Bayhawks allowing fans to bring dogs to game
The Bayhawks will welcome fans and dogs as they faceoff against the Charlotte Hounds on Saturday, July 21, at 7 p.m. in a Major League Lacrosse game. Dogs are welcome to join their humans and take in the game from a special canine section behind the North End Zone. The AASPCA will be on site with pets looking for a new home and giveaways. NHL: The Washington Capitals re-signed forward Liam O’Brien to a one-year, two-way contract, with an average annual value of $650,000. O’Brien, 23, played in three games for the Capitals last season after making his season debut on Nov. 4 at Boston. O’Brien has registered two points (one goal, one assist) and 28 penalty minutes in 17 career games with the Capitals. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound forward made his NHL debut on Oct. 9, 2014 against Montreal, earned his first NHL point with an assist on Oct. 14, 2014 against San Jose and scored his first career NHL goal on Oct. 26, 2014 at Vancouver. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BOWLING: Mount St. Mary’s incoming freshmen Erin Burkart, Rebecca Dodson, Kayla Durbala, Barbara Hawes, Ashley Santos and Tamera Stanton will compete in the Junior Gold Championships from July 14-21 in Dallas. — were tied at 4-under 142 through 36 holes of the inaugural U.S. Senior Women’s Open in Wheaton, Ill.
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