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    Here’s a list of other major US bridge collapses
    Bridge collapses are rare, but not without precedent. Here are a list of other notable bridge disasters.
    A car is halted at the edge of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge across Tampa Bay, Fla., after the freighter Summit Venture struck the bridge during a thunderstorm and tore away a large part of the span, May 9 1980.  A container ship struck a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, March 26, 2024,  causing it to plunge into the river below. From 1960 to 2015, there have been 35 major bridge collapses worldwide due to ship or barge collision.
    Matt Holliday questions Orioles’ decision to send son Jackson Holliday to Triple-A
    “There’s a business element to this, and there’s no way around it,” Matt Holliday said in a radio interview.
    Matt Holliday, #7 of the Colorado Rockies, is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run in a 2018 game. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
    Was Key Bridge designed to withstand impact of a cargo ship crashing into it? Engineers raise doubts.
    After a container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, causing it to collapse, engineering experts questioned why the bridge was not strong enough to withstand the impact.
    A portion of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was struck by a large container ship early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024, sending several vehicles and people into the frigid water below.
    Orioles cancel fan rally and open workout in light of Key Bridge collapse
    “Our thoughts are with Baltimore," the team said in a statement.
    Exterior details of Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on 2/2/23.
    NFL owners approve a radical overhaul to kickoff rules, adopting setup used in XFL
    Team owners on Tuesday approved a new rule that will take what essentially had become “a dead play” and make it an integral part of the game again.
    BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 13: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens takes the opening kick-off against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
    Key Bridge collapse traffic: Avoid southeast I-695 corridor
    The collapse of the 1.6-mile bridge on I-695 appeared to have severed access to the Port of Baltimore and will snarl traffic in the surrounding area.
    Officials close down access to the Key Bridge after it collapsed. A ship struck it in the early hours on Tuesday, March 26.
    Baltimore’s roster is thin. John Harbaugh doesn’t seem concerned | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer parse what John Harbaugh said (and what he meant) at the NFL’s owners’ meeting in Orlando. Tune in at 11 a.m.
    Following Zay Flowers investigation, Ravens team president says domestic violence policy hasn’t changed
    Baltimore County Police opened a criminal investigation into an incident of alleged domestic violence involving Flowers in January and closed it in February.
    Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) is seen during warmups before the game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.
    Among his star teammates, Adley Rutschman is still the most important Oriole. Here’s why.
    The 26-year-old isn’t the only Baltimore star atop the marquee anymore, but he might be the best catcher in baseball. And a key decision the Orioles make about his future could be even more important beyond what he does on the field in 2024.
    Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) takes the field during spring training on Feb. 19.
    Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson won Rookie of the Year. Could he be MVP this year?
    A year older and a season wiser, Henderson is the face of a team that could be poised for one of the best seasons in franchise history.
    Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson hit 28 home runs with 82 RBIs and an .814 OPS last season to win American League Rookie of the Year.
    Ravens coach John Harbaugh, a special teams guru, unsure about kickoff proposal
    The competition committee has presented a rule change that would bring opposing teams closer together during a kickoff and create a “landing zone,” all in an effort to encourage more kick returns.
    Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh on the sidelines during the team’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.
    Could the NFL draft come to Baltimore? The Ravens are looking into it.
    “We think Baltimore’s a great venue for it,” team president Sashi Brown said. “We have to convince the NFL it’s the right venue for them.”
    A detailed view of the atmosphere prior to the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
    MLB owners will vote on Orioles sale Wednesday, the final step in transfer to David Rubenstein-led group
    John Angelos, who had been the “control person” of the team since 2020 due to the declining health of his father, Peter Angelos, agreed to sell in January.
    David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of the private equity firm The Carlyle Group, is leading a group to purchase a majority stake in the Baltimore Orioles. MLB owners will vote on the deal Wednesday. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
    Ravens injury updates and other things we learned from John Harbaugh at the owners’ meeting
    Sitting at a round table in the JW Marriott, Harbaugh fielded questions about his new players and his former players, his new coaches and his former coaches.
    Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh takes questions during the team’s end-of-year news conference on Feb. 2.
    Ravens have lofty goals for rebuilt offensive line: ‘Be better than last year’
    After losing three starters along their offensive line, rebuilding up front is once again the Ravens’ offseason focus.
    Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh takes questions during a news conference at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on March 14.
    Three Calvert County students charged with hate crime violations
    Three Calvert County middle school students were charged as juveniles with harassment and violations of Maryland’s hate crimes statutes.
    The case is being forwarded to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for further action.
    Brewery drops ‘Adios Angelos’ name for new lager following Peter Angelos’ death
    Checkerspot owner and brewer Judy Neff said the change is being made out of respect for the Angelos family in light of the patriarch’s death.
    An eventful Orioles offseason included a big trade, a new lease and an ownership change
    On Thursday at Camden Yards, the Orioles will begin their quest for a more satisfying end to 2024 than last season’s playoff sweep at the hands of the Rangers.
    Corbin Burnes will start for the Orioles on opening day. Their hope is that he will start the opening game of the postseason too.
    Pedestrian oasis or car nightmare? Harborplace plans could slow downtown traffic
    Redesigning the intersection of Pratt and Light Streets is at the heart of Bramble’s plans to remake the traffic grid in downtown and change the way people drive and walk.
    The Light Street spur (above) carries traffic past the Harborplace pavilions and onto Pratt Street (right), on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Developers want to eliminate the spur to increase walkability and narrow Pratt Street to two lanes for cars and trucks. Two other lanes would be reserved for transit.
    Pratt Street lane closures, roadwork postponed
    Baltimore’s Department of Transportation announced Sunday that roadwork scheduled to begin this week along Pratt Street will be postponed until further notice.
    A pedestrian crosses Pratt Street with cars stopped at various points in the crosswalk on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
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