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    Kyle Goon: Former Raven Alex Collins ran with fire, but warmth was his most memorable trait.
    Former Raven running back Alex Collins had a soft, warm side that his teammates remembered well, even moreso than his no-holds-barred running style.
    Alex Collins #34 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes against the Denver Broncos during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Is ‘The Blind Side’ a cruel fairy tale built on a lie?
    Former Raven Michael Oher alleges that “The Blind Side” was a fractured fairy tale.
    FILE - Carolina Panthers’ Michael Oher speaks to the media during the first day of their NFL football offseason conditioning program in Charlotte, N.C., April 20, 2015. Oher, the former NFL tackle known for the movie “The Blind Side,” filed a petition Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in a Tennessee probate court accusing Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy of lying to him by having him sign papers making them his conservators rather than his adoptive parents nearly two decades ago.
    My kids’ elementary school is a dusty pile of rubble. That’s progress, I guess.
    I’ve watched with a sense of loss this summer as Hillsmere Elementary School dissolved into a dusty pile of brick-and-concrete rubble, bent-steel framing and broken rebar.
    All that's left of old Hillsmere Elementary School in Annapolis is the sign, as work continues on shifting students and staff to a new building later this month.
    Being polite is ‘gendered.’ It’s time for women to get rude.
    The crushing weight on women to have an expectation of politeness can make a life or death difference.
    “The idea of impoliteness is survival,” said Michaela Frischherz, associate chair and associate professor in Towson University’s Department of Communications Studies.
    A few words, buried deep in the Pentagon budget, could change Annapolis forever
    Language in the Pentagon spending bill working its way through Congress would require the Joint Spectrum Center to finally move from the old David Taylor Research Center, clearing the way for the largest waterfront development in Annapolis history
    The Joint Spectrum Center, a Department of Defense Agency that researches military uses of the electromagnetic spectrum, would have to move from it's site on the Severn River if an amendment to the proposed defense budget passes.
    Kyle Goon: Orioles fans have already paid up, but John Angelos wants more
    Now we know why the lease deal at Camden Yards is being held up. CEO and Managing Partner John Angelos is scrounging for more money and land in any potential agreement. But this shameless shakedown ignores the money and support Orioles fans and Maryland taxpayers have given the franchise for years.
    Orioles CEO John Angelos announces a $5 million commitment to CollegeBound Foundation at the B&O Warehouse on Jan. 16, 2023.
    I saw Jesus in Panama and He is a Black man
    Exploring the depth and complexity of Afro Panamanian history and culture was a definite emotional highlight of my recent trip.
    The Statue of Cristo Negro, or the Black Christ, at Iglesia de San Felipe in Portobelo, Panama.
    Jon Meoli: How Ryan Mountcastle became the Orioles’ hottest hitter since his return from vertigo
    Ryan Mountcastle had to step away from the game for an unexpected reason. He used the downtime to reset, and then worked his way back as a better hitter by focusing on the Orioles’ swing-decision philosophy.
    Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (6) high fives teammates after hitting a home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Aug. 8, 2023.
    Grandpa, what did you do during the Trump wars?
    It feels as if we’ve all been living in Donald Trump’s head since the day he came down that golden escalator at Trump Tower to announce a run for the White House in 2015. If he sees it as a war, maybe it is one.
    Gramps, tell me what did you do in the Trump wars?
    Kyle Goon: In the midst of a thrilling resurgence, Orioles take familiar misstep with Kevin Brown fiasco
    With controversy over taking Kevin Brown off the air, the Orioles spoil a moment when they should be the bright, feel-good story of baseball.
    Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox fans in seats near the outfield watch a baseball game at Camden Yards on Monday, April 24.
    Kyle Goon: No longer empty, Camden Yards’ left upper deck buzzes with the Orioles’ resurgence
    After years of the left field upper reserve being roped off thanks to dwindling attendance, there are finally fans sitting there again as the team surges. In Saturday's sellout, there was no better sign of the Orioles' increasing buzz in the city than the stories of the fans in the cheap seats.
    Orioles fans are returning to Camden Yards as the team has returned to relevance in Major League Baseball.
    Kyle Goon: The 2023 Orioles share a little magic with the 1983 World Series team
    When the '83 Orioles won the World Series, most of them didn't think it would be 40 years without another appearance. But several veterans from that team see common threads that could push Baltimore back to the top of baseball.
    Baltimore Orioles left fielder Austin Hays (21) celebrates with catcher Adley Rutschman (35) after homering in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards on Friday, June 9, 2023.
    BWI’s new bathrooms are up for a national award. I went for a test flush.
    The updated bathrooms at BWI are up for a finalist in the Cintas Corp.’s America’s Best Restroom competition, but I wanted to judge for myself.
    The new bathrooms at BWI Thurgood Marshall and bright and pretty.
    A Black ballerina from Maryland finds unexpected purpose in uncharted territory: Romania
    From Baltimore to Bucharest, Columbia-born Taylor Fikes is en pointe about dance, commitment and being the only Black ballerina onstage, no matter what country she's in.
    Taylor Fikes, a ballerina from Columbia, now dances professionally in Romania.
    Kyle Goon: A teen of many talents, Upton’s Damari Philson has sights set on boxing career
    The Lanham teen has a daily commute to Upton Boxing Center in Baltimore to train with the pros. While he pursues many passions, including an art business, everything is on hold for his Saturday pro boxing debut at Coppin State.
    Damari Philson spars with Calvin Ford at Upton Boxing Center on Aug. 2, 2023.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles added much-needed pitching depth and did it their way
    Baltimore was always unlikely to give up a top prospect, and Mike Elias showed once again that the plan is to build with young talent — not use prospects to acquire help.
    Jack Flaherty should provide help for the Orioles down the stretch, and the trade for him did not alter the team's long-term outlook.
    Why would anyone sail the oceans by themselves? It’s complicated.
    As the Chesapeake sailing community follows the search for missing Baltimore sailor Don Lawson in the Pacific Ocean, there are probably more than a few people looking at what he was trying to do — set a world record for solo circumnavigation — and wonder, why would anyone do that?
    Solo sailor Peter Gibbons-Neff aboard Terminal Leave during a sail between France and the Azores as he prepares for the Mini Transat, a 4,000 nautical mile solo ocean race across the Atlantic Ocean.
    Jon Meoli: It’s easy to say the Orioles could have matched their rivals’ pitching trades so far. Is it right?
    What happens before the trade deadline will provide a prism through which the rest of this Orioles season is viewed.
    Orioles farmhand Joey Ortiz is the No. 77 prospect in Baseball America's rankings.
    Kyle Goon: Ravens’ Melvin Gordon’s advice? Don’t be a running back.
    Melvin Gordon's 2019 holdout was a forerunner for the discontent of the running back position today, and if anything it's gotten harder for premier rushers to get paid. If he could go back, the now-Ravens RB says it would be best not to be a running back at all.
    New Ravens running back Melvin Gordon held out as a member of the Chargers in 2019, but he hasn't seen much change for players at his position since.
    At 65, Donny Osmond has generations of fans. He aims to please them all.
    Donny Osmond reflected on his long career, staying fresh and, of course, "Mulan," as he prepared to bring a little bit of rock and roll and a lot of nostalgia to his show at National Harbor.
    Donny Osmond, seen here in April 2022 in Las Vegas, will bring his Sin City show to National Harbor on Wednesday.
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