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    Kevin Winston Jr. of Penn State, a Columbia native, is expected to be drafted on Day 2.
    As Day 2 of NFL draft approaches, watch out for these Baltimore-area prospects
    Here are nine prospects with local ties who could be drafted Friday or Saturday, including a few potential Ravens targets.
    Luigi Mangione appears at a hearing for the murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson at Manhattan Criminal Court on February 21, 2025 in New York City.
    Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
    Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as prosecutors formally declared their intent to seek the death penalty against him.
    Johns Hopkins University, where 37 international graduate students and recent graduates lost their visas.
    ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students in Maryland and around US, lawyer says
    The federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S., a government lawyer said Friday.
    FBI director Kash Patel.
    FBI director says a judge accused of helping someone evade immigration agents has been arrested
    Patel made the announcement in a post on X and said his office believes Judge Hannah Dugan “intentionally misdirected federal agents."
    MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Ryan Fitzgerald #88 of the Florida State Seminoles kicks a field goal in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs during the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
    What the Ravens should look for if they decide to draft Justin Tucker’s replacement
    At least one kicker has been drafted every year since 2012, except in 2015.
    Because of the position he plays, Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman feels it is important for him to display positivity to teammates.
    The Orioles believe they can get out of this rut — and find a leader to guide them there
    Austin Hays, James McCann, Rougned Odor and Anthony Santander are no longer here. In their place are, in large part, high-profile players navigating the change from prospects to regulars.
    Linen World owner Jason Gaister carries out boxes of unsold inventory to be donated to charity as the family-owned business shuts its doors after 37 years.
    Linen World survived big-box stores and online retailers — but not Trump
    Business at an Oxon Hill linen store tanked after Trump’s federal layoffs. His tariffs made its future untenable.
    Andy Harris and Chris Van Hollen
    Letter: Sen. Chris Van Hollen is a workhorse; Rep. Andy Harris is a show horse
    Michael H.C. McDowell and Susan M. Flanigan of Chestertown write that Sen. Chris Van Hollen is a “workhorse” for his service, but lament Rep. Andy Harris as a “show horse.”
    Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks celebrates after being chosen by the Baltimore Ravens with the 27th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis.
    The Ravens couldn’t pass on Malaki Starks and his ‘remarkable’ football IQ
    Starks is “wired like a Raven,” according to general manager Eric DeCosta.
    Reaction to first-round selection of Malaki Starks | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Baltimore shored up the secondary by grabbing a standout safety.
    Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins, center, makes a celebratory leap with shortstop Gunnar Henderson on Thursday night in Washington.
    Cedric Mullins provides big at-bat as Orioles salvage a game in Washington
    Mullins’ offense complements a strong start from Cade Povich in a 2-1 victory.
    With no glaring needs, Eric DeCosta has plenty of leeway to use his first-found pick as he sees fit.
    Ravens’ draft needs: What will Eric DeCosta do with No. 27 pick?
    What will Ravens GM Eric DeCosta do with the No. 27 pick? He has many options, so we ranked them.
    President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after signing executive orders in the Oval Office.
    Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation
    A U.S. District judge issued an injunction that prohibits the Trump administration from withholding federal funding.
    WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 12: Former Special Counsel Robert Hur returns from a short break to resume his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on March 12, 2024 in Washington, DC. Hur investigated U.S. President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents and published a final report with contentious conclusions about Biden’s memory.
    How a former Maryland U.S. attorney became key in Harvard’s legal battle
    Robert Hur is one of the two lawyers defending Harvard University against the Trump administration’s federal funding cuts.
    About 80 workers at Martz Gold Line, a company that operates some regional MTA commuter bus service, started striking Thursday morning over stalled contract negotiations.
    Workers for six MTA commuter bus routes begin strike over halted contract negotiations
    Workers for bus company Martz Gold Line have been seeking higher wages that the union says would put them on par with other area transit companies.
    Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks sets up for a play against Florida last November.
    We went through 83 mock drafts. Here are the favorites to end up with the Ravens.
    Here’s a roundup of dozens of recent first-round projections for the Ravens, arranged from most common pick to least common.
    Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta, right, and coach John Harbaugh take questions at the team’s predraft news conference.
    Ravens reset: Trading Mark Andrews? Prioritizing an edge defender? Answering 5 big NFL draft questions.
    The Ravens’ long wait for the NFL draft is finally over. What happens next?
    Tomoyuki Sugano fields a line drive in the second inning of the Orioles’ 4-3 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday night.
    Tomoyuki Sugano posts another strong outing, but Orioles’ other problems persist
    Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia of Maryland, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, speaks during a news conference at CASA's Multicultural Center in Hyattsville, Md., April 4, 2025
    Judge temporarily halts order seeking details on efforts to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to US
    A federal judge has temporarily halted her order directing the government to explain what it’s done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
    Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is expected to resume throwing in a couple of weeks, but he is likely to miss most of the first half of the season, if not more.
    Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez has mild lat strain, his third since 2022
    “You’re hoping when he starts throwing in a couple weeks, and his progression, that he stays healthy,” manager Brandon Hyde said.
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