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    Kyle Goon: In win over Army, Navy’s Blake Horvath overcomes the toughest adversary — himself
    The Midshipmen had to ride out two turnovers from their star quarterback, but in the end, Blake Horvath delivered the go-ahead touchdown pass when they needed him to.
    Navy quarterback Blake Horvath (11) rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter during the 2025 Army-Navy Game.
    Jon Meoli: Pete Alonso gives the Orioles ‘arguably the best batting lineup’ in baseball, Mike Elias said. He might be right.
    Alonso and Taylor Ward are, to this point in the offseason, the most significant additions any club has made to its lineup.
    FanGraphs projects Pete Alonso to be worth 3.0 wins above replacement with 37 home runs and an .830 OPS in 2026.
    Kyle Goon: Blake Horvath’s hidden competitive streak has made him a Navy great
    Blake Horvath has led Navy to two great seasons as an elite dual-threat quarterback. Behind a wholesome image is a relentless competitor who could help his senior class tie a record for the most wins in school history.
    Navy quarterback Blake Horvath jumps over the middle to score a touchdown in the first quarter of the 125th Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.
    Hutzell: Can you boo President Trump at the Army-Navy game?
    COLUMN | President Donald Trump will attend the Army-Navy game on Saturday in Baltimore. There will be protests outside, but probably none within M&T Bank Stadium. Maybe there should be.
    President Donald Trump stands on the Navy side of the field to start the second half of the Army-Navy game at Lincoln Financial Field on Dec. 14, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles made their splash. It feels like they’re just getting started.
    There are some once-outlandish outcomes for the remainder of the Orioles’ offseason that are a lot more realistic.
    Now that the Orioles have signed Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 contract, other big-name acquisitions don’t seem as far-fetched.
    In a holiday twist, some service workers say customers are actually nicer this year
    The world needs less jeer and more cheer. These local service industry folks are feeling the love.
    Couple buying houseplant at counter in plant shop
    Kyle Goon: Service members, enjoy Baltimore for Army-Navy. Remember us fondly as the president threatens us.
    Is Baltimore really as bad as Donald Trump says it is? Of course not. This weekend, as troops flood in for football, they have a chance to see for themselves.
    President-elect Donald Trump at the 125th Army-Navy Game on December 14, 2024
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ deal for Pete Alonso shook the winter meetings. That’s the whole point.
    Free agency is a zero-sum game. One team wins and all the rest lose, and the Orioles now have a win on their ledgers.
    Pete Alonso hits a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning on May 2.
    Kyle Goon: Saint Frances football will go anywhere to prove itself. That’s why the Panthers have a national title shot.
    Saint Frances’ go anywhere, play anytime model has made it one of the most feared national opponents in the last decade. Now that approach could suit them for a chance at a No. 1 overall ranking and $250,000.
    Saint Frances Academy football players get hyped up before practice on a bitterly cold afternoon at Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles stars keep telling Craig Albernaz the same thing. What does it mean?
    “They talked through what they need to do to get better and win games,” Albernaz said. “A lot of it has been just attacking the little things each day. That gets lost, especially with young players, but all baseball players."
    Orioles manager Craig Albernaz speaks during a news conference at the MLB winter meetings on Monday.
    Maryland is a rich state. So why are its people going hungry?
    In all the rhetoric spilled over suspension of food benefits, I never heard a discussion about the root causes. Why, in a wealthy nation, in wealthy Maryland, do people not have enough to eat?
    Volunteers put canned goods and fresh produce into the backseat of a car at a food relief distribution on Dec. 4, 2025 in Annapolis.
    Jon Meoli: How new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz used data and heart to help ‘level up’ a former O’s catcher
    "In my career, at that time, he made me a better player and person, and just evolved the player that I am,” former Orioles catcher Austin Wynns said.
    Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, right, holds his 2-year-old daughter, Gigi, as he takes questions at his introductory news conference.
    As holiday money is tight and morale is low, help kids learn what gifts really matter
    Here's how to explain to kids that the holidays might be lighter on material gifts in this economy, but there are still ways to make the season meaningful.
    One Man With Sweater And Santa Hat Having Difficulty Pushing His Shopping Trolley Filled With Christmas Items.
    Kyle Goon: Lamar Jackson played closer to his standard. That’s the Ravens’ last ray of hope.
    After running and throwing for TDs for the first time in weeks, the star quarterback might still be able to raise the ceiling for this team.
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs to the endzone for a touchdown as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Baltimore.
    Diesha Contee — the Annapolis alderwoman who almost wasn’t
    As Diesha Contee prepares for her first Annapolis City Council meeting Monday, it’s a good moment to ask, what if? A campaign without a paid staff, with just $2,700 to spend on the primary, might never have known that primary results were counted in reverse.
    Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann, left, administers the oath of office to Alderwoman Diesha Contee during inauguration ceremonies Monday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. State Sen. Shaneka Henson, a former alderwoman from Contee’s ward, holds the Bible.
    Kyle Goon: Mark Andrews defines the Ravens’ standard. That’s why he’s worth his new contract.
    Even though his on-field production has declined, Mark Andrews is one of the foremost weapons for the Ravens eight seasons into his career. Combine that with his off-field impact, and an extension for the 30-year-old is a no-brainer.
    Ravens tight end Mark Andrews’ contract extension runs through the 2028 season.
    What ‘Wicked: For Good’ can teach us about allyship in the real world
    In this fraught political moment, what can the witches, lions and wizards of Oz teach us about allyship and living in community with those in need?
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande attend as Universal Pictures proudly presents the WICKED FOR GOOD US Premiere on November 17, 2025 in New York City.
    Kyle Goon: Zion Elee’s splashy signing raises expectations for Terps football — and Mike Locksley
    St. Frances Academy star Zion Elee is the highest-ranked recruit ever to sign with the Terps football program. But embattled coach Mike Locksley is stacking up expectations with his incoming class and has to turn around his 4-8 program quickly.
    COLLEGE PARK, MD, SPET. 2 2023--University of Maryland Head Coach Mike Locksley during a 38-6 Victory over Towson University..
    Jon Meoli: Analyzing the Orioles’ top prospect list from Baseball America
    Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers and Trey Gibson top Baseball America’s list of the Orioles’ best prospects.
    Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida Wednesday February 19, 2025.
    As governors gather in Baltimore, the Chesapeake Bay shows gains worth cheering
    Even if you’ve followed this stuff for years, even if you know the difference between a Taylor float and a Secchi disk, it can be hard to have hope about the future of the Chesapeake Bay. I’m here to help.
    Annapolis Roads just south of the Chesapeake Bay is where ships headed into the Port of Baltimore  wait for an open pier.
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