CURRENT EDITION: baltimore (none)🔄 Loading BlueConic...EDITION HISTORY: No changes tracked
🔵 BlueConic: ___🍪 Cookie: ___ UNKNOWN🔗 Query: ___✏️ Composer: ___
CIAA: Local storylines to watch on championship Saturday
There’s plenty of intrigue heading into the men’s and women’s championship games.
Fayetteville State’s Talia Trotter holds her MVP trophy following a win over Virginia Union University on Thursday.
Blaze Alexander’s slight swing change shows promise; Shane Baz makes Orioles debut
The utility infielder is working to stay back on pitches.
Orioles infielder Blaze Alexander swings at a pitch in a spring training game against the Pirates.
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo leaves game as precaution with abdominal discomfort
Catcher Samuel Basallo’s abdominal discomfort, which prompted him to exit Thursday’s game in Sarasota early, doesn’t seem to be a long-term issue.
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo, pictured during a game this month, left Thursday’s game with right side abdominal discomfort, the team announced.
CIAA: Former Vincent Pallotti star Makayla Waleed plays key role in Winston-Salem turnaround
Waleed has plenty of home-state support flooding CFG Bank Arena for her college basketball finale.
Winston-Salem State University’s Makayla Waleed drives the lane against Bluefield State in the CIAA tournament Wednesday.
The 6 most impressive Orioles so far
These are six of the players who have stood out the most in Sarasota.
Orioles right fielder Tyler O’Neill connects with a pitch in the second inning of a game against the Yankees last Friday.
Step one for Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz was health. Step two may be more challenging.
Concussions limited Keibert Ruiz to 68 games in 2025, and his OPS was below .600.
Ravens make honor roll with 2026 NFLPA report card grades
Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh, who was fired Jan. 6, received a B from players who took the NFLPA survey.
What could the Ravens’ 2026 pass rush look like? Their hires offer hints: ‘Physical and violent.’
More often than not, the Ravens’ pass rush couldn’t get where it needed to last year.
Ravens defensive end Dre’Mont Jones, a pending free agent, sacks the Patriots’ Drake Maye in December.
Chayce McDermott’s revamped mechanics improved his command, velocity and his Orioles chances
The Orioles right-hander’s mechanical adjustments this winter have been working during spring training.
Chayce McDermott has pitched in only five big league games.
How many people watch Olympic curling and think ‘I could do that’? We find out.
The Potomac Curling Club in Laurel hosts open houses and Learn to Curl events for enthusiasts and newbies who get hooked on the oddball sport every four years.
First-time curler Sean White throws a curling stone during a Potomac Curling Club open house in Laurel.
CIAA: Western grad Breasia Coit finishes breakout season with award, strong tournament showing
A year ago, Coit was hardly a presence. This year, she’s the best defensive player in the league.
Livingstone’s Breasia Coit, left, with teammate Nielle Reaves, averaged 13.1 points and 12.1 rebounds this season.
Braden Frager scores 21 points to lead No. 12 Nebraska past Terrapins 74-61
Andre Mills had 16 of his 19 points in the second half for Maryland (11-17, 4-13 Big Ten).
Maryland guard Andre Mills, at right against Northwestern, had 19 points Wednesday night against Nebraska.
Oluchi Okananwa scores 25 points and No. 14 Maryland women topple Northwestern 79-57
Maryland (23-6, 11-6 Big Ten) turned Northwestern’s 21 turnovers into 24 points.
Oluchi Okananwa, who scored 25 points, shoots over Daija Turner of Northwestern during Maryland’s home win Wednesday night.
15 prospects to watch at the NFL scouting combine, from edge rushers to locals
With the draft less than two months away and the Ravens and Commanders both picking in the top 14, here are the prospects to watch this week.
FILE - Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey (31) rushes in during the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game between Texas Tech and BYU Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
CIAA Tournament: Bowie State’s remarkably deep and dynamic team poised for a run
The Bulldogs have a deep bench and don't rely on one or two players for scoring.
Bowie State’s Destiny Ryles (3) drives the ball against Winston-Salem in the 2025 CIAA Tournament. This year’s team might lack the exhilarating brilliance of Ryles, but a deep roster should provide consistency and composure.
Commanders: 4 takeaways from what Dan Quinn and Adam Peters said at the combine
Coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters acknowledged that the Commanders’ roster needs work.
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Does a franchise tag for Tyler Linderbaum make sense? | Banner Ravens Podcast
Reacting to Eric DeCosta's comments on Linderbaum at the NFL combine.
Kyle Goon: Ravens GM Eric DeCosta’s survival depends on his big moves before the NFL draft
COLUMN | John Harbaugh’s offseason firing leads to added pressure for general manager Eric DeCosta, the biggest decision-maker left from a disastrous 2025 season. He must be aggressive with the players he has to ensure a positive outlook for the next campaign.
Baltimore Ravens executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta takes questions from reporters in January.
How did Eric Torres end up in Orioles camp a year after pitching in independent ball? Belief.
A stop in Puerto Rico helped, too.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Eric Torres delivers a pitch in the eighth inning of a spring training game against the Atlanta Braves in Sarasota, Fla., on Monday.
CIAA tournament: Virginia State looks to repeat thanks to key contributions from Maryland natives
Virginia State players celebrate after defeating Bluefield State in the CIAA men’s final college basketball game, Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, in Baltimore, Md.
Load More Stories
Oh no!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com.