Gunnar Henderson’s auspicious debut ramps up Orioles fans’ hopes and dreams
The rookie’s performance might warrant a place among some of the great sports and entertainment debuts.
Baltimore-area players to watch as the Terps look to up their game in 2022
Maryland won its first bowl game since 2010 last year. Are the Terps ready to compete with heavyweight teams in the Big Ten?
‘There’s so much to learn’: Nia Clouden adjusts to WNBA life as Connecticut Sun shoot for the Finals
St. Frances alum Nia Clouden, after a dazzling run at Michigan State, is adjusting to life in the WNBA as her team chases a championship
Rookie Isaiah Likely adds a different dimension to Ravens offense
Isaiah Likely, the rookie tight end from Coastal Carolina, could emerge as a serious weapon in Lamar Jackson’s and the Baltimore Ravens offensive arsenal this season.
The improbable ascension of rookie closer Felix Bautista amplifies the rebirth of Orioles magic
Like Omar from The Wire, Bautista and the Birds are coming.
Baltimore players to watch on teams picked to make a run in college football’s playoffs
A few players who honed their skills here in Baltimore have an excellent chance of winning college football’s ultimate prize.
Basketball or football? At 16, Malik Washington is chasing a dream in two sports and recruiters are watching
The elite dual-sport athletic prodigy in football and basketball, just entering his sophomore year at Archbishop Spalding, is poised for great things ahead. And he’s just getting started.
30 years at Camden Yards is about much more than just baseball
Some of my happiest memories reside at Camden Yards, the old-timey, red-brick ballpark at the edge of downtown that which is marking its 30th anniversary this weekend. At least once a year, it’s where my daughters and I have a standing date. They’re not huge sports fans, but there’s a connection to the Orioles and the stadium that always gets them excited.
How Lamar Jackson has dazzled Ravens fans over the years
Some folks need to be reminded, and not blinded by last year’s disappointing finish for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. We’re witnessing one of the most remarkable talents the NFL has ever seen.
Baltimore Orioles’ winning streak ends, but they’re still the talk of the town
Known for their losing ways over the last few years, this young Baltimore Orioles team has reawakened its slumbering fan base
Can coach Sam Brand’s basketball odyssey build Carmelo Anthony’s dream in Baltimore?
Sam Brand was the architect of Poly’s improbable rise to national prominence as their boys basketball coach. Now he's on to his next challenge as the director of Carmelo Anthony’s Team Melo AAU program.
Team USA wins historic gold medal at the 2022 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship
No team in the history of the World Lacrosse Women's Championship has ever won the Gold Medal on its home soil. Until now.
Taylor Cummings is pumped about Team USA’s chances in World Lacrosse women’s championship
In advance of Thursday’s semifinals at the 2022 World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship, The Baltimore Banner spoke with Taylor Cummings, Team USA’s decorated midfielder, considered by many to be among the greatest women’s lacrosse players in the history of the game.
The World Lacrosse Women’s Championship comes home to Baltimore
Baltimore is, in fact, the birthplace of the American women’s game.
Examining Baltimore’s roots as a basketball juggernaut
How did Baltimore, a city of some 560,000 residents, become such fertile ground for basketball excellence? To get a deeper perspective, The Baltimore Banner spoke with hoops historian and Executive Director of The Black Fives Foundation, Claude Johnson.
Baltimore loses bid for 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced the host cities for the 2026 World Cup this evening — and Baltimore wasn't chosen.