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And we're back. Sorry for my absence from these pages, but there was a matter of some urgency dealing with my health. Luckily for me, I've recovered. Unluckily for you, the column is back. However, I believe doctors removed that part of my brain that enables me to write about one subject for more than a few paragraphs. Comcast SportsNet is adding an overflow channel, called CSN+, starting Oct. 1. The channel will be activated when Comcast SportsNet carries simultaneous live games of the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards or area colleges.

College basketball CSN hires former Terps coach Williams as analyst Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic announced that former Maryland men's basketball coach Gary Williams has joined the network as an analyst. Williams will regularly provide analysis, features and special segments for the network's news and entertainment programs, including "Geico SportsNet Central" and "SportsTalk Live. " He will also contribute to CSNwashington.com and CSNbaltimore.com. Before retiring in 2011, Williams spent 33 years as a college head coach, including 22 at Maryland, which he led to the 2002 NCAA title.

Representatives from Brazil's largest steel maker toured Bethlehem Steel Corp.'s Sparrows Point plant yesterday as a precursor to a possible acquisition of the sprawling complex. Executives from Companhia Siderurgica Nacionale (CSN) met with Sparrows Point President Van Reiner and discussed their plans for the mill should the sale go through, local union officials said. Ron Allowatt, president of United Steelworkers of America Local 2610, which represents workers at Sparrows Point, said the CSN representatives were "kicking the tires" at the Baltimore plant yesterday.

TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS MLB Orioles@Seattle (T) MASN 9 a.m. Philadelphia@Atlanta CN8, MLB 7 Colorado@Washington MASN 7 Cubs@Mets WGN-A 7 Orioles@Seattle MASN2 10 NBA Milwaukee@Atlanta NBA 7 Miami@Boston TNT 8 Portland@Phoenix NBA 10 Oklahoma City@Lakers TNT 10:30 NHL play. Washington@Montreal (T) CSN 11:30 a.m. Pittsburgh@Ottawa VS. 7 Chicago@Nashville VS. 9 San Jose@Colorado (in prog.) VS. 10 Soccer Champ.

Today NATIONALS 1:35 p.m., CSN Monday OFF Tuesday PHILLIES 7:05 p.m., CSN Wednesday PHILLIES 7:05 p.m., CSN Thursday PHILLIES 7:05 p.m., CSN

Thu. 12, @ Atl. 7:35 CSN Fri. 13 , @ Atl. 7:35 CSN Sat. 14, @ Atl. 7:05 13, 50 Sun. 15, @ Fla. 4:05 CSN Mon. 16, @ Fla. 7:05 CSN Tue. 17, @ Fla. 7:05 CSN Wed. 18 Tex. (2) 1:05 7:05 CSN

TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS MLB Orioles@Seattle (T) MASN 9 a.m. Philadelphia@Atlanta CN8, MLB 7 Colorado@Washington MASN 7 Cubs@ Mets WGN-A 7 Orioles@Seattle MASN2 10 NBA Milwaukee@Atlanta NBA 7 Miami@Boston TNT 8 Portland@Phoenix NBA 10 Oklahoma City@Lakers TNT 10:30 NHL play. Washington@Montreal (T) CSN 11:30 a.m. Pittsburgh@Ottawa VS. 7 Chicago@Nashville VS. 9 San Jose@Colorado (in prog.) VS. 10 Soccer Champ.

An appearance in the Old Spice Classic, as well as home-and-home series with North Carolina and Duke, highlight the University of Maryland men's basketball schedule for 2008-09 released yesterday. The Terps' nonconference schedule includes three games in Orlando, Fla., in the Old Spice Classic at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex. The Terrapins open against Michigan State, one of six opponents that appeared in the 2008 NCAA tournament. Four other NCAA participants from 2008 are in the Old Spice Classic field: Tennessee, Siena, Gonzaga and Georgetown.

NHL Flames@Capitals 7 P.M. [CSN, CSN+] The story line is that the Washington Capitals were in the midst of a surprising playoff run when they ran into a brick wall over the weekend, losing close games to the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins. The Caps need this one badly if they hope to have any shot at qualifying for the playoffs.

Charlotte, N.C. -- For a Maryland basketball team looking to find its collective confidence, yesterday's game against the Charlotte 49ers at Charlotte Bobcats Arena was more than just a site survey for this season's Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. When the Terrapins return here in March, they will come back with positive vibes, senior forward James Gist and sophomore guard Greivis Vasquez in particular. Holy Cross @Maryland Tuesday, 8 p.m., CSN+, 1300 AM, 105.7 FM

And we're back. Sorry for my absence from these pages, but there was a matter of some urgency dealing with my health. Luckily for me, I've recovered. Unluckily for you, the column is back. However, I believe doctors removed that part of my brain that enables me to write about one subject for more than a few paragraphs. Comcast SportsNet is adding an overflow channel, called CSN+, starting Oct. 1. The channel will be activated when Comcast SportsNet carries simultaneous live games of the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards or area colleges.