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    Dean Kremer becomes latest Oriole to reach injured list
    Brandon Young is a capable replacement, and he will start for the Orioles during Friday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards.
    After beginning the season in Triple-A, Dean Kremer made two starts for the Orioles before going on the injured list.
    What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean
    HBO Max, “Harry Potter,” “Top Gun,” CBS and CNN may all be placed under the control of the upstart Paramount Skydance soon. That’s because shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery approved an $81 billion sale of the company on Thursday.
    The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
    James Wood and CJ Abrams homer, but Nationals can’t get much else going in loss to Braves
    James Wood homered on a fastball over the middle of the strike zone in the first inning, his National League-leading 10th home run of the season, and CJ Abrams went deep on a changeup below the strike zone in the fourth.
    Washington Nationals right fielder James Wood rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning.
    Maryland has representation at all levels of the NFL draft
    From college athletes to local products, here are the players with Maryland ties who are draft eligible.
    Cornerback Mansoor Delane #4 of the Louisiana State Tigers celebrates a pass defense during the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Tiger Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
    Even after licensing deal, Churchill Downs CEO says ‘Maryland is in control’ of Preakness
    Maryland officials say their future rights to operate Preakness and negotiate new media deals around the race are unchanged by Churchill’s purchase of the race’s intellectual property. But they were caught off guard by the sale.
    Horses take off from the gate for The Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Baltimore.
    Ravens picking up fifth-year option on Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers
    Zay Flowers has made himself a prime extension candidate with his first three years in Baltimore.
    Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers runs in the end zone for a touchdown in the team's Week 18 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
    NFL draft primer: Whom the Ravens should pick — and how it could all go wrong
    The NFL draft is expected to be unpredictable. The Ravens could add to the chaos. Here’s what reporters Jonas Shaffer and Giana Han and columnist Kyle Goon expect from a pivotal weekend.
    People rehearse ahead of the NFL football draft, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Pittsburgh.
    Jon Meoli: Adley Rutschman returned to the Orioles without missing a beat. Having his ‘comfortable’ swing helps.
    In the context of the balance and simplified swing load he now boasts, Rutschman looks back at last year with the knowledge that “sometimes less is more.”
    Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is hitting .316 with a .948 OPS.
    NFL mock draft: Ravens find protection for Lamar Jackson in trade-filled first round
    With an unpredictable first round set to kick off in Pittsburgh, here’s a look at what the Ravens and the rest of the NFL could do in the draft Thursday night.
    Penn State guard Vega Ioane is a sensible pick for the Ravens with the 14th selection in the first round.
    Columbia’s mega homeowners association can’t get residents to vote
    James Rouse founded Columbia with a vision of inclusivity. But as residents prepare to cast ballots for their village councils and Columbia Association board members, some worry varying rules are producing low turnout and elections lack transparency.
    In a game defined by the long ball, the Nationals fall 8-6 to the Braves
    Zack Littell allowed eight runs, six earned, in six innings at Nationals Park.
    Mauricio Dubón of the Braves forces out James Wood of the Nationals at second base during the second inning Wednesday night.
    Orioles seal series win against Royals with help coming from unexpected places
    Jeremiah Jackson and Leody Taveras joined an offensive outpouring in the sixth inning, and Anthony Nunez earned his first major league save.
    Baltimore Orioles' Leody Taveras watches his RBI double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
    Frostburg State University to offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students
    It’s the latest effort to reverse 10 years of declining enrollment Frostburg State University in Western Maryland.
    Frostburg State University campus, Frostburg, MD, June 5, 2025
    Man held without bond in wife’s 2002 disappearance despite defense claims of no new evidence
    A Baltimore County man accused of killing his wife, who disappeared in 2002, was ordered held without bond Wednesday, as his attorney blasted the case as baseless and lacking any new evidence after more than 20 years.
    Michelle Rust, who was 24 years old, vanished on July 20, 2002, while preparing for her 3-year-old son’s birthday party, police said.
    Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
    U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat who was seeking his 13th term in Congress despite challenges from within his party, has died. He was 80.
    FILE - Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott speaks to reporters, March 4, 2024, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta.
    How Lamar Jackson’s contract talks could reshape Baltimore’s draft strategy
    It’s always wise to secure the future at the NFL’s prime position.
    Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s salary cap hit is going to increase exponentially.
    Towson University alum can’t sue over 2021 shooting, state Supreme Court rules
    The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that Catherine Torney, who was a Towson University student when she shot on campus, cannot sue the school.
    FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 - A student walks past the Union, the Towson University community hub, located steps away from Tower C residence hall. A man accidentally shot himself in the leg in one of the dorm rooms the night prior. Police responded quickly and no students were injured.
    A Ravens mock draft with all 11 picks | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator.
    After swiping a win, Orioles lose a seesaw game on a walk-off wild pitch
    The Orioles pitching staff lacked sharpness all night.
    Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia scores in the fifth inning before Orioles catcher Adley Rutscman can apply the tag.
    Wine Bin owner to open restaurant, cocktail bar on Ellicott City’s Main Street
    Dave Carney, owner of The Wine Bin, is set to open a new cocktail bar and restaurant called Vesper at Pike & Main in Ellicott City.
    Dave Carney, left, owner of The Wine Bin, is set to open a new cocktail bar and restaurant called Vesper. He and head chef Rachel Bindel describe their vision of the space as it is under construction.
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