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    Did the reindeers really love “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” as they shouted out with glee?
    Why ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ is actually a holiday hellscape
    Was Rudolph right to guide Santa's sleigh in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”? Or should he have told the Jolly Old Elf to stick it? An investigation.
    Ravens running back Derrick Henry pushes aside Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen on his way to a first down in the first quarter Saturday during Baltimore’s 34-17 win.
    Kyle Goon: In blustery playoff winter football, Derrick Henry might finally push Ravens over the hump
    After a 162-yard performance on a frigid day against the Steelers, it’s clear the running back has a ton of playoff value for Baltimore.
    The Steelers have dominated the series with the Ravens of late.
    Kyle Goon: The Ravens must beat the Steelers on Saturday. No excuses.
    It’s time to end the slump.
    Fog makes things vanish, including the Baltimore Harbor as seen from a pier in Canton. There are signs that the Chesapeake Bay in winter is increasingly foggy.
    Why does it seem foggier along the Chesapeake Bay?
    No one I know of studies Chesapeake Bay fog. It’s just the weather. But after spotting an increasing number of fog warnings on the Bay Bridge, maybe someone should.
    Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin embraces Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
    Kyle Goon: The Ravens missed on Diontae Johnson, but he wasted the opportunity
    The Ravens’ midseason deal looks rough now, but the 28-year-old receiver comes out looking the worst in an unfortunate saga.

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    TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 21:  Tomoyuki Sugano #11 of Japan pitches in the top half of fifth inning during the WBSC Premier 12 third place play off match between Japan and Mexico at the Tokyo Dome on November 21, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)
    Jon Meoli: How well will Tomoyuki Sugano transition to the majors? Here are some comps.
    Looking at other pitchers who have gone from Nippon Professional Baseball to Major League Baseball, and how they fared.
    Baltimore City's School Choice Fair provided plenty of brochures, tchotchkes and anxiety.
    When did choosing a middle school for my son become the most pivotal life decision?
    Baltimore City Schools’ choice program is good for ensuring kids get a chance to go to schools outside their area. But it’s one more choice for parents to make.
    Stock shot of a floating white drone.
    We are the drones. We’ve got a message for you.
    Hello, there! We are the drones. We thought this might be a good time to clear up some misconceptions about our recent appearances in the night skies above New Jersey and Maryland.
    Navy football safety Rayuan Lane III (18) speaks with teammates on the sideline during the 125th Annual Army-Navy Game held at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
    Navy safety, Gilman alum Rayuan Lane III has no regrets
    He could have chased name, image and likeness money and an NFL career but chose to stay.
    Lusting after murderers and alleged criminals is not new. Here’s why.
    Luigi Mangione has been romanticized. Experts say there’s a reason for that.

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    The Ravens don’t expect Lamar Jackson to put on his Superman cape for the last four games of the season, but they need him playing his best.
    Kyle Goon: It doesn’t matter if Lamar Jackson wins a third MVP. But the Ravens need him at that level.
    Jackson’s ability to isolate from outside noise might be an advantage in the coming four-game stretch. Even if he doesn’t win the MVP vote, the Ravens need him to play like the best guy in the NFL.
    A closeup of 3D printed turquoise and white "ghost" guns.
    Download the code and print: Luigi Mangione and the rise of 3D gun violence
    If police are right, Luigi Mangione will be remembered as a herald of 3D-printed gun violence, of a weapon spreading so fast it is outpacing ways we think of protecting ourselves.
    The Orioles made their biggest move last offseason in February when they traded for Corbin Burnes.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles are again playing a dangerous game as they pursue rotation upgrades
    Just because the most prominent national baseball voices think they should do more doesn’t mean they have to.
    The original art for Prince’s “Graffiti Bridge” album cover from 1990.
    Prince’s visual style is iconic. Meet the Maryland man who helped design it.
    Steve Parke, a longtime Maryland resident who was Prince’s art director for 13 years, will “kiss” and tell at the Baltimore County Public Library about his new book and time with the late icon.
    ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 16: Anthony Santander #25 of the Baltimore Orioles poses during the 2024 All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Frutitas Agua Fresca at Globe Life Field North Plaza on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
    Kyle Goon: It makes sense if the Orioles move on from Anthony Santander. But it still hurts.
    We will miss the switch-handed slugger more because he represented resilience through the rebuild. But the Orioles’ track record with beloved players from that time suggests fans should trust the decision.

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    Ben Cardin talks with state Sen. Mike McKay, left, and David Jones, incoming president of Allegany College, during a farewell tour stop on Nov. 26, 2024 in Cumberland. Cardin was visiting supporters and elected officials across Maryland in anticipation of retiring from the Senate in January 2025.
    On farewell tour of Maryland, outgoing Sen. Ben Cardin reflects on six decades of public service
    U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin will leave office in January. It’s a moment of significant transition for Maryland, one with far-reaching consequences. You could see that as he traveled the state in the early days of his farewell tour.
    Derik Queen is the primary reason the Terps looks like a contender — but there's also evidence that Kevin Willard can thrive in the new NIL era if Maryland can keep pace financially.
    Kyle Goon: Derik Queen isn’t the only promising part of Terps basketball. Maryland looks legit.
    If you think the Baltimore native five-star recruit is the only thing to be excited about, think again.
    In “Wicked,” Cynthia Erivo, left, plays outcast Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande as the popular Galinda.
    ‘Wicked’ reminds us that allyship is getting on the dang broom
    At the end of the first half of “Wicked,” Elphaba asks her friend Galinda to join her on the broom and fly away to launch a movement. But Galinda can’t. That sounds a lot like real life.
    Midshipman Zoe Moore celebrates her acceptance for Navy pilot training during the annual service selection ceremony on Nov. 21, 2024 at the Naval Academy.
    Once again, women warriors at the Naval Academy signal a changing America
    In May, a female midshipman will join 31 other graduates heading for rigorous training to become a Navy SEAL. She will be the first woman to make the trip from Annapolis to the training waters of San Diego just as debate over women in combat has been renewed.
    Baltimore Orioles General Manager Mike Elias takes questions from reporters during a news conference following the team’s elimination from the playoffs the previous night at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.
    Jon Meoli: When the run on free agent pitching starts, will the Orioles jump in?
    No one truly thought the Orioles would end up with a top-end starter in the winters they signed Jordan Lyles or Kyle Gibson. This winter, that’s the expectation.
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