Long-time sports writer John McNamara was among five employees shot to death Thursday in Annapolis at the offices of the local newspaper.
McNamara was a sports writer for The Capital for decades before being shifted to community coverage. But his love was writing about sports, and he was always welcomed by the Orioles into the press box at Camden Yards
At his seat were the five lilies and the front page of Friday’s edition of the newspaper, which read Authentic Marcus Johansson Jersey , ”5 shot dead at The Capital.”
Before asking the crowd to reflect in silence about ”a senseless act of violence,” the Orioles displayed photos of each of the five victims. McNamara was singled out for his coverage of the team.
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Robert Kraft recognizes how few fans his New England Patriots have outside of their region. He stops short of calling the negativity ”hatred.”
The Patriots owner said Monday night the booing of his team at the Grammy’s the previous night in New York is ”sort of a compliment, the Boston-New York thing. I’d rather be on the winning end. Remember for 34 years I used to sit in the stands and feel it from the other way.”
Kraft has been to nine Super Bowls as owner http://www.officialwild.com/authentic-adidas-matt-dumba-jersey , losing his first appearance in 1997 against Green Bay. He believes the disdain for his team is actually rooted in respect for the Patriots.
”Once we went to the Super Bowl (the first time), a lot of people who had been kind and gracious changed,” he said. ”I think everyone loves a doormat in this league.”
Kraft said he thinks ”it’s good” for the NFL to have a dominant team Zach Parise Jersey , ”but there are 31 other cities that don’t agree.”
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