5 things we learned from the Ravens’ 30-3 preseason win over the Washington Commanders
The next time the Ravens play a game, it will count.
Keyon Martin returns an interception for a touchdown against the Commanders, the latest in a series of big plays during his preseason push.
Matthew Williams, who overdosed in a vacant building, was known for his hard work and humor
Matthew Williams was a meticulous, hard worker and customer favorite at Big O’s Hand Car Wash.
Matthew Williams.
Sen. Van Hollen meets with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wife ahead of ICE check-in
Sen. Chris Van Hollen met virtually with Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the day before the Maryland father is set to check in with ICE.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, center, leaves the Putnam County Jail, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Cookeville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Luis Vázquez gets his moment to shine, hitting first home run in Orioles’ win
Had everything gone the way the Orioles had hoped this season, this moment would not have been possible.
Orioles second baseman Luis Vázquez and outfielder Colton Cowser celebrate after Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Astros at Camden Yards.
Children arrested after fire burns down school playground in Brooklyn
A 12-year-old and a 13-year-old were arrested for “deliberately setting fire” to the Maree G. Farring Elementary/Middle School playground, according to City Schools.
The playground at Maree Garnett Farring Elementary and Middle School on fire Aug. 23. It was rebuilt in recent years due to arson.
Trump threatens to revoke Key Bridge funds, send troops to Baltimore
President Donald Trump posted a missive Sunday morning to his Truth Social platform insulting Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, escalating a simmering feud between the two leaders.
President Donald Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s war of words escalated Sunday.
Will Félix Bautista be the same pitcher after shoulder surgery? The odds are low but not zero.
One of the best closers in the game two years ago, Bautista is staring at a recovery time of 12 months or more, and that’s only if everything goes as planned.
Orioles closer Félix Bautista returned this season after elbow surgery, but his shoulder surgery is more problematic.
Letter: Antisemitism definitions matter in Baltimore schools
The call for adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Agency’s definition of antisemitism in Baltimore City schools could have chilling effects on free speech.
The Baltimore City Public Schools Administrative Headquarters on North Avenue in Baltimore. The Anti-Defamation League is urging city schools to adopt a definition of antisemitism created by the International Holocaust Remembrance Agency, which teacher Anna Catherine Goldberg thinks will restrict free speech and not protect students from discrimination and harassment.
Maryland students struggle with math, leaving a generation in trouble
From wealthy suburbs to rural hillsides, Maryland public school students on average aren’t great at math.
Who wants to be a nun? Meet the women filling the ranks despite the odds.
There were roughly 35,000 nuns in 2024 in the United States, compared to nearly 80,000 in 2000 and 102,000 in 1990.
Sister Delphine Okoro enters a lunch after her Rite of Perpetual Profession at Our Lady of Mount Providence Convent, in Arbutus, MD, Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Big offensive night can’t rescue Orioles from poor pitching in loss to Astros
Saturday served as a reminder that, before it gets better, there may be more frustrating nights at the ballpark to come.
Jose Altuve of the Astros scores as the throw gets away from Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo.
Undrafted rookies make roster case as Ravens rout Commanders | Banner Ravens Podcast
Jonas Shaffer and beat reporter Giana Han break down the game and discuss how the roster battles will play out.
ICE threatening to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda on Monday
The Trump administration is continuing its “vindictive and selective prosecution” of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, his defense attorney wrote Saturday in a court filing.
Kilmar Ábrego García, tercero de derecha a izquierda, sale de la cárcel del condado Putnam, el viernes 22 de agosto de 2025, en Cookeville, Tennessee. (AP Foto/Brett Carlsen)
‘It takes two to do deals’: Rubenstein says Orioles hoping for more contract extensions
These are some of the key statements from Basallo’s time with media Saturday.
Orioles announced the eight-year contract extension of catcher Samuel Basallo. Samuel Basallo, international scouting director Koby Perez, general manager Mike Elias and owner David Rubenstein on August 23, 2025 at Camden Yards.
Kyle Goon: Orioles owner David Rubenstein says he wants to sign more extensions. Is anyone ready to be next?
Orioles controlling owner David Rubenstein said he's “committed to doing more of these” long-term extensions “as soon as we can.” It shifts the onus from ownership to the players if anyone wants to lock up a long-term future in Baltimore.
Orioles owner David Rubenstein used Saturday’s press conference to announce Samuel Basallo’s contract extension to send a message to other players.
Maryland products fighting to stay at home on Ravens roster
With the preseason concluded and three days before the 53-man roster needs to be finalized, here’s where each Marylander stands.
Malik Hamm of the Ravens rushes Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman as he throws a pass Saturday in Landover.
Ravens roster projection: Will Rasheen Ali and Beau Brade make the final cut?
Who will seize the team’s last few open jobs? Here’s a look at how the Ravens could set their initial roster.
Rasheen Ali runs for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Ravens’ 30-3 preseason win over the Washington Commanders on Saturday in Landover.
Erin causes flooding in Annapolis, brings 5-foot waves to Ocean City as storm weakens
In Annapolis, some flooding was already causing road closures Saturday morning, according to the city’s Office of Emergency Management.
Surfers try to get in the water, past big waves bolstered by Hurricane Erin, at Rockaway Beach in the Queens borough of New York, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
National Guard troops on D.C. streets for Trump’s crackdown will start carrying guns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops to start carrying firearms while patrolling the streets of Washington for President Donald Trump’s law enforcement crackdown, the Pentagon said Friday.
National Guardsmen patrol at the base of the Washington Monument, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
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