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Rays Give Up Franchise-Record 22 Runs In Out-of-Character Blowout Loss to Orioles

5 hours ago | si.com | Tom Brew

BALTIMORE, Md. — A slow-pitch softball game broke out at Camden Yards Friday night between the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles. There were 31 hits, seven home runs and 11 pitchers used in the Orioles' 22-8 slugfest victory, the highest-scoring game Rays game of the year. All that was missing for that slow-pitch vibe was the keg of beer in the dugout. That might have come in handy for the Rays. Blowing a six-run lead was tough, as was losing the type of game they don't usually play.
Meet The Opponent: Orioles' Hitters Have Gone Cold in Past Week

11 hours ago | si.com | Tom Brew

BALTIMORE, Md. — Tampa Bay's dominating pitching staff has rolled into Baltimore for a three-game series starting Friday night, and that's got to be a scary thought for the Orioles hitters, who suddenly can't do anything right. Since last seeing the Rays eight days ago in Tampa — where the two teams split a four-game series — the Orioles have been no-hit through six innings three times, including each of the last two games in home losses to Texas.
Texas Longhorns Miss Out on Major In-State Prospect to Georgia Bulldogs

12 hours ago | si.com | Harrison Reno

Following his official visits this month, North Shore native Chace Calicut did not wait long to make his decision on where he'll be playing college football next season. And while he is a native of the Lone Star State, he will not be playing for the Texas Longhorns. The four-star safety, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, announced his commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs on Friday, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Maryland star Julian Reese signs UDFA deal with iconic NBA Franchise

12 hours ago | si.com | Trent Knoop

Congrats to @Reese10Julian on signing with the Lakers! pic.twitter.com/gsy0ee5zR6
San Francisco 49ers Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir Arrested in Los Angeles

14 hours ago | si.com | Zach Dimmitt

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested in Los Angeles on a charge for obstruction of justice Thursday, according to ESPN. The former Oregon Ducks starter was later released Friday morning and now has a court appearance scheduled for next month. The news was first reported by TMZ Sports. Officers witnessed Lenoir, 25, and another man named Marcus Cunningham "double-parked and blocking traffic," according to TMZ.
My Two Cents: Doling Out Midseason Awards For Rays

15 hours ago | si.com | Tom Brew

BALTIMORE, Md. — We're halfway home through the Tampa Bay Rays' 2025 season, and I'll say the same thing today that I do at this time every year. That went way too fast!It's three months into the season and the Rays have completed 81 or 162 games. That's 81 down, and 81 to go. The Rays, the hottest team in baseball since May 20, are 46-35 and are just a half-game behind the New York Yankees in the American League East race.
Maryland football becomes finalist for No. 1 in-state tight end

15 hours ago | si.com | Trent Knoop

The top tight end prospect from the state of Maryland has put the Terrapins in his final three. Three-star TE Javonte Williams named Maryland, Pitt, and NC State as his finalists. The Potomac (MD) Bullis is a 6-foot-4, 220-pound playmaker. He is ranked as the No. 426 player in the country and the No. 20 TE overall in the '26 class. Williams took official visits to all three programs.
Texas Longhorns Predicted to Lose Out on Four-Star Offensive Tackle

16 hours ago | si.com | Harrison Reno

With the NCAA's recruiting dead period now in effect through the end of July, the next few weeks will see several high-profile prospects shut down their recruitments and announce commitments. Even with a little under six months to go until early signing day, the next few weeks will be decision time for many following their official visits this summer. Four-star offensive tackle Malakai Lee will be one of those prospects who will take his name off the board.
Maryland football officially predicted to land major legacy recruit

16 hours ago | si.com | Trent Knoop

Three-star edge rusher Jianni Davis -- son of former Maryland great Vernon Davis -- made a social media post a few days ago saying he had a big announcement coming. While we don't know when that is going to happen, it appears the Terrapins are closing in on landing the major legacy recruit. 247Sports' Jeff Ermann placed a Crystal Ball with a confidence level of '8' in favor of Maryland landing Davis. Davis, the 6-foot1, 230-pound edge rusher, was promoted to three-star status not too long ago.
Former Boise State quarterback pledge commits to Oregon Ducks

17 hours ago | si.com | Bob Lundeberg

Bryson Beaver was a relatively unknown prospect when he committed to Boise State and head coach Spencer Danielson hours before the team’s annual spring game. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Beaver was rated the No. 162 overall player in California by 247Sports and a mid-level three-star prospect at the time of his Boise State commitment. Fast-forward two months, and the Vista Murrieta (California) product has flown up the recruiting rankings following his decommitment from Boise State.