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Kyle Goon: These racist attacks against Angel Reese have got to stop, by Robert Griffin III
Who better to litigate an ugly feud between two WNBA fan bases than me, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III? Like and subscribe if you agree.
Robert Griffin III is the only one who knows the truth about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Just ask him.
Jon Meoli: Where does the Orioles’ farm system stand ahead of a pivotal draft and trade deadline?
The complexion of the system has changed with the gaduation of homegrown stars to the big leagues and trades to supplement that group.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias has the unexpected task of deciding whether to trade players off the current roster for prospects or younger talent.
I’ve come to love Baltimore as my second city. Why can’t it catch a break?
I don’t live in Baltimore. I spend a few days there a week. But I’m growing to love this big city on the Chesapeake Bay. So, as I read the news about underground fires, police shootings and mass overdoses, I have to wonder. Why can’t Baltimore catch a break?
Baltimore Police and Baltimore City Fire Department personnel ⁩responded to a call for multiple people experiencing overdose symptoms at the intersection of Pennsylvania and North avenues in West Baltimore on Thursday.
Annapolis public housing lawsuit could destroy Mayor Gavin Buckley’s legacy
The outcome of mediation in a class action lawsuit will either free the next Annapolis mayor to move past an ugly history or hobble the city with a crippling payout and more years of litigation.
Yeah, that's columnist Rick Hutzell in the middle of a forum on June 10, 2025 featuring Democratic candidates for mayor of Annapolis, Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles and former alderman Jared Littmann.
Jon Meoli: Mike Elias says trading Bryan Baker is ‘a step’ toward selling. There are several ways to take that.
The timing of Sunday’s draft, a few weeks before the trade deadline, meant the Orioles had to execute the deal before the broader trade landscape and their role in it came into focus.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias discusses trading right-handed pitcher Bryan Baker to the Tampa Bay Rays.
A Titanic tale of gay love and history comes to Baltimore
Writer and entertainment journalist Nelson Aspen's interest in the Titanic goes beyond his new book, "Kindred Spirits." One word: reincarnation.
The book cover for Nelson Aspen's "Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale," which uses a real-life Titanic passenger to tell a modern gay romance.
Kyle Goon: The Orioles’ 2025 season is as good as done. It’s time to let go.
Don't overthink it. The 2025 Orioles season is cooked. It might feel bad to let go, but 2026 is now the only year that matters.
General manager Mike Elias takes questions from reporters after the Orioles were eliminated from the 2024 playoffs.
Jon Meoli: Orioles rookie Brandon Young answered a lot of questions with his breakout start against the Mets
Brandon Young delivers a pitch during the second inning against the New York Mets.
Boat ramps offer easy access to the Chesapeake Bay. Why cancel one right before the Fourth?
Boat ramps are the gateway to the Chesapeake Bay for hundreds of thousands of Marylanders. So when the public ramp shuts down people are going to notice.
The public boat ramp at Discovery Village Park in Shady Side closed July 1, after the Anne Arundel County Council decided low use numbers made the lease a bad deal in a tight year.
Kyle Goon: The son of a Terps football legend is committed to Maryland, seeking his own legacy
Rising senior Jianni Davis has his eyes on a pro football career a lot like his father’s, only on the other side of the ball.
Jianni Davis, left, and Vernon Davis sit in a restaurant with Vernon's arm draped over his son.
Jon Meoli: With power galore, Orioles prospect Dylan Beavers is showcasing ‘a complete offense’
Beavers has been driving the ball all over and out of the park in Triple-A, a result of a tweak that seems to have been years in the making.
Outfielder Dylan Beavers, right, has a .911 OPS with a .319 batting average and 10 home runs at Triple-A Norfolk.
Is owning a home better than renting? It’s complicated.
Past generations were led to believe that buying a home vs. renting was the ultimate sign of adulthood. Now, that line of thinking is shakier.
Letter: At Orioles games, let fans decide when to get loud
Brendan Latimer of Baltimore says Orioles games at Camden Yards are far too loud, and he suggests that fans, not amplified sound systems, should determine the appropriate volume.
Fans have long bemoaned the audio quality at Camden Yards and the ballpark received improvements to its sound system, but not everyone agrees games should be high volume.
The Declaration of Donald Trump may start the next American revolution
On Independence Day, this is the Declaration of Donald Trump: a vision of America remade in the image of his skinflint cruelty.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington.
Arms on the Farm: Breaking down Orioles pitching prospect Trey Gibson
Gibson, a strikeout artist, is carving up Double-A just two years after signing as an undrafted free agent.
Since the start of 2024, Trey Gibson leads all Orioles pitching prospects with at least 100 innings with 12.49 strikeouts per nine innings.
Coco Gauff serves Maryland sisters a tennis dream they can chase
Even though tennis player Coco Gauff lost Wimbledon in London this week, one Maryland family will continue to be inspired by her, from Reisterstown to Paris.
United States' Coco Gauff celebrate after winning the final match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus n Paris, Saturday, June 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Letter: Maryland judges sued by Trump are defending the Constitution, deserve support
Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Global Refuge, urges legislators, advocates and citizens to condemn the Trump administration's lawsuit against 15 federal judges.
Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, DC.
Maryland’s police shooting reports reveal pain, and a path forward
What if Maryland’s new level of scrutiny in police shootings could do more than provide a second look at right or wrong? What if they could prevent more police shootings?
Donnell Rochester died after being shot by Baltimore Police Officer Connor Murray on February 19, 2022. His body camera caught the moment before he fired the fatal shots. Another officer is on the sidewalk ahead of Murray.
Kyle Goon: With the force of his personality, D. Wayne Lukas made the Preakness feel important
Even into his late 80s, the legendary trainer made the middle leg of the Triple Crown into an event worth talking about. His powerful presence will be missed.
D. Wayne Lukas, right, watches The Chick Lang Stakes on Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course earlier this year.
Jon Meoli: How the Orioles rebuilt pitcher Trevor Rogers from the ground up
Rogers has regained a spot in the Orioles’ rotation and looked as close to the All-Star he was in 2021 as he has in years.
Trevor Rogers has posted a 1.62 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings with the Orioles.
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