken Stadium’s name may soon be a little longer, but it will still bear the name of the Orioles legend, Ripken Baseball officials said this week. The organization said it plans to sell naming rights to the ballpark over the next few months, the latest move in what representatives called an ongoing re-branding of the […]
Cal Ripken World Series Opening Ceremony Set, World Record Attempt Set for Friday
From Ripken Baseball: WHAT: Opening Ceremonies for 2014 Cal Ripken World Series (CRWS) & GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for Most People Blowing a Bubble Gum Bubble Simultaneously. WHO: 10 Domestic Teams 8 International Teams WHEN: Friday, August 8, 2014 – 5:00 p.m. – GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for Most People Blowing a Bubble Gum Bubble […]
The Big Q: Is it Time to Forgive Ravens’ Running Back Ray Rice?
He said that his actions were “inexcusable”. He apologized publicly to his wife and all other victims of domestic violence, and talked about the pain of having to explain himself one day to his now 2-year-old daughter. He acknowledged letting down his teammates and fans. Is it time to forgive Ravens’ running back Ray Rice? […]
The Big Q: Will Soccer Ever Become America’s Most Popular Sport?
For decades, football has reigned supreme as America’s favorite sport. But football has been under fire of late, with lawsuits spawned by players’ head injuries, and talk of rule changes that critics say will wreck the game. Meanwhile, fervent soccer fans have crowded living rooms and local bars for the 2104 FIFA World Cup, which […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Announce Break Camp Roster to Begin 2014 Season
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: Aberdeen, MD – The Aberdeen IronBirds, in conjunction with the Baltimore Orioles, announced their Break Camp Roster on Monday. The roster is subject to change before the IronBirds’ season opener on Friday. Augey Bill, Garrett Cortright, Nick Cunningham, Eric Green, Alex Santana, and Janser Severino are all returning to the Aberdeen […]