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    Oluchi Okananwa wanted to be an Olympic gymnast. At Maryland, she’s an all-around basketball star.
    The best thing that ever happened to Oluchi Okananwa’s basketball career was the worst thing that ever happened to her gymnastics career: She grew up.
    Oluchi Okananwa leads Maryland in points and steals and is third among regular contributors in rebounds and assists.
    Former Ravens running back Terrance West accused of assaulting contractor
    West is facing first- and second-degree assault charges after allegedly punching a contractor during a dispute over stains in the carpet of his home in Upper Marlboro.
    Former Ravens running back Terrance West gets past former Cleveland Browns middle linebacker Joe Schobert during a game on Sept. 17, 2017.
    43-year-old man shot and killed in Pikesville neighborhood
    Tyrone Luster sustained at least one gunshot wound when police found him around 5:25 a.m. at 8300 Scotts Level Road.
    A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
    New owners rebrand Pikesville deli The Essen Room as Mikey & Mel’s
    Many of The Essen Room’s traditions, including the overloaded sandwiches, will remain.
    In addition to a new name, the Essen Room in Pikesville will expand into a vacant 900-square-foot space next door to allow for more sit-down dining.
    Stop-work order for ICE facility in Washington County is extended
    The pause on construction came shortly after the DHS awarded a $113 million contract for the build-out of the facility.
    The newly-purchased ICE detention facility sits among rolling farmland in Williamsport, MD on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Public records reveal that the Department of Homeland Security purchased the 825,000-square-foot facility and its 53.5-acre property for $102.4 million from a private entity.
    To be ‘an elite Grant Wolfram,’ the Orioles reliever studies video of himself at his best
    This spring, Orioles pitcher Grant Wolfram has virtually guaranteed himself a roster spot on opening day.
    Free agency reset: Who’s in, who’s out, who’s left | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Baltimore still has work to do on its roster.
    11 students evaluated after pepper spray discharged again on Baltimore County school bus
    For the second time in a week, pepper spray was discharged on a Baltimore County school bus, prompting 11 students to be evaluated by emergency responders Wednesday afternoon.
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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.
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