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HBCU Track Legend And Jamaican Olympian George Rhoden Dies At 97
Rhoden was a standout rack and field athlete at Morgan State University. George Rhoden, a former Olympian who represented his home country of Jamaica and a former track athlete at Morgan State University, died on Aug. 24 at the age of 97. According to a press release issued by Morgan...
Waterfront Festival comes to Essex in September
ESSEX, MD—Get ready to celebrate Baltimore County’s waterfront culture and history. The Waterfront Festival is coming to Essex on Saturday, September 28, 2024 (rain date is October 5). The festival will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rocky Point Park and Beach. There will be live...
Stormy Sunday in Baltimore before fall feel takes over
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 7:30 a.m. September 1 — The new week starts with storms ahead of a pleasant Labor Day. Sunday afternoon will bring another chance for scattered showers and storms. Temperatures will reach the mid 80s. Labor Day looks beautiful! Temperatures will reach the upper 70s and...
Orioles broadcast team stands out among league's best
The Baltimore Orioles have been mired in a slump of mediocrity for nearly the last two months. But one aspect of the team that rarely, if ever, slumps is the team's outstanding broadcast crew. Perhaps I am a little biased. I am well aware of other stellar broadcasters in baseball,...
Construction company founded in Nebraska awarded contract to rebuild Francis Scott Key Bridge
Maryland transportation leaders on Thursday approved a contract for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge several months after the 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) steel span collapsed under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and crashed into one of its supporting columns.
Baltimore City Public Schools CEO speaks on students with cellphones in classrooms
With the new school year underway in Baltimore, the debate on how to handle cell phones in the classroom continues. Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises spoke with WBAL’s T.J. Smith on Friday. Santelises said cell phones should be strictly for educational use. “Our current cell phone policy...
Towson Women’s Soccer Hosts Florida on Sunday
Towson University women's soccer is set to host the Florida Gators on September 1, 2024, marking the first meeting in program history. The Tigers are fresh off a dominant 9-0 victory against their last opponent, fueled by a stunning performance from Sophie Thibeault, who scored three consecutive goals. Coming off a historic season that included the program's first CAA Championship, Towson aims to maintain momentum against a solid Florida team currently sitting at 2-0-2.
Ravens to wear all-black uniforms in primetime against an AFC East opponent
The Ravens will host the Buffalo Bills in Week 4 of the regular season. The primetime contest will be an all-black affair, adding some excitement. Baltimore announced that the team will wear all-black once this season, and it’ll be in a huge matchup against Josh Allen and the Bills.
Baltimore lays out plan to distribute millions in settlement funding from opioid lawsuits
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Baltimore officials this week laid out plans for how they intend to distribute the $252.5 million the city has received – so far – in settlements with pharmacies and drug companies over their role in the opioid crisis.
Urías sprains ankle in Orioles' 7-5 loss
DENVER – The Orioles lost one game and two more players tonight. Infielder Ramón Urías has a sprained right ankle. He was on crutches in the clubhouse following the Rockies’ 7-5 win at Coors Field. Urías and Dean Kremer, who was hit by a line drive...
Orioles and Rockies lineups for second game of series at Coors Field (updated)
DENVER – Adley Rutschman is catching tonight and batting second as the Orioles try to secure a series win at Coors field. He was on the field for early hitting. Gunnar Henderson is leading off and Colton Cowser moves down to fifth. Eloy Jiménez is the designated hitter.
Morgan State grinds out road win at Hampton to open season
The Morgan State Bears secured a thrilling 30-28 victory over Hampton in their season opener Saturday night. The game’s opening moments were marked by Hampton’s bold strategy. Seeking to seize early momentum, they surprised the Bears with an attempt to recover an onside kick. The Bears, however, were prepared and successfully recovered the kick at midfield.
Racing, Training Operations Cease at Pimlico
Operations have ceased at Pimlico Race Course as of Saturday, August 31, in order to allow the construction of the new Pimlico under the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority. Saturday, Maryland Jockey Club Acting president and General Manager Mike Rogers issued a statement marking the event. “On July 1, 2024,...
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