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This year's Extreme Rules pay-per-view event left us with some unanswered questions but also some new beginnings. In the main event (a rare moment in WWE history where all wrestlers in a final match on PPV weren't on a full-time WWE schedule), Brock Lesnar defeated Triple H in a cage match. Lesnar went up 2-1 on "The Game" and is likely poised for another future match in WWE (not against Triple H), perhaps at Summerslam or Wrestlemania 30. Questions coming out of this match are: will Triple H wrestle again?

Maryland football is losing one game scheduled for M&T Bank Stadium. According to multiple officials, the Virginia Tech-Maryland game - which had been planned for 2014 - is now officially off the books since the Terps are departing the Atlantic Coast Conference after the 2013 season. But look for Maryland to return to the Ravens' stadium as soon as 2015. The Terps have done well there - they drew 69,348 to the stadium for a season-opening win over Navy in 2010 - and Maryland's future schedules will obviously include some big-name, Big Ten teams that could fill an NFL stadium.

Thursday's regional semifinals EAST REGIONAL Syracuse, N.Y. •West Virginia (29-6) vs. Washington (26-9), 7:27 p.m., chs. 13, 9 •Kentucky (34-2) vs. Cornell (29-4), 30 minutes after, chs. 13, 9 WEST REGIONAL Salt Lake City •Syracuse (30-4) vs. Butler (30-4), 7:07 p.m. •Kansas State (28-7) vs. Xavier (26-8), 30 minutes after Friday's regional semifinals SOUTH REGIONAL Houston •Saint Mary's, Calif.

The state boys and girls lacrosse championships are set for Tuesday and Wednesday nights at UMBC. All of the defending boys state champions return -- South River, Hereford and Fallston. Century is the only defending girls champion to make it into the final. The finals feature a pair of rematches of last year's title games on the boys side. South River defeated Westminster, 10-8, for the 4A-3A title last season, and Hereford topped Glenelg, 13-8, in Class 3A-2A. Hereford boys are going for their sixth straight championship and a boys state record nine titles overall.

This schedule will be in effect Monday, Dec. 26: County offices Government offices, courts and libraries: Closed in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford and Howard counties. (Offices in Howard closed Dec. 26-Jan. 2). Parking meters Feed Public schools Closed in all jurisdictions. Trash No pickup in Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Howard counties. In Carroll, Frederick and Harford, check with contractors. Howard has no recycling pickup.

April 1   at Rays,    7:10 p.m., MASN HD 2   at Rays,    7:10 p.m., MASN HD 3   at Rays,    1:40 p.m., MASN 2 HD 4   vs. Tigers,    3:05 p.m., MASN HD 6   vs. Tigers,    7:05 p.m., MASN 2 HD 7   vs. Tigers,    7:05 p.m., MASN 2 HD 8   vs. Rangers,    7:05 p.m., MASN 2 HD 9   vs. Rangers,    7:05 p.m., MASN 2 HD 10   vs. Rangers,    1:35 p.m., MASN 2 HD 12    at Yankees,    7:05 p.m., MASN HD 13    at Yankees,    7:05 p.m., MASN HD 14    at Yankees,    7:05 p.m., MASN HD 15    at Indians,    7:05 p.m., MASN 2 HD 16    at Indians,    1:05 p.m., MASN 2 HD, WJZ 17    at Indians,    1:05 p.m., MASN 2 HD, WJZ 18   vs.

The Orioles open their 19th season at Camden Yards today. Here's a look at the activities scheduled: •Stadium gates open at noon. Each fan will receive a 2010 schedule/car magnet upon entry. Roving musical groups will perform on Eutaw Street and the main concourses. •The Orioles will take batting practice from 12:25 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. The Blue Jays will take theirs from 1:25 p.m. to 2:05 p.m. •Pre-game ceremonies begin at 2:30 p.m. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Orioles' second World Series victory, over the Cincinnati Reds, Orioles greats Brooks Robinson (the 1970 World Series Most Valuable Player)

Jeff Zrebiec, reporter : Fretting over how difficult the Ravens' schedule could be in mid-April is a pretty pointless exercise when one training camp injury, extended holdout or botched first-round draft pick can significantly alter a team's fortunes for the 2012-13 season. Sure, the Ravens figure to have their hands full in 2013, but nobody knows if Peyton Manning will instantly make the Broncos an elite team or if the Bengals will continue...

I know this is a tad premature considering we're still over a week away from training camp for the 2012-13 season. But I can't help myself and I know how much everybody likes planning in advance. So here is an early look at the Ravens' 2013-14 schedule, which the league released today in the NFL Fact and Record Book. This probably goes without saying but you'll have to wait about 10 months before the dates and times are released for the games. 2013-14 HOME GAMES Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers New England Patriots New York Jets Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings AFC South team (The Ravens will play the team in this division that finishes in the same place in the standings in 2012-13 as they do in the AFC North.

UCLA, Tennessee, Villanova and Wake Forest will be regional hosts for the 16-team NIT Season Tip-Off tournament in November, it was announced Monday. UCLA plays Pepperdine, and Nevada plays Pacific in the West Regional. The North Regional will take place at Villanova, where the Wildcats will host Marist College and George Washington will face Boston University. The South Regional will be at Tennessee, where the Volunteers will play Belmont and Missouri State plays Arkansas State.

Baltimore Sun reporters Don Markus and Jeff Barker and editor Matt Bracken weigh in on the three biggest topics of the past week in Maryland sports. Given the 2014 schedule announced Thursday by the Big Ten, how tough will Maryland's road back to respectability become? Don Markus: Maryland's $52 million exit fee from the Atlantic Coast Conference after next season seems exorbitant, but its indoctrination into the Big Ten is pretty steep in its own right. Everyone knew the Terps would be stepping up in class in football by switching leagues.

Baltimore/Washington International Airport said on Thursday that scheduled airfield improvements will prompt closures on both of its primary commercial runways this weekend. Officials said that Runway 10 - 28 is scheduled to be closed from Friday at 11 p.m. to Sunday at 4 p.m. Runway 15R - 33L is scheduled to be closed on Saturday from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m., and on Sunday, from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m., officials said. During the short-term closures of the two runways, BWI Marshall will utilize Runway 4 - 22 for most commercial operations, officials said.

The reality of Maryland's first season in the Big Ten became a little clearer Thursday, when the league announced the 2014 schedule for its 14 members. The Terps will play their Big Ten opener Sept. 27 at Indiana and their home opener a week later against Ohio State at Byrd Stadium. Maryland will also play at home against Iowa (Oct. 18), Michigan State (Nov. 15) and Rutgers (Nov. 29), and on the road at Wisconsin (Oct. 25), Penn State (Nov. 1) and Michigan (Nov. 22). Iowa and Wisconsin represent the two non-East Division opponents.

The schedules have been set for this weekend's state boys and girls lacrosse semifinals. Five teams will try to defend their titles: South River, Hereford and Century boys and Century and Fallston girls. The winners will advance to Tuesday's and Wednesday's state title games at UMBC. Friday Class 3A-2A At Franklin C. Milton Wright vs. Century girls, 6 Hereford vs. Century boys, 8 At Annapolis Kent Island vs. Glenelg boys, 6 Queen Anne's vs. Marriotts Ridge girls, 8 Class 2A-1A At Bel Air Fallston vs. Northwestern boys, 6 Loch Raven vs. Winters Mill girls, 8 Saturday Class 4A-3A At Franklin Broadneck vs. Catonsville girls, noon Westminster vs. Churchill boys, 2 At Annapolis South River vs. Howard boys, noon Howard vs. Sherwood girls, 2:30 Class 2A-1A At Bel Air Patterson Mill vs.

— Joining the Big Ten means that Maryland's football team will soon have Penn State, Ohio State, Michigan and other schools as new division opponents. But it also means the school's nonconference schedules are being upgraded and that some previously-scheduled games could be dropped. The Big Ten wants Maryland — which joins the conference in 2014 — and its other members to stop scheduling Football Championship Subdivision opponents. As a result, according to multiple officials, Maryland may drop at least some of their planned games with FCS schools in future seasons.

An exhibit at the Johns Hopkins Evergreen House that was thrown into doubt this week is back on, but without two artworks at the crux of a dispute between the artist and the curator. The two large pieces in question — one depicting a cross, the other a mosaic of the word "Jew" — were offered as part of an outdoor exhibit by Fells Point artist Loring Cornish called "In Each Other's Shoes," to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.

Now that the regular season has come to an end with the Ravens winning the AFC North, their schedule for next season is all but set. Obviously, the game days and times will be determined at a later date, but below is a look at the teams that will be on the Ravens' 16-game schedule. The Ravens will face the NFC East and the AFC West next season to go along with matchups against Houston and New England, the fellow first-place teams from the AFC East and the AFC South. The Ravens' eight home games: Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New England Patriots.

If the Orioles get past the Texas Rangers tonight, they now know when they'll be playing the New York Yankees on Sunday and Monday. Major League Baseball released the times for the division series games through Tuesday. The Orioles would host the Yankees at Camden Yards on Sunday at 6:15 p.m., ET. Monday night's game at Camden Yards would be at 8:07 p.m., ET. Both games will be broadcast on TBS. The Orioles would have a travel/work out day Tuesday and play in Yankee Stadium.

Let's Get Organized - "Organizing for the Season," Wed., May 15, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Road. Judy Tiger, of Just That Simple, shares tips on putting away winter clothes and organizing for spring and summer. Sign up at registration in center lobby. 301-204-3350. "Power Over Pain" group - Sponsored by SPRING, Senior Peer Resources: Individuals, Networks and Groups, program of Howard County Office on Aging, Wed., May 15, 1-2:30 p.m., North Laurel 50+ Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road.

Late Thursday morning, trainer Kelly Breen spoke about his stable's lack of notoriety. "We call it flying under the radar," he said. "You guys might call it lack of respect. We're a small stable. We have some good horses. We've been to the Derby every other year. This is our third one. " On Friday, when his horse, Black Onyx, came up lame after a morning gallop, Breen announced that this would not, in fact, be his third Kentucky Derby. He scratched the winner of the Spiral -- which launched Animal Kingdom toward Derby glory in 2011 -- after X-rays revealed a non-displaced front chip in his front left ankle.