North East High football player released from hospital after injury on field
A Northeast High School football player was airlifted to a hospital after being injured during the team’s matchup against Calvert Hall in Towson on Thursday.
A Northeast High School football player was airlifted to a hospital after being injured during a game against Calvert Hall in Towson on Thursday.
Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Colts: Who’s winning the season opener?
The Ravens will open their season Sunday against the Colts. Here are game predictions from The Banner’s sports staff.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens running back Rasheen Ali (26) breaks free for a gain in the 1st half against the Indianapolis Colts.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ front office shake-up speaks to their biggest challenge
COLUMN | Matt Blood’s departure shows the Orioles may be more willing than ever to shake things up at the highest levels of baseball operations if it means improving the product at the major league level.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias’ organizational pivot resulted in a front office shake-up.
Ravens vs. Colts: 5 things to watch, including Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones and more
After an offseason of dramatic change in Baltimore, the Ravens’ long wait for clarity is almost over. Here's what to watch in Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (83) stiff arms Indianapolis Colts cornerback Johnathan Edwards (35) in the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts.
Expert picks for the 2026 NFL season: Predicting the Ravens’ record, Super Bowl champs and more
Will the Ravens win the Super Bowl in 2026? Here are Banner staff members’ predictions for the playoffs, Most Valuable Player honors and the Ravens’ season.
Head coach Jesse Minter is expected to make a difference with the Ravens’ defense.
Ravens rookie sensation Ja’Kobi Lane is living the dream. A generation is paying attention.
“I already know what it’s like to make a hard choice, sacrifice and do what I need to,” said Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane, a breakout star in training camp.
Ravens wide receiver Ja'kobi Lane watches teammates warm up for a preseason game against the Commanders in Baltimore last month.
Rugby’s biggest rivalry is coming to Baltimore: 5 things to know
A match between two rugby giants — South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks — is expected to shake M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday.
New Zealand's Scott Barrett, right, is tackled by South Africa's Malcolm Marx, left, during the Rugby Championship test match between the Springboks and the All Blacks in Townsville, Australia, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Barrett and Marx will face off again Saturday when the Springboks and All Blacks meet at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
The prince of the US Open is from Prince George’s County
Frances Tiafoe, a Prince George’s County native, has reached the U.S. Open semifinals as a fan favorite.
Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, celebrates winning a match against Alex Michelsen during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
Can a new offense save Jayden Daniels from the Commanders’ QB curse?
Is Daniels just another what-if? The Commanders are desperately trying to avoid it.
Commanders starter Jayden Daniels talks to the team’s other quarterbacks before the first preseason game against the Dolphins.
Baltimore has its professional women’s basketball team: the Starlings
The Starlings, one of the league’s four expansion teams, will play their inaugural season in May at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on UMBC’s campus.
Taj McWilliams-Franklin, vice president of basketball operations for the UPSHOT League, team governor Greg Resh and team president Sonia Chase display Baltimore Starlings merchandise Thursday at The Pendry Baltimore.
Orioles front office executive Matt Blood no longer with club, sources say
Matt Blood has been with Baltimore since 2019 in player development and scouting roles.
The B&O Warehouse at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in March 2025.
Glizzy goblins invade Camden Yards, devouring 9 hot dogs and 9 beers in 9 innings
There are nine innings in a baseball game. Each inning, participants in the 9-9-9 challenge must eat one hot dog and drink one beer. Here’s how one hot dog vendor pulled it off.
Casey Jarvis, owner of Glizzy’s Wagyu Dogs, pours mustard on a hot dog as he completes the 9-9-9 challenge during a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Cleveland Guardians in Baltimore on Wednesday.
Jon Meoli: Can the ‘Monsters’ in the Orioles’ Double-A rotation be better than past pitching waves?
With Chesapeake wrapping up its season this week in Richmond, here’s how the rotation is faring.
Left-hander Caden Hunter pitches for the Chesapeake Baysox.
New eats at Commanders games include DC staples, a sushi push pop and more
The Washington Commanders will debut several food options at Northwest Stadium this season, including a sushi push pop and hot dogs and half-smokes galore.
Ben's Chili Bowl, which has been selling standout half smokes, chili and chili cheese fries in D.C. since 1958, will return to as a concession option for Commanders fans this season.
My all-too-disputable MLB ballpark rankings upon visiting all 30
Just because one is ranked below another doesn’t mean the former is much worse; it’s a gut feeling, an aura, a cool breeze on a summer day. Here are my all-too-disputable rankings of all 30 current ballparks.
The view from center field at Coors Field toward home plate during the recent Orioles series. This marked my 30th active ballpark visited.
Everything you need to know about the Commanders (if you need a reset after last season)
All of a sudden, 2026 has become a prove-it year for head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters. And it hasn’t exactly gotten off to a great start.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels missed more than half of the 2025 season because of a string of injuries.
Kyle Goon: The All-in-One Guide to the 2026 Ravens (to sound like you paid attention during the offseason)
COLUMN | It’s hard keeping up with an NFL team’s offseason, especially when so many things change. For the casual fan who is just tuning in, here’s a primer on the Ravens, their new coach, their new offense and much more.
The Ravens’ Jesse Minter hopes to join a short list of first-year coaches to take a team to the Super Bowl.
Orioles’ 8-run inning powers them to series win vs. Guardians
With the victory, the Orioles move back within three games of the last American League wild-card spot.
Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) flies out in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70
ESPN announced Melrose’s death Wednesday after his wife informed the network.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died.
Winless West Coast trip shows how far Nationals have to go
Washington finished its road trip 0-6 with three blown saves — including breaking the 121-loss White Sox’s 2024 record for blown saves in a season.
Nationals manager Blake Butera argues after being ejected by first-base umpire Emil Jimenez during the third inning Wednesday in San Diego.
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