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    In Lamar Jackson’s next QB evolution, small details will make a big difference
    As Lamar Jackson prepares for his ninth season in Baltimore, and perhaps his next evolution as a quarterback, his grand ambitions will depend more than ever on the small things.
    OWINGS MILLS, MD - AUGUST 26: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass during the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens joint practice at Under Armour Performance Center Baltimore Ravens on August 26, 2026 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
    Towson University to discount tuition for some out-of-state students
    Starting next fall, Towson University will cut tuition and fees by more than $12,000 for students from six neighboring states and Washington, D.C.
    AUGUST, MONDAY 23, 2026 - Views of Towson University on the first day of school.
    Part of Samuel Basallo’s learning curve? Dealing with failure.
    Basallo doesn’t have much of a poker face. When he succeeds, his bright grin lights up the diamond. When he’s disappointed, it’s obvious.
    Samuel Basallo doesn’t have much of a poker face. When he succeeds, his bright grin lights up the diamond. When he’s disappointed, it’s obvious.
    Fate of thousands of Marylanders from El Salvador uncertain as Trump mulls pulling protection
    More than 170,000 Salvadorans, including thousands in Maryland, face an uncertain future as the U.S. considers ending a protection they have relied on for decades. The latest extension is set to expire Wednesday.
    A sizable group of people protest outside of the District Courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland on April 4, 2025 for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a man who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration.
    Kyle Goon: Ravens kicker Jake Moody has felt the pressure Tyler Loop is feeling
    COLUMN | After a shaky preseason from second-year kicker Tyler Loop, the Ravens signed veteran Jake Moody to their practice squad.
    FILE - Washington Commanders kicker Jake Moody (16) in action during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Aug. 14, 2026, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
    The Nationals bullpen makes the worst kind of MLB history in loss to Padres
    The Nationals will need a more reliable bullpen next season, when they will likely return a core group of position players that powered the offense.
    Washington Nationals left-hander Erik Tolman pitches against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning Tuesday.
    Gunnar Henderson exits late in Orioles’ loss to Guardians
    Henderson fouled a ball off his left knee in the bottom of the eighth, and while he finished his plate appearance with a walk, he didn’t feel comfortable running to second base on the subsequent groundout.
    Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson leaves the field with manager Craig Albernaz, left, and a trainer after an injury during the eighth inning.
    Anthony Weaver does not demand credit. He returned to Baltimore seeking connection.
    In his third stint, Weaver is focused on being the “connector’ between veteran players and a young coaching staff.
    Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver has interviewed unsuccessfully for nine NFL head coach openings.
    Orioles owner David Rubenstein buys Kennedy Center sculpture after its removal
    After Joel Shapiro’s “Blue” sculpture was removed from the Kennedy Center, O’s owner David Rubenstein bought it for more than $2 million, according to a person familiar with the sale.
    Workers remove the sculpture "Blue" by artist Joel Shapiro on the grounds of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
    CJ Abrams can ‘breathe a little bit’ after 30th homer, putting August struggles behind him
    Abrams hadn’t homered since Aug. 11. He began August with an OPS of .925 and ended it with an .849 mark.
    Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams, right, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
    Evaluating Craig Albernaz’s rocky first season | Banner Baseball Show
    The Orioles are 70-75 in Albernaz’s debut season.
    What could go wrong? 10 reasons the Ravens’ Super Bowl dreams could be a mirage.
    With the Ravens’ season opener against the Colts just five days away, here are 10 reasons Jesse Minter’s debut season could be a dud.
    With the Ravens’ season opener against the Colts just five days away, here are 10 reasons Jesse Minter’s debut season could be a dud.
    The trade-off for helping more families afford childcare? Skyrocketing bills for parents.
    Some families using childcare scholarships could go from paying $3 a week to more than $100 as early as January.
    Legacy Child Development Center in Owings Mills is among the daycares that accept families who use childcare scholarships.
    Why Baltimore City doesn’t want to pay for a new Baltimore County bridge
    A back-and-forth between Baltimore County and Baltimore City over an old bridge is about way more than just who should foot the bill — it indicates the localities could be moving toward a bigger change regarding ownership of critical infrastructure.
    A bridge crosses over the Loch Raven Reservoir on Warren Road, directly above where the historic mill town of Warren used to be located, in Cockeysville.
    How the political climate Andy Harris helped create has come for him
    The far-right Republican leader has twice dodged redistricting attempts. He may not be so lucky a third time.
    U.S. Rep. Andy Harris attends the first day of the General Assembly session in the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
    Dylan Crews says ‘it’s huge’ to end the season strong amid trying year. His Monday homer helps.
    In a season full of stops and starts, Dylan Crews is running out of time to prove to the front office that they should make him a fixture in their long-term plans. But he’s showing signs of improvement.
    Washington Nationals left fielder Dylan Crews hits a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning on Sept. 7.
    Moore announces $18 minimum wage for some BWI workers
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced an executive action Monday that increases the minimum wage to $18 an hour for direct state contract employees at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced an executive action Monday that increases the minimum wage to $18 an hour for direct state contract employees at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
    Coby Mayo’s 2-homer day boosts Orioles — and offers a promising development for 2027
    Mayo homered against both a left-hander and a right-hander. His surge at the plate is largely due to historically dominant numbers against southpaws.
    Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo tosses his bat after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians.
    ICE agents violently clash with Frederick protesters after 2-day stakeout in neighborhood
    Federal immigration agents violently clashed with protesters in Frederick on Friday night, using their vehicles to clear sidewalks and dragging protesters from the front porch of a home they attempted to enter, city officials said.
    Immigration enforcement officers clashed with protesters and residents Friday (Sept. 4, 2026) after staking out the neighborhood since early Thursday morning.
    Ravens name Jovaughn Gwyn starting center for Week 1; Jesse Minter won’t rule out Nnamdi Madubuike
    Minter also called this a “Week 1 decision, not a permanent decision,” leaving the door open for Ethan Pocic in the future.
    Ravens offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn (54) watches from the sidelines in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Aug. 28.
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