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    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.
    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.
    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.
    Many college students turn to ChatGPT for therapy. Is that OK?
    Generative AI, which includes chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Microsoft Copilot, are large Internet-based systems trained by conversations with their users.
    It took Adley Rutschman years to master game calling. Now Samuel Basallo will start that same process.
    Rutschman didn’t arrive in the majors as an elite game caller. Basallo can’t be expected to become one without the experience of trial and error.
    Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo warms up during the team’s spring training practice on February 20, 2024.
    Digital do’s and don’ts on the job hunt: Tips for ex-federal workers
    We spoke with experts who offered tips on how to spruce up your online presence as you search for new jobs.
    On Samuel Basallo’s day, Orioles fall short of storybook ending against Astros
    Baltimore lost to the Houston Astros 10-7 in a game full of big swings and few precise pitches.
    Ramón Urías of the Astros forces out Gunnar Henderson to start a double play in the third inning Friday night at Camden Yards.
    Kilmar Abrego Garcia is ‘grateful to God’ after reuniting with his family in Maryland
    Private security contracted by his attorneys is bringing Kilmar Abrego Garcia from Tennessee to Maryland, though his future in the United States remains uncertain.
    Kilmar Abrego Garcia, center, leaves the Putnam County Jail, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Cookeville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
    Johns Hopkins University loses two top diversity officers
    Johns Hopkins University said goodbye to Katrina Caldwell, the vice provost for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, as well as Emil Cunningham, her deputy.
    Empty lounge chairs sit on the quad at Johns Hopkins University on July 3, 2025.
    Orioles, rookie catcher Samuel Basallo agree to 8-year contract extension
    This is the first long-term deal for a homegrown star during the Mike Elias era.
    The Orioles have signed rookie catcher Samuel Basallo for eight years.
    Deadline looms for deal between Johns Hopkins and UnitedHealthcare to keep patients in network
    Tens of thousands of patients at Johns Hopkins Medicine could be out of network starting Monday if the hospital system and UnitedHealthcare don’t reach an agreement.
    Johns Hopkins Hospital campus.
    Samuel Basallo has his extension. What does that mean for the rest of the Orioles core?
    And what does it tell us about Adley Rutschman’s future?
    Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo, left, and catcher Adley Rutschman throw to coaches during Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
    Kyle Goon: With Samuel Basallo’s extension, the Orioles finally show they’re in the big leagues
    The Orioles have more to do, but signing a homegrown star to a longterm deal is a good start.
    Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo watches his teammates play a Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.
    How 12 Ravens on the roster bubble can make the final cut
    On Tuesday, the Ravens will finalize their initial 53-man roster. Only a handful of spots are up for grabs.
    Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Corey Bullock (67) leaves the practice field following the team’s training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
    Jon Meoli: Samuel Basallo’s contract extension with the Orioles is different. He can be, too.
    Giving Samuel Basallo the first long-term deal of the Mike Elias era makes so much sense.
    Orioles' Samuel Basallo at the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., in February.
    Brandon Young unable to repeat, Beavers hits first homer in Orioles’ loss
    When Young faced the Astros last week, he had a chance at a perfect game. This time he allowed two runs in the first inning and it got worse.
    Mauricio Dubón of the Astros collides with Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson during the second inning Thursday night at Camden Yards.
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