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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.

Dustin Brown and Michal Handzus each had a goal and an assist as the Los Angeles Kings beat Washington, 5-2, handing the Capitals their first regular loss since November 1.

Tracy McGrady scored 14 of his team-high 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Houston Rockets woke up from a lackluster start to upend the lowly Washington Wizards, 103-91.

Tyler Smith scored 18 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as 14th-ranked Tennessee overcame Middle Tennessee for a 76-66 victory.