As a runner — sometimes even a reluctant one — it always surprises me how many people, and how many newcomers especially, are out there in our local public park.

The Ravens got ended up with the guy who is a better fit, anyway.

In the NFL, there are no higher stakes than playing time. To get players’ attention, the coaches had to be willing to pull those strings.

Joe Flacco accomplished a lot in 11 seasons with the Ravens, including a Super Bowl win. But his transition into the Lamar Jackson era deserves special appreciation from Baltimore fans.

The Gilman alum rose from a no-star recruit to an all-conference safety for the Midshipmen. A new DoD policy made it possible for him to defer his service in the Marines to play in his first NFL game last weekend.

With a penchant for blowing double-digit leads like no one else in the NFL, the Ravens have to get to the root of the problem. Denial doesn't help.

Jim Palmer knows what it’s like to crash out in a loser-goes-home-game from getting shelled in 1982. He believes Ravens tight end Mark Andrews will bounce back.

The Orioles have struggled in close games at home, becoming the last club to win a walk-off game. But lately they've shown signs that they're gathering resolve.

The enthralling finish was a needed splash of joy after starter Dean Kremer exited early in a pitching showdown with reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani.

Cal Ripken Jr. loomed like a giant to a generation of Maryland kids, including myself. The reality is that, throughout his 2,632 straight games, Ripken felt the very real pains and frustrations that all people feel. But he kept going, and that's what makes his Streak even more remarkable after 30 years.

The NFL can feel like a bit of a flat circle, especially for a Ravens team that consistently plays like one of the league’s best teams in the regular season only to come up short in January.

You’ve got to see the video of Jay Higgins finding out he’s on the team.

The Notre Dame product’s versatility and intellect have made him the NFL’s best safety in just three seasons. His long-term future with the Ravens is as important as Lamar Jackson’s on offense.

The BMW Championship was a smooth-running event with 120,000 people coming to Baltimore County. Let’s get more big-time sports stops in the area.

Orioles controlling owner David Rubenstein said he's “committed to doing more of these” long-term extensions “as soon as we can.” It shifts the onus from ownership to the players if anyone wants to lock up a long-term future in Baltimore.

The Orioles have more to do, but signing a homegrown star to a longterm deal is a good start.

It wasn't that Scottie Scheffler won the BMW Championship that was surprising. It was how.

Akshay Bhatia's hole-in-one on No. 17 at Caves Valley could be the difference in his quest to qualify for the Tour Championship. But it also fuels a scholarship program that will help a young caddie who needs financial assistance.

Longtime Birdland Members are more baffled than ever as Orioles roll out new approach — and it's going to cause lasting damage.

Amid a dismal season after a trade deadline sell-off, the Orioles have announced season ticket program changes that will push more fans to commit to more games or lose their privileges. It has curdled some of the team’s most loyal buyers, who wonder what good all their dollars are doing.