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    Trombone emoji designed by Maryland students will soon land on iPhones everywhere
    The trombone emoji was submitted for approval by a group of students from the Science and Mathematics Academy at Aberdeen High School in 2019.
    The new trombone emoji, designed by a group of Maryland students, has been adopted by the Unicode Consortium.
    Orioles begin construction on flag court bar that will open midseason
    In addition to the new bar, fans will be able to get into Camden Yards earlier this season to watch the home team take batting practice.
    A rendering of the Flag Court bar in right field at Camden Yards.
    Orioles, Under Armour announce multiyear partnership that highlights Gunnar Henderson
    The deal, which includes sponsorships around Camden Yards, brings Henderson’s likeness to the Eutaw Street side of the new scoreboard.
    Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson walks back to the dugout after the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Atlanta Braves on Feb. 23.
    The Orioles’ final roster battles of spring training: Infield, outfield, bullpen
    With less than a week to go before the Orioles pack up and board a flight to Baltimore, here’s who could complete the team's roster.
    Baltimore Orioles' Bryan Ramos follows through after hitting a run-scoring single against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Justin Lawrence during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Bradenton.
    7 free agents the Ravens could sign to fill their biggest roster holes
    Baltimore could sign these veterans to solve their roster deficiencies at center, guard, defensive line, wide receiver, tight end and punter.
    Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks during the press conference introducing outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson on March 13.
    Maxx Crosby opens up on nixed trade to Ravens: ‘I wasn’t supposed to be in Baltimore’
    Maxx Crosby arrived in Owings Mills last Tuesday morning, sure he was about to become a Raven. He flew home to Las Vegas later that night, wondering what had gone wrong.
    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 14: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs off the field after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
    Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis
    President Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged imminent action against Cuba’s socialist government as his moves against the island bring the U.S.’ longtime opponent deeper into crisis.
    A street vendor waits for customers on the Malecón during a blackout in Havana, Monday, March 16, 2026.
    8 years after the greatest upset in NCAA Tournament history, UMBC sets sights on another March Madness run
    Players on UMBC’s current roster were in elementary or middle school in 2018 when the No. 16 Retrievers upset No. 1 Virginia. On campus, that history is hard to avoid.
    The UMBC men’s basketball team watches the March Madness bracket Selection Sunday show at El Guapo in Catonsville.
    Capitals are ushering in a youth movement on the fly as they prepare for life after Alex Ovechkin
    Ovechkin has yet to say whether this is it or if he wants to play again in 2026-27, so the front office is planning for either contingency.
    Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin takes the ice before a game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Feb. 25.
    6 stats that will change for the Orioles in 2026 | Banner Baseball Show
    Baltimore’s season hinges on whether the team can correct these issues.
    Why a tennis racket is part of Orioles outfield coach Jason Bourgeois’ training methods
    Orioles manager Craig Albernaz joked that Bourgeois brings the tennis racket to the outfield to work on his game. But in reality, the drill could help Baltimore’s outfielders.
    Baltimore Orioles first base coach Jason Bourgeois, center, walks through the dugout in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers in February.
    MTA considers pivoting Red Line to rapid bus service instead of light rail, sources say
    Amid a budget crunch, real estate complications and a bleak outlook at federal funding, Maryland officials are weighing contingency plans for Baltimore’s proposed Red Line, sources say.
    Passengers enter and exit the southbound light rail car as it arrives at the Lutherville Light Rail station in Lutherville, Md. on Monday, February 3, 2025.
    How John Simpson, Jaylinn Hawkins and Durham Smythe will help the Ravens in 2026
    The Ravens’ first wave of free agency was defined by the players they lost. But don't overlook their signings.
    Guard John Simpson, left, who started all 17 games during his season with the Ravens in 2023, is back to block for Lamar Jackson.
    Jon Meoli: Snubbed or not, Gunnar Henderson’s WBC response is great for the Orioles
    I bet everyone around and employed by the Orioles has watched the last couple of weeks play out thinking Henderson was going to be on a mission.
    Gunnar Henderson enjoys his solo home run against Team Dominican Republic during the fourth inning Sunday night in Miami.
    The Orioles’ strategy for challenging balls and strikes is beginning to take shape
    First baseman Pete Alonso, who declined to specifically detail the strategy to maintain what he called a tactical advantage, summed it up this way: “You’ve got to be self-aware to realize when to use it and when not to use it, but you relatively want to keep them for those [big] moments.”
    Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso said self-awareness is important when hitters consider whether to challenge an umpire’s call of a strike.
    Stopped by a federal immigration officer? Here’s what you need to know.
    While immigration enforcement has changed, your rights when confronted by officers have not, legal experts and advocates say. Here’s what you need to know.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 6: An ICE agent monitors hundreds of asylum seekers being processed upon entering the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on June 6, 2023 in New York City.
    A record number of people need help paying energy bills. Some are falling through the cracks.
    Maryland utility customers feel crunched by their bills. Assistance programs are out there, but with a list of requirements, some households find themselves ineligible and out of options.
    Kyle Goon: Craig Albernaz is not afraid to stir the pot. The Orioles have needed a leader like him.
    COLUMN | For a first-year manager, Craig Albernaz has tremendous self-confidence, a combative personality and a motormouth. The Orioles have felt stagnant too often for the past season and a half. It’s hard to imagine Albernaz letting that happen.
    Orioles manager Craig Albernaz has opinions on a range of topics, and he does not mind sharing them.
    Maryland women’s basketball earns No. 5 seed in NCAA tournament, will face Murray State on Friday
    Maryland advanced to the Sweet 16 last season as a No. 4 seed with a dramatic double-overtime win over Alabama in College Park.
    Coach Brenda Frese will lead the Terps in the NCAA tournament for the 22nd time in 24 seasons.
    UMBC receives First Four matchup against Howard in NCAA tournament
    Eight years after its historic March Madness moment, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, again is preparing to take aim at the nation’s brackets.
    UMBC players, from left, senior DJ Armstrong Jr., junior Daylon Dickerson, sophomore Timothy Eze and grad student Paul Greene cheer the announcement of the Retrievers’ selection to the NCAA First Four.
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