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Not even one week into the Olympics in #Rio, local talent is shining for the entire world to see. #MichaelPhelps is creating a buzz with just his face alone. Not to mention he is as dominant as ever in the pool adding to his record gold medal total.

After a series of impressive wins by the birds including a three homerun game by Manny Machado, the #Orioles traveled out west to take on the Oakland #Athletics. They apparently forgot how to hit. Since the all star break, many players are hitting well below the Mendoza line.

It has been on the up and down for the #Orioles as they were losers of five in a row followed by another winning streak. Chris Tillman has started and ended both streaks. He is the stopper indeed.

Veterans are now reporting to training camp, and it feels like the start of the #NFL season is just around the corner. Injuries plagued the #Ravens last season with 20 men going on injured reserve. Can they overcome the injury bug this season, and acquire the depth needed to grind out the entire season?

After coming down with the flu, the #Orioles have surpassed the Boston #RedSox to grab hold of first place in the #ALEast. A crucial sweep of the #Indians helped matters as the birds move toward the crucial month of August.

Another losing streak is in full swing for the birds, and now they have lost first place in the #ALEast to the #RedSox. Many players have come down with the flu, and even Buck Showalter has it. Things are grim, but can the #Orioles get back on track to remain competitive in an extremely tight division sans Tampa Bay?

After testy negotiations, #JustinTucker is now the highest paid kicker in #NFL history. There are many questions going into #Ravens rookie camp. Defensive line is the big concern as there are some aging veterans in need of some backup. Can Ronnie Stanley help at Tackle for the offensive line?

#BrockLesnar is fresh off two failed drug tests after his fight against #MarkHunt at UFC 200, and that may have factored into his lackluster reaction when he was selected 8th overall. Other moves were made in an attempt to WWE's move to Tuesdays. Who benefits and who lost momentum?

Anyone remember UFC 100? Will anyone remember #UFC200, or was it just another pay-per-view?

Going into the All Star break, the #Orioles salvaged two series wins after a long losing streak. Five players were sent to San Diego while the rest of the team rested and watched. #MarkTrumbo performed well in the Home Run Derby, and just about every bird played in the actual game. We give predictions for the second half.

Five games of woe were followed by a series win against the #Dodgers. The #Angels come into town as the #Orioles return home. Are the five selected to the #AllStarGame deserving?

As a team for the month of June, the #Orioles are hitting .299. That is impressive in its own right, but factor in good starting pitching over the past week, and you have a formidable team to contend with. Can this success be maintained as we enter July?

The #RedSox and the #BlueJays had no answer for the #Orioles as the birds come away with series wins cementing their hold on first place for the time being. After a brief stop in Texas, the Orioles have an extended home stand before heading west.

With a host of swerves, and #MatchOfTheYear candidates, World Wrestling Entertainment's latest pay-per-view did not disappoint. What fallout awaits from the show in light of #RomanReigns recent suspension.

Been awhile for any relevant #Ravens news, but they made some headlines this week. #BreshadPerriman after missing his rookie season had a scare with his knee, but thanks to successful surgery, he could be ready for week one. #EugeneMonroe has been outspoken about the legalization of medicinal marijuana, but could this be a factor to why he will not be wearing purple and black in 2016?

He could not get out of the first inning on Sunday, and that was the final nail in the coffin for #UbaldoJimenez. He is now a 12 million dollar bullpen specialist. At least #ChrisDavis was the offensive player of the week.

Lost in all the commotion from Tuesday night's game was the fact the #Orioles have caught fire. Even after Manny #Machado came out firing, this team answered with offense. Can they keep this up going into next week against the #BlueJays and #RedSox?

This was just a bad week all around for the Baltimore #Orioles losing 6 of 8. Adding injury to insult, Caleb Joseph is on the 15 day DL for.....well just listen. Not worth repeating.

27 times in two games as a matter of fact. The bats have run cold, and the best pitcher for the #Orioles this week was someone out of the bullpen. Not a good sign

This week the #Orioles went on a seven game winning streak. Adam Jones upped his average considerably after starting out the season below the Mendoza line. The bats were en fuego and starting pitching was pretty impressive as well. That all changed on Sunday and Tuesday.