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Reggie Holmes (St. Frances) scored 16 points and Morgan State defeated Hampton, 73-63, Monday night in Hampton, Va. Holmes, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's leading scorer (23.6 points per game) was 4-for-18 from the field, including 3-for-9 from 3-point range. The Bears (10-7, 3-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) led 57-56 with 7:47 left to play before going on a 12-2 run. Sean Thomas capped the spurt on two free throws for a 69-58 lead with four minutes to go. Troy Smith and Kevin Thompson (Walbrook)

Alex Ovechkin scored his 22nd and 23rd goals early in the third period and Tomas Fleischmann added the go-ahead goal in the Washington Capitals' 4-2 comeback victory over the host Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. "I challenged him and started him right off the bat in the third and he came through," Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau said. "The reason he is the best player in the planet is that instead of going, 'Woe is me, why is the coach yelling at me?' he took up the challenge and said, 'I'll show you' and got three points and led us to the victory."

UMBC guard Chris De La Rosa 's jumper from the left elbow with 1.9 seconds remaining broke a tie and gave the Retrievers (1-9) a 59-57 victory Sunday at American in a game that was postponed one day because of snow. Sophomore wing Chauncey Gilliam (Hammond) led all scorers with 17 points. Forward-center Robbie Jackson (Aberdeen) had 12 points and 10 rebounds. De La Rosa added 11 points, five assists and committed no turnovers in 34 minutes. More men: Calvin Lee scored 18 points and Troy Franklin (Mount Carmel)

I'm very sentimental," Ann Hampton Callaway says, "a total mush-bomb when it comes to the holidays." That's one reason the singer/songwriter is an ideal choice as host for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's 2009 "Holiday Spectacular."

" I 'm very sentimental," Ann Hampton Callaway says, "a total mush-bomb when it comes to the holidays." That's one reason the singer/songwriter is an ideal choice as host for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's 2009 "Holiday Spectacular." Jack Everly, the BSO's principal pops conductor, lists a few more. "She's fabulous," he says, "one of the most delightful persons I've ever worked with. Hers is one of the unique voices we have today, an incredible voice. Add to that her abilities as an entertainer and a composer, and you have a rather rare combination."

Domanick West capped a 15-play, 74-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to lift visiting Morgan State over Hampton, 16-13. The Bears finished with a winning record (6-5) for the first time in six years. West scored his first of his two touchdowns with 1:36 left in the first quarter. Kemar Scarlett added a 43-yard field goal with 34 seconds left in the half for a 10-0 Morgan lead. David LeGree threw two second-half touchdown passes to give the Pirates (5-6)

Domanick West capped a 15-play, 74-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to lift visiting Morgan State over Hampton, 16-13. The Bears finished with a winning record (6-5) for the first time in six years. West scored his first of his two touchdowns with 1:36 left in the first quarter. Kemar Scarlett added a 43-yard field goal with 34 seconds left in the half for a 10-0 Morgan lead. David LeGree threw two second-half touchdown passes to give the Pirates (5-6)

Towson (2-8) at James Madison (5-5) Time: 3 p.m. Radio: 1570 AM Series record: James Madison leads 15-5-1 Last meeting: James Madison won, 58-27, on Nov. 22, 2008 What's at stake: Nothing, really, unless you count Towson's five-game losing streak. Regardless of the outcome today, the Tigers, who lost their last five games last season, will finish at the bottom of the Colonial Athletic Association South for the third straight season. Morgan State (5-5) at Hampton (5-5)

William M. Reid, a former educator and musician, died of multiple organ failure Thursday at Sinai Hospital. The Columbia resident was 84. Mr.Reid was born and raised in Hampton, Va., where he graduated from George P. Phenix Elementary-High School. His college studies at Hampton Institute were interrupted when he was drafted into the Army in 1943. After serving for three years in the Army Band, he continued his college education at Hampton, where he earned a bachelor's degree in music in 1950.

I don't know the Hamptons from Highlandtown, so I am not really qualified to answer this but I know you are, dear reader. Where is the "Hamptons of Maryland"? About a week ago, CNN.com published a list of cool day trips across the country, and our very own St. Michaels was included. But the piece called the Eastern Shore town the "Hamptons of Maryland," which gave me pause. I have heard Easton called by that moniker. And of course, there is the Hampton National Historic Site in Baltimore County, but that probably doesn't qualify as a waterfront vacation destination.