Is your child the next Joe Angel or Gary Thorne?  If you know any Orioles fans who are 12 years old or younger and have dreams of working in big-league broadcasting, sign them up for ESPN Zone's Junior Broadcaster contest, taking place Monday, August 11th and Tuesday, August 12th at 12 p.m.

ENTER: There are two ways to enter:  1) Stop by the SportsCenter Studio Store inside ESPN Zone and fill out a sign-up form or 2) Call (410) 685-3776 ext. 223 and leave your name, contestant’s name and age, and telephone number on the voice mailbox.  If your youngster has a preferred date to compete, be sure to note that as well. All confirmed entries will receive a response. Space is limited, so enter today!

COMPETE: In Round One, each contestant will sit behind a microphone on-set at ESPN Zone and present the play-by-play for one Orioles highlight. Contestants may either recite the original broadcaster's play-by-play (a transcript of which will be provided) or present their own original play-by-play. Judges -- including Orioles broadcaster Jim Hunter -- will then select five finalists, who will each call a second, different play-by-play. Judges will provide feedback and vote, which counts for half of the final results. The other half will come from fans in attendance, so come out and support your favorite Junior Broadcaster!

WIN:  Each day, two winners will be selected to spend a day in the broadcast booth at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The winners will also receive game tickets and an ESPN Zone prize pack.

QUESTIONS? Email comments@espnzone.com or call (410) 685-3776 ext. 223.

When the Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV, we were celebrating. When the Maryland Terrapins won the NCAA Basketball Championship, we were cheering. And when Cal Ripken Jr. was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, we were rejoicing.

At ESPN Zone, we remember the moments that made champions, and we look ahead to the superstars of tomorrow. All along, we remain a world where sport is king. We are ESPN in 3D, and we are proud to be your home for the ultimate in sports, dining, and entertainment.

Thank you, Baltimore, for 10 great years. Here’s to 10 more!

Join us at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26th for a question-and-answer session with one of your favorite Baltimore Orioles! Don’t miss this opportunity to get insight on the O’s season and stories from the clubhouse, and much more, straight from one of your favorite Orioles Stay tuned to find out who the player will be.

The event will be hosted by an Orioles broadcaster and will be followed by an autograph signing for fans. Plus, answer team trivia, and you’ll win tickets to an upcoming game. The event begins at 12 p.m., and doors will open at 11 a.m. Arrive early to get the best seats in the house!

Mark your calendar now for our remaining lunchtime question-and-answer session and autograph signing with the Baltimore Orioles, coming on Tuesday, September 9th.

In celebration of 10 great years in Baltimore, ESPN Zone is looking for Charm City’s biggest sports fan. Could it be you? Email tenyears@espnzone.com and tell us why. In 250 words or less, explain what makes you Baltimore’s best. Each week, we’ll feature new entries on our website, and three grand prize winners will be ultimately selected on the basis of creative and passion for Baltimore sports. Prizes include ESPN and ESPN Zone packages, gift certificates, and VIP experiences.

ESPN Zone is pleased to be now offering free games for Orioles season ticket holders. Just show your Orange Carpet Card at the Starting Line in ESPN Zone Baltimore’s Sports Arena, and you'll receive a complimentary game card good for two free games per day between now and the end of October. Enjoy more than 10,000 square feet of interactive sports games and attractions, courtesy of ESPN Zone and the Baltimore Orioles.

This offer is non-transferable and is valid through October 31, 2008. One automatically renewing game card per Orange Carpet Card.

Are you a soccer fan between the ages of 7 and 15? Join your favorite Baltimore Blast players at ESPN Zone, and kick-start your morning with food and fun!

Reserve your spot today, and from 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 2nd, you’ll enjoy a private breakfast buffet and a 90-point ESPN Zone game card, so you can eat and play games with your favorite Baltimore Blast players. Plus, you’ll get exclusive autograph and photo opportunities with the Blast!

The complete package costs $27. Family and friends can enjoy the breakfast buffet and a $5 game card for an additional $15 per person. This event will be limited to the first 40 children who register. To sign up today, please contact Brian Bauer at (410) 735-2092 or bbauer@baltimoreblast.com.

Save the date for Brian’s Baseball Bash, coming Sunday, September 14th from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts and his teammates will be at ESPN Zone for a fun-filled night of great food, interactive games, and Orioles giveaways, all benefiting the University of Maryland Hospital for Children.

The event will also feature a silent and live auction, as well the opportunity to mingle with and get autographs from your favorite Orioles. Stay tuned for more details, coming soon.

Congratulations to the Oriole Bird, winner of ESPN Zone’s inaugural Battle of the Birds! Before the first pitch of the Orioles series against the Washington Nationals, the mascots visited ESPN Zone to see who would be the best bird in baseball! The Oriole Bird took on the Nats’ mascot, an eagle named Screech, in a series of contests that included arm wrestling, tug-o-war, an egg race, shooting hoops, and horse racing. After a hard-fought battle, the Oriole Bird was declared the champion and took home the Golden Birdhouse trophy (along with a supply of birdseed). Both birds stuck around to sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans.

Click here for photos of the Battle of the Birds.

Join us every Thursday evening on ESPN Zone’s outdoor dining pier for food, fun, and live music from great local bands. ESPN Zone’s Summer Concert Series, hosted by 98 Rock’s Matt Davis, will take place every Thursday this summer, weather permitting, from 6-8 p.m.

Check out the all-star lineup for the next several of concerts. Stay tuned to www.espnzone.com/baltimore for all the latest updates.

• July 31: Niki Barr, Kelly Bell Band
• August 7: Burn the Fields, Blind Rhetoric
• August 14: Fools and Horses, Sam Darnell
• August 21: Pasadena, Jack Star Band

At each Orioles event at ESPN Zone this season, enter to win an Orioles-themed DreamSeat. The DreamSeat recliner will be autographed by Orioles players and will be given away to one lucky fan later this season.

ESPN Zone recently won City Paper’s Reader’s Poll of the Best of Baltimore! Thank you for making ESPN Zone the best sports bar in the city!

ESPN Zone Baltimore is pleased to offer free wireless internet access. Keep up with your fantasy teams live all season long!

It’s like you're at the game, only with the perfect view of every play. ESPN Zone has completed a high-definition makeover of its Baltimore location, offering the experience of high definition television on more games and more televisions than ever before. Join in on the excitement at ESPN Zone!

Announcing special perks for new ESPN Zone MVP Club members!
For a limited time, new ESPN Zone MVP Club members receive the following - FREE - just for signing up:

• Priority Seating
• 40-point MVP Club member game card for use in the Sports Arena
• Three-month trial offer of ESPN the Magazine
• 60-day trial of Insider on ESPN.com

Plus, throughout the year, MVP Club members are the first to hear about special offers, discounts and upcoming events at ESPN Zone! Sign up today at www.mvpclub.espnzone.com for all of the details