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Tide schedule (May 26-Jun. 15)
2008-05-25 14:04:00
The Chesapeake Tide 's pro indoor football schedule for the next three weeks is listed below.Saturday, May 31Fort Wayne Freedom at Chesapeake Tide, 7:30 p.m. - ContinentalIndoorFootball.comSaturday, June 7Chesapeake Tide at New Jersey Revolution, 7:30 p.m. - ContinentalIndoorFootball.com---- End of season. ----Home games at The Show Place Arena (Upper Marlboro, MD)----Relevant link: Chesapeake Tide
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United schedule (May 26-Jun. 15)
2008-05-25 14:03:00
D.C. United 's pro soccer schedule for the next three weeks is listed below.Thursday, May 29D.C. United at New England Revolution, 7:30 p.m. - ESPN2, WFED/1050, FederalNewsRadio.comWednesday, June 4Houston Dynamo at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m. - Comcast SportsNet, WFED/1050, FederalNewsRadio.comSaturday, June 7D.C. United at Chicago Fire, 8:30 p.m. - Fox Soccer Channel, FSE, WFED/1050, FederalNewsRadio.comSaturday, June 14New York Red Bulls at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m. - Comcast SportsNet, HDNet, WFED/1050, FederalNewsRadio.comHome matches at RFK Stadium (Washington, DC)----Relevant link: D.C. United
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Divas schedule (May 26-Jun. 15)
2008-05-25 14:02:00
The D.C. Divas ' women's football schedule for the next three weeks is listed below.Saturday, May 31Baltimore Nighthawks at D.C. Divas, 7 p.m. - US Sports RadioSaturday, June 7D.C. Divas at New York Sharks, 3:30 p.m. - US Sports RadioSaturday, June 14Pittsburgh Passion at D.C. Divas, 7 p.m. - US Sports Radio---- End of regular season. ----Home games at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex (Landover, MD)----Relevant link: D.C. Divas
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Nationals schedule (May 26-Jun. 1)
2008-05-25 14:01:00
The Washington Nationals ' pro baseball schedule for the next week is listed below. Cable/satellite channel listings for MASN & MASN2 are available via MASNSports.com. XM satellite radio carries home team radio feeds.Monday, May 26Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals, 1:35 p.m. - Milwaukee 4-3 (11)Tuesday, May 27Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres, 10:05 p.m. - San Diego 4-2Wednesday, May 28Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres, 10:05 p.m. - MASN2, WWWT/1500/107.7, WWWB/820, XM/188Thursday, May 29Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres, 3:35 p.m. - MASN, WWWT/1500/107.7, WWWB/820, XM/188Friday, May 30Washington Nationals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 9:40 p.m. - MASN2, WWWT/1500/107.7, WWWB/820, XM/184Saturday, May 31Washington Nationals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:10 p.m. - MASN2, WWWT/1500/107.7, WWWB/820, XM/184Sunday, June 1Washington Nationals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 4:10 p.m. - MASN2, WWWT/1500/107.7, WWWB/820, XM/186Home games at Nationals Park (Washington, DC)-...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning (5/21/08)
2008-05-21 23:26:00
A Sevre Thunderstorm Warning issued during the 5 p.m. hour for Montgomery, Fairfax and Loudoun counties has been cancelled. The storm has weakened below severe limits.

Virginia partial birth abortion law overturned again by federal court
2008-05-21 13:42:00
The 2003 Virginia law to ban so-called "partial birth" abortions have been overturned again by a panel of the federal 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. The U.S. Supreme Court allowed for a similar federal measure to take effect and sent the Virginia law back down for reconsideration but thus far, the reconsideration has yielded the same result.The federal judicial panel's rationale for striking down the Virginia late-term abortion law was because of a slight difference between it and the federal law. Unlike the feds, the Virginia measure allowed for prosecution of doctors who intend to perform standard second-trimester abortions that become the illegal type of abortion. The panel thus classified the Virginia law again as placing an undue burden on women seeking abortion and struck it down.----Apparently, clear instructions from the U.S. Supreme Court just will not dissuade the 4th Circuit. The basic reality is that the procedure involved is gruesome debasing of life and should not be a...
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Maryland vs. George Washington set for 2008 BB&T Classic
2008-05-21 13:09:00
The Maryland Terrapins have been slotted to face the George Washington Colonials while the Virginia Tech Hokies will meet the Navy Midshipmen in the 2008 BB&T Classic , reports the Washington Post. The men's college basketball event will be held December 6 and be televised by MASN.The announced lineup doesn't seem very inspiring at first glance. While it would have been great several years ago, Maryland vs. George Washington isn't all that compelling now. Maryland has all but become an NIT perennial while the George Washington program fell last season into outright disarray. Navy did improve in Patriot League play last season but to credibly believe that it can take Virginia Tech is a stretch.While granting that the BB&T Classic does raise money for charity, the seemingly irreversible falloff in its marquee value points to an event that has outlived its usefulness. There have to be better ways to raise money for charity than this. There are certainly better ways for the teams invo...

Washington Bayhawks begin 2nd D.C. area season
2008-05-18 19:00:00
The Washington Bayhawks pro lacrosse team will become the second area team to begin its regular season this weekend, its second season as a D.C. area franchise. Play opens for the Bayhawks this Sunday against the two time defending champion Philadelphia Barrage at Virginia Beach, Virginia. The neutral site contest is technically a home outing for the Barrage, an official travel team this season. The Bayhawks start actual home play next Saturday at the team's new George Mason Stadium home.Sunday's outing, former player Jerred Testa's first as the Bayhawks head coach, will air live on Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic at 2 p.m. Eleven of twelve Bayhawks games this season will be televised by Comcast SportsNet, three live. All games for the Bayhawks and other Major League Lacrosse teams will also be streamed on the ESPN360.com service where available.----Relevant link: Washington Bayhawks
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Minor league baseball (May 19-25)
2008-05-18 13:45:00
The Washington, D.C. area minor league baseball schedule for the next week is listed below.Monday, May 19AA: Bowie Baysox at Erie Seawolves, 6:35 p.m.Bridgeport Bluefish at Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, 7:05 p.m.Tuesday, May 20AA: Bowie Baysox at Erie Seawolves, 6:35 p.m.A+: Potomac Nationals at Wilmington Blue Rocks, 6:35 p.m.A+: Winston-Salem Warthogs at Frederick Keys, 7 p.m.Bridgeport Bluefish at Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, 7:05 p.m.Wednesday, May 21AA: Bowie Baysox at Erie Seawolves, 12:05 p.m.A+: Potomac Nationals at Wilmington Blue Rocks, 6:35 p.m.A+: Winston-Salem Warthogs at Frederick Keys, 7 p.m.Bridgeport Bluefish at Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, 7:05 p.m.Thursday, May 22AA: Bowie Baysox at Erie Seawolves, 11:05 a.m.A+: Potomac Nationals at Wilmington Blue Rocks, 11:05 a.m.A+: Winston-Salem Warthogs at Frederick Keys, 7 p.m.Bridgeport Bluefish at Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, 7:05 p.m.Friday, May 23A+: Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Frederick Keys, 7 p.m.AA: New Hampshire Fis...
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Men's college lacrosse (May 19-25)
2008-05-18 13:38:00
The Washington, D.C. area D-1 men's college lacrosse schedule for the next seven days is listed below.----Saturday, May 24NCAA Tournament - semifinal (@ Foxborough, Mass.)2. Virginia vs. 3. Syracuse, 12 or 2:30 p.m. - ESPN2
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Bayhawks schedule (May 19-Jun. 8)
2008-05-18 13:35:00
The Washington Bayhawks' pro lacrosse schedule for the next three weeks is listed below.Saturday, May 24Denver Outlaws at Washington Bayhawks, 7 p.m. - Comcast SportsNet (5/26 @ 11:30 a.m.), ESPN360.com Sunday, June 1Washington Bayhawks at Chicago Machine, 3:30 p.m. - ESPN360.com Saturday, June 7Rochester Rattlers at Washington Bayhawks, 7 p.m. - ESPN360.com Home games at George Mason Stadium (Fairfax, VA)----Relevant link: Washington Bayhawks
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Mystics schedule (May 19-25)
2008-05-18 13:30:00
The Washington Mystics' women's pro basketball schedule for the next week is listed below.Thursday, May 22Washington Mystics at New York Liberty, 7:30 p.m. - WashingtonMystics.comSunday, May 25Houston Comets at Washington Mystics, 4 p.m. - WashingtonMystics.comHome games at Verizon Center (Washington, DC)----Relevant link: Washington Mystics
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Tide schedule (May 19-Jun. 8)
2008-05-18 13:25:00
The Chesapeake Tide 's pro indoor football schedule for the next three weeks is listed below.Saturday, May 24Marion Mayhem at Chesapeake Tide, 7:30 p.m. - ContinentalIndoorFootball.comSaturday, May 31Fort Wayne Freedom at Chesapeake Tide, 7:30 p.m. - ContinentalIndoorFootball.comSaturday, June 7Chesapeake Tide at New Jersey Revolution, 7:30 p.m. - ContinentalIndoorFootball.com---- End of season. Home games at The Show Place Arena (Upper Marlboro, MD)----Relevant link: Chesapeake Tide
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United schedule (May 19-Jun. 8)
2008-05-18 13:19:00
D.C. United 's pro soccer schedule for the next three weeks is listed below.Wednesday, May 21D.C. United at Toronto FC, 7:30 p.m. - Comcast SportsNet, WFED/1050, FederalNewsRadio.comSaturday, May 24Toronto FC at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m. - Comcast SportsNet, WFED/1050, FederalNewsRadio.comThursday, May 29D.C. United at New England Revolution, 7:30 p.m. - ESPN2, WFED/1050, FederalNewsRadio.comWednesday, June 4Houston Dynamo at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m. - Comcast SportsNet, WFED/1050, FederalNewsRadio.comSaturday, June 7D.C. United at Chicago Fire, 8:30 p.m. - Fox Soccer Channel, FSE, WFED/1050, FederalNewsRadio.comHome matches at RFK Stadium (Washington, DC)----Relevant link: D.C. United
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Divas schedule (May 19-Jun. 8)
2008-05-18 13:17:00
The D.C. Divas ' women's football schedule for the next three weeks is listed below.Saturday, May 24Central PA Vipers at D.C. Divas, 7 p.m. - US Sports RadioSaturday, May 31Baltimore Nighthawks at D.C. Divas, 7 p.m. - US Sports RadioSaturday, June 7D.C. Divas at New York Sharks, 3:30 p.m. - US Sports RadioHome games at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex (Landover, MD)----Relevant link: D.C. Divas
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Nationals schedule (May 19-25)
2008-05-18 13:08:00
The Washington Nationals ' pro baseball schedule for the next week is listed below. Cable/satellite channel listings for MASN & MASN2 are available via MASNSports.com. XM satellite radio carries home team radio feeds.Monday, May 19Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals, 7:10 p.m. - MASN, WWWT/1500/107.7, WWWB/820, XM/184Tuesday, May 20Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals, 7:10 p.m. - MASN2, WWWT/1500/107.7, WWWB/820, XM/184Wednesday, May 21Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals, 7:10 p.m. - MASN2, WWWT/1500/107.7, WWWB/820, XM/184Friday, May 23Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals, 7:35 p.m. - WDCA/20, MASN (outside DCA), WWWT/1500/107.7, WWWB/820, XM/186Saturday, May 24Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals, 7:10 p.m. - MASN2, WWWT/1500/107.7, WWWB/820, XM/186Sunday, May 25Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals, 1:35 p.m. - MASN2, WWWT/1500/107.7, WWWB/820, XM/186Home games at Nationals Park (Washington, DC)----Relevant link: Washington Nationals
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Big Brown easily triumphs in 2008 Preakness Stakes
2008-05-18 01:55:00
Big Brown overcame a field of eleven other contenders with the greatest of ease to win the 2008 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico galloping away. The impressive enough 5 and a 1/4 length win could have been much more had jockey Kent Desormeaux not eased off to save him for the Belmont Stakes. The 133rd Preakness Stakes win marks the second Triple Crown jewel win in a row for Big Brown after a similarly impressive Kentucky Derby triumph. Only the Belmont and a confrontation with track fave Casino Drive, a major threat according to the radio analysts, stands between Big Brown and Triple Brown glory.In a bizarre twist, Big Brown paid $2.40 to win but $2.60 to place (1st or 2nd), a statistical incongruity that showcased just how many casual fans bet Big Brown to win. If only a greater fraction of them had remembered to bet Big Brown to place as well, they could have actually made more than a little money.----Relevant link: Baltimore Sun

Washington Mystics open 2008 season at Indiana
2008-05-17 23:31:00
The Washington Mystics open their 2008 regular season tonight at the Indiana Fever, hoping to retain last season's momentum which, after a disastrous start, drew them only a game out of a playoff berth. Tree Collins returns with his interim task replaced with a full head coach label.This year's versions of the Mystics may have to develop some momentum all their own though, tending towards the young side with Nikki Teasley and DeLisha Milton-Jones departed. Crystal Langhorne joins the squad as a forward/center fresh off her wildly successful run with the geographically proximate Maryland Terrapins. The Mystics will also have to establish themselves early on without All-Star guard Alana Beard as she'll miss tonight's game and likely the next one, also a road affair, with a hamstring injury off play in Poland. Start time tonight is 7 p.m. on NBA TV and WashingtonMystics.com audio.----Relevant links: Washington Times, USA Today
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Big Brown favored in potential pre-slots Preakness Stakes
2008-05-17 11:24:00
Big Brown enters the 2008 Preakness Stakes as a heavy, near prohibitive favorite to win its second straight Triple Crown race. The horse proved dominant two weeks ago at the Kentucky Derby, pulling away from the field despite a far outside #20 post position. The result is that the vast remainder of the Derby field was held off by its various ownership from running in Baltimore, leaving a weak field for Big Brown to presumably dominate. Post time for the Preakness is officially 6:15 p.m. with race, pre-race & post-race coverage on NBC television (WRC/4, WBAL/11) and the Horse Racing Radio Network (WBAL/1090, WXTR/730, WWXT/92.7, WWXX/94.3). ----What seems far less predictable than the Preakness is the outcome of the Maryland slots debate that lies in the backdrop of the big race. Approval for a November referendum that would allow for the limited legalization of slot machine gambling is being highly sought both by most leading Maryland politicians and the horse racing industry.The di...
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Washington Mystics radio moved to Web-only feed
2008-05-17 11:03:00
In a followup to an earlier note, the Washington Mystics women's pro basketball franchise confirmed that its audio / radio game broadcasts have moved for the new 2008 season from WWRC/1260 to a Web only feed via WashingtonMystics.com. The Mystics join their fellow Lincoln Holdings-owned team, the Washington Capitals, in broadcasts being moved away from Clear Channel Washington radio. In symbolic terms, the loss of a broadcast radio flagship is highly unfortunate. In practical terms, the Mystics just saved some money for a radio time buy with little true loss of reach. WWRC had proven virtually unlistenable with a severely degraded signal during nighttime hours. For most D.C. area Mystics fans, the Web has been the best (or only) way to hear game coverage for the last several years anyway.The actual game call is not set to change despite the format adjustment as Frank Hanrahan will return as the play-by-play voice of the team.----Relevant links: Pass the Ball Blog, Washington Mystic...
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No broadcast radio for Washington Mystics' 2008 season
2008-05-16 01:52:00
The Washington Mystics will apparently play their 2008 women's pro basketball season without the broadcast radio coverage of previous years, joining a host of other area teams among the radioless.No terrestrial radio coverage for the team is listed either by the Mystics site itself or by the Washington Times in its weekly schedule grid. WWRC/1260 had aired the team's games in recent years. Instead, the Washington Mystics are promising audio coverage via an internet-exclusive feed on WashingtonMystics.com. Frank Hanrahan will return for the play-by-play. ---Relevant link: Washington Mystics
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By one vote, California overturns gay marriage ban
2008-05-16 00:54:00
The California Supreme Court took the path not taken in Maryland, overturning a state law that had banned same-sex marriage as being against its state constitution. One vote again made a difference as California's ruling that overturned the ban was on a 4-3 vote. Maryland's Court of Appeals decided by a 4-3 count last year to instead uphold its state law against gay marriage.Whether or not California gay marriage legalization can survive an expected November constitutional ballot referendum, it remains my belief that the tide of progress will eventually allow for such couplings in most of the United States. To be sure, there will likely always be holdouts such as Virginia among the band of states with constitutional bans. Ultimately though, it will be the individual stories of people simply wishing basic societal recognition of their dedication to their partners that will win the day for most Americans. While we wait for America as a whole to turn though, wouldn't it be nice for ...
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Flood Watch (5/15/08 - 5/16/08)
2008-05-15 11:53:00
Excerpted from National Weather Service:...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A* FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF MARYLAND...THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA...INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN MARYLAND...CHARLES...FREDERICK MD...MONTGOMERY AND PRINCE GEORGES. THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA...ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA...FAIRFAX... LOUDOUN...PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK AND STAFFORD.* FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNINGLOW PRESSURE OVER LOUISIANA WILL BE TRACKING NORTHEAST TODAY. RAIN FROM THE SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON DC AREA AFTER 7 PM...WITH THE BULK OF THE RAIN FALLING BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND NOON FRIDAY.RAINFALL FROM THIS SYSTEM WILL BE NOWHERE NEAR AS HEAVY AS FROM THE STORMS THAT IMPACTED THE DC AREA SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING. HOWEVER BECAUSE OF RECENT HEAVY RAINS IT WILL NOT REQUIRE MUCH IN THE WAY OF ADDIT...
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Flood Watch (5/12/08)
2008-05-12 20:00:00
The Flood Watch for the Washington, D.C. area has expired. Flood Warnings remain in effect for numerous area jurisdictions as of mid-afternoon.

Men's college lacrosse (May 12-18)
2008-05-12 15:57:00
The Washington, D.C. area D-1 men's college lacrosse schedule for the next seven days is listed below.----Saturday, May 17NCAA Tournament - quarterfinals (@ Navy)2. Virginia vs. 7. Maryland, 12 p.m. - ESPNU5. Johns Hopkins at Navy, 3 p.m. - ESPNU
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Outer suburban school systems hit by flooding
2008-05-12 13:39:00
The flooding rains that hit the Washington, D.C. area starting Sunday have prompted some outer suburban school systems to delay start times or stay closed to students altogether Monday, notes WTOP radio.Charles County, Maryland and Culpeper, Fauquier & Stafford County systems in Virginia are closed to students for the day. Calvert and Anne Arundel County, Maryland schools are opening on two hour delays. Stretches of numerous roads remain closed due to ongoing floods.----Relevant link: WTOP/103.5
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Minor league baseball (May 12-18)
2008-05-11 22:12:00
The Washington, D.C. area minor league baseball schedule for the next week is listed below.Monday, May 12A+: Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Potomac Nationals, 7:05 p.m. - postponed to 5/13, rainA+: Frederick Keys at Salem Avalanche, 7:07 p.m. - Salem 7-0Tuesday, May 13A+: Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Potomac Nationals (dh), 5:30 p.m.AA: Erie Seawolves at Bowie Baysox, 7:05 p.m.Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at Bridgeport Bluefish, 7:05 p.m.A+: Frederick Keys at Salem Avalanche, 7:07 p.m.Wednesday, May 14AA: Erie Seawolves at Bowie Baysox, 7:05 p.m.A+: Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Potomac Nationals, 7:05 p.m.Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at Bridgeport Bluefish, 7:05 p.m.A+: Frederick Keys at Salem Avalanche, 7:07 p.m.Thursday, May 15AA: Erie Seawolves at Bowie Baysox, 11:05 a.m.A+: Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Potomac Nationals, 7:05 p.m.Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at Bridgeport Bluefish, 7:05 p.m.A+: Frederick Keys at Salem Avalanche, 7:07 p.m.Friday, May 16A+: Lynchburg Hillcats at Frederick Keys, 7 p...
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Bayhawks schedule (May 12-Jun. 1)
2008-05-11 22:05:00
The Washington Bayhawks' pro lacrosse schedule for the next three weeks is listed below.---- Start of regular season. ----- Sunday, May 18Washington Bayhawks at Philadelphia Barrage (@ Virginia Beach, Va.), 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24Denver Outlaws at Washington Bayhawks, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 1Washington Bayhawks at Chicago Machine, 3:30 p.m. Home games at George Mason Stadium (Fairfax, VA)----Relevant link: Washington Bayhawks
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Mystics schedule (May 12-18)
2008-05-11 21:51:00
The Washington Mystics' women's pro basketball schedule for the next week is listed below.Tuesday, May 13Houston Comets at Washington Mystics, 7 p.m. ---- End of preseason schedule. --------- Start of regular season schedule. ----- Saturday, May 17Washington Mystics at Indiana Fever, 7 p.m. Home games at Verizon Center (Washington, DC)----Relevant link: Washington Mystics
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Tide schedule (May 12-Jun. 1)
2008-05-11 21:48:00
The Chesapeake Tide 's pro indoor football schedule for the next three weeks is listed below.Saturday, May 17Chesapeake Tide at Rochester Raiders, 7:30 p.m. - ContinentalIndoorFootball.comSaturday, May 24Marion Mayhem at Chesapeake Tide, 7:30 p.m. - ContinentalIndoorFootball.comSaturday, May 31Fort Wayne Freedom at Chesapeake Tide, 7:30 p.m. - ContinentalIndoorFootball.comHome games at The Show Place Arena (Upper Marlboro, MD)----Relevant link: Chesapeake Tide
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