Michael King

Opponent: Milwaukee WaveSite: Bradley Center, MilwaukeeTime: 2:05TV: NoneRadio: WWLG (1360 AM), WAMD (970 AM)Outlook: The Spirit (23-9) has lost its past four road games but is coming off Friday night's 19-13 victory over the Cleveland Crunch. The Wave is 19-15 after yesterday's 11-6 victory over the Harrisburg Heat. Today's game will be the Wave's third in three days. The Wave is led in scoring by former Spirit Michael King, who has 140 points. Wave G Victor Nogueria led the National Professional Soccer League in points-against average with an 11.20 average before yesterday.

Opponent: Milwaukee WaveSite: Baltimore ArenaTime: 7:05Radio: WWLG (1360 AM), WAMD (970 AM)Tickets: Many availableOutlook: In the first meeting, the Spirit fell six points behind but scored four straight goals in the final five minutes to win, 17-14. Milwaukee, 2-5 on the road, has dropped two straight and is fourth in the National Professional Soccer League's National Division. Ex-Spirit Michael King and Michael Richardson lead the Wave in scoring. Milwaukee's defense, No. 3 in the league, is anchored by Victor Nogueira, third in the NPSL with a 12.22 points-against average.

Basketball Mavericks: Waived G Chris Robinson. Nets: Waived G Lonnie Harrell, F Victor Thomas and C Paul Grant. Nuggets: Waived G Paul McPherson, G Saddi Washington and F Reed Rawlings. Exercised fourth-year contract option on G-F James Posey. Wizards: Released F Mike Smith and F Michael King. College Centennial Conference: Named Johns Hopkins LB Marc Della Pia defensive player of the week. Northeast Conference: Named Missy Moore of UMBC women's soccer player of the week. Patriot League: Named men's soccer G Brian Steckroth defensive player of the week.

The University of Maryland's independent student newspaper will cut publishing to four days a week in the fall, Michael Fribush, president of parent company Maryland Media Inc., confirmed Friday. "We'll beef up our digital presence on Fridays. It'll be a little more economical to publish Monday through Thursday," he said. "[Editor-in-Chief Michael King] would be putting out a Friday issue on The Diamondback but digitally. " The Diamondback has been a weekday publication since its establishment in 1910 and receives no university funding, according to its website.

On August 24, 2003, JULIET E. KING (nee Chin); beloved wife of Michael R. King, Sr.; devoted mother of Michael Jr. and the late Michaelina Juliet; grandmother of Michael III. and Tyler; devoted daughter of Mrs. Norma Chin. Also survived by one sister, three brothers, numerous other relatives and friends. A Christian Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 30 at 10 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi, 3615 N. Harford Road. Family will receive friends at 4216 Harford Terrace immediately after services.

VS. CLEVELAND CRUNCH* WHERE: Richfield Coliseum.* WHEN: Tonight, 7:35.* RADIO: WCAO-AM 600.* OUTLOOK: Because there are three games in the next five days, Hank Henry is expected to start for the Blast (17-15) when it tries to secure a victory in Cleveland, where it has been outscored 20-5 in two games. The Blast leads the season series, 3-2. The team will be without Domenic Mobilio (32 goals, 18 assists) and Mike Stankovic (12 goals, 22 assists), which means rookies Chris Haywood (three goals, two assists)

The season's first matchup of Top 10 teams -- Walbrook vs. Lake Clifton -- was filled with questions as the teams took the court at Lake Clifton yesterday as part of the three-day Tip-Off Tournament. Both teams had lost the bulk of their scoring because of graduation.At times yesterday, the No. 6 Lakers showed their inexperience. But like last season, they were able to come through in the clutch, overcoming fourth-period turnovers to hold off the No. 10 Warriors, 69-55.Four players scored in double figures for Lake Clifton (2-0)

Vicki BrickMcDonoghgirls basketballBrick totaled 74 points, 15 rebounds, 15 assists and 15 steals in victories over Roland Park (64-37), St. Paul's (74-35) and Sidwell Friends (55-53). The sophomore point guard had 28 points, seven rebounds and six steals against St. Paul's.Rene HinesHammondgirls basketballHines totaled 62 points, 39 rebounds, seven assists and nine blocked shots in the Bears' three wins over South Carroll (49-33), Oakland Mills (52-39) and Mount de Sales (63-43). The senior guard had 25 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks against South Carroll.

Bo Vuckovic was named to the All-National Professional Soccer League third team, the lone Spirit player voted to any of the three teams.Vuckovic, who finished No. 9 in the NPSL with 150 points (61 goals, 33 assists), led the Spirit in every offensive category and had seven hat tricks and 10 two-goal games.Cleveland Crunch forward Hector Marinaro was named MVP for the fourth time in five years, followed in the voting by Milwaukee Wave goalie Victor Nogueira and Cleveland forward Zoran Karic.

When a Baltimore couple bought an exotic bird from Michelle and Brian Howard last month, they seemed more interested in the Howards' capuchin monkey. But Janey was not for sale. Police said the 48-hour search for Janey ended yesterday when officers found her in the couple's Southwest Baltimore home. As the exotic monkey returned to the Howards, Anne Arundel County police issued arrest warrants for Kenneth Michael King, 25, and Wendy Michelle Ward, 30. Each faces charges of first-degree burglary, fourth-degree burglary and theft of more than $500.