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    Ramón Laureano races home on a throwing error in the third inning as the Orioles came back from a 6-0 deficit Friday night at Camden Yards.
    Orioles claw back from a 6-run deficit to overpower Rays 22-8
    The Orioles trailed 6-0 after the top of the second inning, but they scored 22 of the next 24 runs.
    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Protesters in support of LGBTQ+ rights and against book bans demonstrate outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on April 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. U.S. Supreme Court Justices heard arguments for the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor where a coalition of parents from Montgomery County, Maryland, say that a school requiring their children to participate in classes that include LGBTQ themes violates their religious beliefs and thus their First Amendment right to freely exercise their religion.
    Commentary: Supreme Court’s ruling on LGBTQIA+ books is a slippery, hateful slope
    The Supreme Court’s decision to let Montgomery County parents exempt their children from public school lessons using LGBTQIA+ books is a subtle tool of hate.
    Coach John Harbaugh walks onto the practice field during the team’s organized team activities this month.
    Ahead of Ravens training camp, here’s who is a shoo-in — and who’s not — to make the roster
    After the signing of cornerback Jaire Alexander, the remaining open starting positions are left guard and kicker.
    A man in a suit and tie and a woman in a red suit stand next to a poster board that reads "RED LINE" with a train symbol in between the two words.
    The Red Line’s path forward is unclear. What will Gov. Wes Moore do?
    Two years after Gov. Wes Moore revived the Red Line, Baltimore’s proposed east-west light rail feels mired in uncertainty.
    Letter: Pass the Data Privacy Act and protect the rights of all Marylanders
    Nat Meysenburg of Baltimore says the Data Privacy Act, which failed to pass in the General Assembly, would protect the rights of all Marylanders.
    Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo warms up during the team’s spring training practice on February 20, 2024.
    Jon Meoli: Inside Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo’s offensive and defensive development at Norfolk
    With Adley Rutschman and Maverick Handley hitting the injured list within the last week and the Orioles opting for journeymen deputies rather than Basallo, the 20-year-old backstop’s development has come into focus of late.
    The MARC growth and transformation plan charts five- and 15-year visions for more frequent train service across all three lines, along with a handful of new destinations.
    Vision for MARC commuter train includes more frequent service, new destinations
    The MARC growth and transformation plan charts five- and 15-year visions for more frequent train service across all three lines, along with a handful of new destinations.
    Former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker maintains his innocence — but he’s not willing to fight to prove it.
    Kyle Goon: Even as he’s punished, Justin Tucker refuses to be accountable
    It’s difficult to take Justin Tucker’s claims of innocence seriously when he’s not even willing to fight to clear his name.
    Orioles designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn, right, and second baseman Jackson Holliday, second from right, advanced to the second phase of American League All-Star voting.
    Ryan O’Hearn, Jackson Holliday move one step closer to making All-Star team
    The designated hitter and second baseman advanced to Phase 2 of American League All-Star voting, MLB announced Thursday night. The winners of Phase 2 will start in the game July 15 in Atlanta.
    University of Maryland president Darryll J. Pines, from left, University of Maryland Baltimore president Dr. Bruce E. Jarrell share a laugh before the announcement of the Edward and Jennifer St. John Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine in the new 4MLK building located in the University of Maryland BioPark.
    University of Maryland presidents push collaboration to restore federal research funding
    University leaders at Maryland believe there could be a way to compromise with the Trump administration over research funding.
    How NFL’s collusion revelations could affect Lamar Jackson | Banner Ravens Podcast
    The Ravens QB could be looking for a fully guaranteed contract again.
    U.S. Sens. Angela Alsobrooks, left, and Chris Van Hollen at a town hall meeting in Woodlawn earlier this year.
    Letter: Our senators need to protect federal funding of science agencies
    Kara Hoffman, a professor of physics at the University of Maryland, College Park, says federal budget cuts to science agencies will erode Maryland’s economy and key industries.
    Derik Queen joined the New Orleans Pelicans after being drafted No. 13 overall Wednesday night in New York.
    Maryland’s Derik Queen goes 13th in NBA draft to New Orleans Pelicans
    The Pelicans acquired the pick in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks.
    Jacob deGrom allowed only one hit in seven-plus innings as the Rangers beat the Orioles 7-0 on Wednesday night.
    Orioles narrowly avoid getting no-hit, but Rangers still breeze to easy win
    This night, in many ways, showcased the position the Orioles have put themselves in.
    Jennifer Adams, 53, and her son, Skye Adams, 24, arrived nearly two hours before the first pitch to snag an Orioles Pride jersey during Pride Night at Orioles Park.
    Pride and (no) prejudice: Orioles celebrate annual Pride Night at Camden Yards
    A mother-son duo embodies how baseball’s efforts to reach out to queer folk can pay off.
    Luis Guevara and catcher Andrés Nolaya with the Wild Ponies, an alternate identity for the Delmarva Shorebirds, in 2025.
    The Shorebirds will forever miss Luis Guevara, yet he’ll never leave them
    For many of these low-level Orioles minor league players, Guevara, who died in a watercraft crash, had been a near-constant companion through their time in the organization.
    Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie have built consistently competitive teams. For too many other owners, that seems like an afterthought.
    Kyle Goon: NFL owners love saving money more than winning, and fans should be furious
    A memo obtained by an investigative podcast shows the lengths NFL owners will collaborate to keep salaries down instead of competing. Lamar Jackson got caught in the crosshairs.
    University of Maryland basketball player Derik Queen takes part in pregame festivities ahead of the Baltimore Orioles’ home opening game against the Boston Red Sox in March.
    How Derik Queen’s Baltimore upbringing shaped his path to the NBA
    Derik Queen has captivated college recruiters and NBA scouts with deft footwork and court vision that belie his 6-foot-9, 245-pound frame.
    Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager slides home safely as Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sánchez can’t hang onto the ball at home plate on Tuesday.
    Orioles blast their way to a late lead, then lose in 10th inning to Rangers
    The Orioles' loss comes down to three plays that weren’t made at the plate.
    Wide receiver Diontae Johnson works out before the Ravens' game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 7, 2024.
    Diontae Johnson explains why he refused to enter game for Ravens: ‘Just wasn’t for me’
    "I understand what you’re saying, but I’m not [going to] go in," Johnson said in an interview. "So I just sat on the bench, and that’s when they suspended me.”
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