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Orioles top deadline need is clearer than ever after shocking Corbin Burnes update
The Baltimore Orioles are potential World Series favorites in the American League, led by the best young core in baseball. Gunnar Henderson is bound to be a finalist for the MVP award, while Adley Rutschman and Corbin Burnes started alongside him in Tuesday's All-Star Game. It is Burnes who is...
Neighbors appeal court ruling that North Roland Park senior living community may proceed
The developer that wants to build a $25 million senior living community in North Roland Park has hit another speed bump. More than a month after the Appellate Court of Maryland determined that Baltimore’s zoning board acted properly when it ruled in 2022 that a Mississippi-based developer may construct a three-story assisted living facility near the intersection of Falls Road and Northern Parkway, neighboring property owners Margaret and Hunter Cochrane have appealed the decision in the Supreme Court of Maryland.
Mike Elias must deviate from usual trade deadline approach to save Orioles in second half
The Baltimore Orioles lost two out of three to the New York Yankees over the weekend, but they closed out the first half with a come-from-behind 6-5 win on Sunday. The team rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth to walk off the Bronx Bombers. With the win, the O's remained in first place in the American League East.
Legendary Navy Rifle Coach Ray Anti Passes Away at the Age of 91
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Legendary Navy rifle head coach Ray Anti passed away peacefully this past spring at the age of 91. The family had asked to keep the passing of Anti private until now. Anti led the Midshipmen for 12 years from 1986-87 through the 1997-98 and compiled an incredible record of 171-13 (.929), including an 8-1 (.889) mark against Army (Army did not compete in rifle from 1995-97). He coached 34 NCAA All-Americans, including 12 First-Team All-Americans during his tenure. Joe Johnson won the NCAA Championship in the smallbore in 1996 under Anti's direction. Anti led Navy to 10 NCAA Tournaments,...
Ravens, Panthers Free Agent Target: “I’m Still A Starter In This League”
Cornerback Stephon Gilmore might just be the best player left on the free agent market, and the two-time All-Pro won’t settle for a deal that doesn’t reflect his value on the football field. At the peak of his powers, the former first-round pick was the best cornerback in the game, helping the Patriots win the Super Bowl in 2018 before winning Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2019. While he has slowed down a bit since those days, he remains an effective starter. Playing on a strong Cowboys defense, Gilmore finished the season with a 71.2 PFF grade, the 35th-best mark out of 127 eligible players.
Uh oh: Some Orioles fans sound very willing to trade Jackson Holliday
With the No. 1 pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, the Baltimore Orioles selected shortstop Jackson Holliday, son of former big leaguer Matt Holliday. Jackson flew through the minor leagues and made his MLB debut in 2024. After only 10 games, he was sent back to Triple-A. In 36 plate...
Former Orioles' top prospect on the move ahead of trade deadline
When the Orioles selected prep pitcher Hunter Harvey with the 22nd overall pick in the 2013 draft, they saw the right-hander with a big-league pedigree as a key piece of the future. A late-night deal on the eve of draft day proved that Harvey still has first-round value, if not in the way the Orioles’ envisioned.
Jacoby Jones’ Final Instagram Post Before His Sudden Death Had NFL Fans In Shambles
The sporting world is still trying to deal with the tragic news that former Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones is dead. Jones, a former Texans wide receiver and third-round draft pick from Lane College who emerged as a record-setting Super Bowl standout as a kickoff returner for the Baltimore Ravens, tragically died in his sleep at his home mere days after celebrating his 40th birthday.
Community Action Council of Howard County receives $1.25M through Solar Energy Equity Program
Community Action Council of Howard County is one of four organizations that received a grant through the state’s Solar Energy Equity Program. The nonprofit agency received a $1.25 million grant from the Maryland Energy Administration. Gary Christopher, director of weatherization at CAC, said the organization applied for the grant because it lines up with its mission to “diminish poverty and ...
Gov. Moore attends inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps commencement
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday attended the inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps member commencement. Together with member participants, Governor Moore, Lieutenant
Maryland opens 2024 black bear hunt lottery
The Maryland 2024 black bear hunt lottery is accepting entries for the state’s annual six-day hunt. This year’s hunt is scheduled for Oct. 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Hunters can purchase applications for $15 from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources online, via a license agent, or by calling 866-344-8889 until Aug. […]
MSP: Small plane crashed into water on Eastern Shore
(From WBAL-TV 11) The Maryland State Police are investigating a small plane crash in the Tred Avon River on the Eastern Shore Tuesday morning, which resulted in the death of Robert Eugene Merlini, 56, of Annapolis. “Today is a really sad day for the aviation community, but also the scientific community,” said David Abrams, the director of communications for the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Big therapy dog with a big heart retires in Maryland | Get Uplifted
WESTMINSTER, Md. — A community is saying thank you to a giant fur baby with an even bigger heart. Gryphon is 150 pounds of sweet devotion. He's a therapy dog, and for the past seven years, he has spread comfort and joy throughout Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland. But...
More than 2 dozen lifeguard certifications revoked in Montgomery County due to improper training
BETHESDA, Md. - Have you ever given much thought to how well-trained the lifeguards are at the swimming pools you and your family visit? After new details about some Montgomery County trainers cutting corners in their courses, you might want to. All lifeguards are supposed to be trained and certified...
Baltimore Police facing severe staff shortages, risking officer burnout
Wednesday afternoon, two police officers were scheduled to patrol Baltimore's second-largest and second-deadliest district. A copy of the shift schedule in the city's Northeastern police district shows four other officers agreed to voluntarily work overtime and seven other officers were drafted and required to work overtime. "At some point, they're...
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