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New DNA tests prompted charges against Donald Lester in the 1994 killing of Linda Lester, his estranged wife.

Fort McHenry National Monument was shut down Friday after renovation crews unearthed a cannonball.

“I think it’s going to hopefully make the rest of the lineup better,” Elias said. “He [Ward] really fit us, and there weren’t a lot of big power right-handed guys on the market this year.”

The full group of players tendered contracts at Friday’s deadline: Mountcastle, left-hander Keegan Akin, right-hander Kyle Bradish, shortstop Gunnar Henderson, right-hander Yennier Cano, right-hander Dean Kremer, left-hander Trevor Rogers, catcher Adley Rutschman, outfielder Taylor Ward, right-hander Tyler Wells and right-hander Felix Bautista.

Anderson was a three-time All-Star who hit 210 homers, including 50 in 1996.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who missed practice Wednesday with an ankle injury, is set to play Sunday against the New York Jets.

The Susquehannock Wildlife Society was able to confirm the first sighting of a bobcat in Harford County, a good sign for the area's habitat health.

A man between 30-40 years old died from a cold-related illness in Frederick County, marking the first such death in Maryland this winter season.

Some performance and playing time trends suggest the Orioles could be ready to move on from Mountcastle and hand first base to Coby Mayo.

For the first time in a long while, the Ravens are expected to end Week 12 atop the AFC North.

The Ravens will face the Jets at 1 p.m. Sunday in Baltimore. Here are game predictions from The Banner’s sports staff.

Since starting in July, athletic director Jim Smith has whipped up enthusiasm and filled seats for Terps sports. But building a more competitive budget will be a significantly tougher challenge.

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said she would come to a decision “as quickly as I can” on Kilmar Ábrego García’s pending deportation to Liberia.

Melissa Tran, a 44-year-old immigrant who built a family and a small business in Western Maryland, has been deported to Vietnam, a country she left as a child.

The Ravens have two games in five days as they attempt to get their star QB healthy.

Fans can sign up for presale priority access to single-match tickets, including the match at M&T Bank Stadium, by registering through United’s website.

Sian Radaskiewicz-King pleaded guilty to two property-related misdemeanors and was released after spending more than two months in jail.

The emphasis on hiring former catchers should only be a benefit for Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo.

Jackson is being sacked at a career-high rate.