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The Baltimore Orioles released pitcher Adam Loewen on Monday, and also outrighted pitchers Randor Bierd and Rocky Cherry, infielder Brandon Fahey, outfielder Jeff Fiorentino and catcher Omir Santos to Triple-A Norfolk.

After six days of finger-pointing and second-guessing in the local media and among their always-vocal fan base, the Philadelphia Eagles will be glad to be back on the football field on Sunday.

Ryane Clowe scored twice, Rob Blake recorded four assists and Brian Boucher was once again solid in net with 19 saves as the San Jose Sharks dominated Washington, 7-2.

Quentin Richardson scored 34 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to pace the shorthanded New York Knicks to a 122-117 win over the Washington Wizards.

In the biggest game thus far for both opponents, the 17th-ranked Miami-Florida Hurricanes take on the second-ranked Connecticut Huskies in the semifinal round of the Paradise Jam this evening. The winner of this game will face against either San Diego or Wisconsin in the finals on Monday.