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The 1st Mariner Arena opened in 1962 as the Civic Center. It became the Baltimore Arena in 1986, then 1st Mariner Arena in 2003. With a capacity of 11,000-14,000, the arena holds a variety of events such as concerts, sports events and family-oriented shows. The arena, which is in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor, is home to the Baltimore Blast soccer team. National and international acts such as the Rolling Stones, Elvis, the Beatles, Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana), Rascal Flatts and U2 have performed there over the years. In 2006, the arena held the 55th Annual Miss USA Competition. Philadelphia-based SMG manages the arena, which is owned by the city. In 2007, a report commissioned by...
The 1st Mariner Arena opened in 1962 as the Civic Center. It became the Baltimore Arena in 1986, then 1st Mariner Arena in 2003. With a capacity of 11,000-14,000, the arena holds a variety of events such as concerts, sports events and family-oriented shows. The arena, which is in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor, is home to the Baltimore Blast soccer team. National and international acts such as the Rolling Stones, Elvis, the Beatles, Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana), Rascal Flatts and U2 have performed there over the years. In 2006, the arena held the 55th Annual Miss USA Competition. Philadelphia-based SMG manages the arena, which is owned by the city. In 2007, a report commissioned by the Maryland Stadium Authority recommended that the city find a replacement for the aging arena, especially if it wanted to attract a minor-league sports team. The report found that repairing the existing arena would be too costly. Seven groups are presenting plans, which include alternate locations, and the Baltimore Development Corp. may make its recommendation to the city by spring 2008.
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Blast this weekend: Home-and-home series vs. Syracuse Silver Knights
Blast vs. Syracuse Silver Knights When: Friday night, 7:30 p.m. Site: Oncenter War Memorial Arena When: Saturday night, 7:35 p.m. Site: 1st Mariner Arena Video: mislnation.com Outlook: The Blast hosts the back end of a home-and-home series...
Tags: Major Indoor Soccer League, Milwaukee Wave, Wichita Wings, Syracuse Silver Knights, Missouri Comets
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The man behind the Ravens' rides
When the Ravens won the Super Bowl in 2001 and Ray Lewis, as MVP, got a new SUV, he didn't want just a plain, ordinary one. He wanted icing on that cake. So Lewis took his prize to the Belair Road body shop that has become the go-to place for...
Tags: Torrey Smith, Perry Hall, Lardarius Webb, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens
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Blast can't hold lead, fall to Missouri Comets, 14-11
On Saturday night, the Blast expected to celebrate another Major Indoor Soccer League playoff berth. The Missouri Comets had another idea. Missouri (9-9) went on a 10-3 run in the middle of the second half to outlast the Blast (15-5), 14-11, before an...Tags: Major Indoor Soccer League, Baltimore Blast, Soccer
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Big third quarter lifts Blast to 20-9 victory over Rochester Lancers
The Blast scored in bunches on Friday night and there were far too many for the Rochester Lancers to keep up. The biggest splurge came early in the third quarter — four goals in less than five minutes — and it gave the Blast plenty of...Tags: Ice Hockey
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Miranda Lambert wears Ravens jersey at 1st Mariner Arena show
Earlier this week, rapper Dr. Dre told TMZ he's rooting for the Ravens in the Super Bowl. We've gotten word on some more musicians showing love for the Ravens Nation. Country star Miranda Lambert sported a Ray Lewis jersey on stage during her concert at...
Tags: Ray Rice, Dierks Bentley, Joe Flacco, Ray Lewis, Dr. Dre (music artist)
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Tarik Walker to be inducted into Baltimore Blast Hall of Fame
The Baltimore SunThe Blast plans to induct former player and assistant coach Tarik Walker into the Baltimore Blast Hall of Fame on Feb. 16. Walker, who played 10 seasons in Baltimore, served as an assistant coach for part of the 2005-06 season and retired from playing...Tags: Milwaukee Wave, Major Indoor Soccer League, Syracuse Silver Knights, Rochester Lancers, Wichita Wings
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Digest: Blast starts fast, routs Silver Knights, 27-13
Major Indoor Soccer League Blast starts fast, routs Silver Knights, 27-13 Lucio Gonzaga scored three goals and Machel Millwood and Adriano Dos Santos each had two, helping the Blast defeat the Syracuse Silver Knights, 27-13, on Sunday. Eight players...Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Maryland Terrapins, Air Canada Centre, College Sports, Preakness Stakes
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The Sun remembers: Jan. 20-26
Jan. 23, 2004: P.J. Wakefield's goal in overtime gives the surging Blast its seventh straight victory, 5-4 over the Monterrey Fury at 1st Mariner Arena. It's the 16th win in 21 games for Baltimore, which will win the Major Indoor Soccer League...
Tags: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cy Young Award, Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, National Basketball Association
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Report: Laich probably out for Caps' season opener Saturday
Capitals Report: Laich probably out for season opener Saturday Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich missed the first formal practice under coach Adam Oates on Sunday, and it's likely he will miss the start of the start of the season as...Tags: Carolina Hurricanes, Adam Oates, Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets, New York Islanders
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Digest: Navy safety Ferguson a finalist for Uplifting Athletes award
Navy football Ferguson a finalist for Uplifting Athletes award Navy sophomore safety Chris Ferguson is one of seven finalists for the 2013 Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion Award. Penn State's Eric Shrive, Oklahoma's Austin Woods, Humboldt...Tags: Lacrosse, Major Indoor Soccer League, Baltimore Blast, Major League Lacrosse, YouTube
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Nearing midpoint of season, Blast finding success as 'one big family'
The Blast roster is a melting pot — there are slightly more first- and second-year players than veterans, and more are from Brazil than the Baltimore area. All the mixing and matching — eight players on the 18-man roster come from another...
Tags: Major Indoor Soccer League, Rochester Lancers, Baltimore Blast, New Year's Day, Soccer
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Digest: Blast routs Lancers, is 1st in MISL to 10 wins
Et cetera Blast routs Lancers, is 1st in MISL to 10 wins The first-place Blast opened 2013 with a convincing 17-4 win over the host Rochester Lancers on Tuesday to become the first Major Indoor Soccer League team to 10 wins this season. In a game that...Tags: Major Indoor Soccer League, Rochester Lancers, Baltimore Blast, Soccer
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