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Racist graffiti spray painted near M&T Bank Stadium
BALTIMORE -- Graffiti spray painted near M&T Bank Stadium and other locations in downtown Baltimore calls for violence against white people. The messages were placed on light poles along Russell Street, on outlet boxes and on a bridge. Several people contacted WJZ after seeing them while heading to Ravens games.Some of the tags have already been painted over on the Hamburg Street bridge."It doesn't get any more visible. That was the problem with where that spray paint was. It was large and in your face," said one viewer who asked us not to share her name. She said she and her husband...
Mater Dei defense scores 2 touchdowns in close win over St. Frances Academy
Mater Dei’s offense has been dominant this season. Take the 55-8 win over Kahuku on Sept. 9, for instance, when four-star quarterback Elijah Brown threw for four touchdowns and elite running back Jordon Davison rushed for two more. Or the week before, when Brown threw for a whopping seven touchdowns.
Rapper Kid Cudi tosses ceremonial first pitch ahead of Guardians game vs. Orioles
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Rapper Scott Mescudi, better known to hip-hop fans as Kid Cudi, celebrated the upcoming release of his new album ”Insano” on Friday when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Guardians game against Baltimore at Progressive Field. The Grammy Award-winning artist...
Baltimore Ravens Commend Camp Joy for Engaging Youth in Community Service
Camp Joy, a mission ministry summer camp in West Virginia, has been commended by the Baltimore Ravens for its peerless community service. The camp encourages children to use their summer break productively, assisting homeowners in need while garnering new skills. Predominantly serving seniors or disabled citizens on fixed or very low incomes, the young volunteers repair homes, build handicap ramps and mend fences, under the supervision of adult mentors.
Morgan announces ‘Clear Bag Guidelines’ for athletic events
Yesterday, Morgan State University announced new ‘Clear Bag Guidelines’ for athletic events at Hughes Memorial Stadium and Hill Field House. Morgan shared the announcement in an ‘MSU Announce’ email newsletter to students and faculty saying it would create a better overall experience by expediting entry and enhancing safety.
After transferring three times, this women’s basketball player plans to make Morgan her final home
“It feels different here,” Joelle Johnson said, describing her first few weeks at Morgan. After three different university stints, Johnson transferred to Morgan as a graduate student to continue her basketball career. Johnson was first recruited by Georgia State University, where she began her undergraduate education and averaged 3.8...
Ravens to recognize high school football game on Friday, Sept. 22
On Friday, Sept. 22 at River Hill High School, the Baltimore Ravens will recognize the high school football game between Long Reach and River Hill as part of the Ravens RISE High School Football Showdown program. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Ravens players CB Marlon Humphrey and S Geno...
Guardians win thriller 9-8
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The beginning of Friday’s game wasn’t great for Shane Bieber in his Guardians return. The end of Friday’s game was great. David Fry delivered a 2-run walk-off double in the bottom of the 9th as Cleveland rallied to beat Baltimore 9-8 at Progressive Field.
Vols make top five for No. 1 2025 Maryland cornerback
Four-star cornerback Blake Woodby announced his top five schools on Thursday. Alabama, Oregon, Clemson and Ohio State are Woodby’s top schools. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound cornerback is from St. Francis Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. Woodby is the No. 91 overall prospect and No. 8 cornerback in the class of 2025....
Under Armour’s New Stadium Now Hosting Baltimore City High School Games
Under Armour’s new ‘The Stadium at The House,’ located at the company’s under-construction Baltimore Peninsula campus, is now the home to select Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) sports games. Tonight, Poly and City will have two soccer matches at The Stadium at The House as JV Boys Soccer squares off at 4pm and Varsity Girls Soccer kicks off at 6pm.
High school sports roundup (Sept. 22)
Here’s a roundup of high school varsity action on Friday, Sept. 22.
Undefeated Post Time Begins Comeback Friday at Pimlico
BALTIMORE, Md. – Hillwood Stable’s undefeated Post Time, who became a stakes winner in his third and final start at two before going to the sidelines, is entered to launch his long-awaited comeback Friday at historic Pimlico Race Course. Bred in Maryland by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bowman,...
Jordan Westburg sitting Saturday for Baltimore
Balitmore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is not in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Westburg is being replaced at second base by Adam Frazier versus Guardians starter Cal Quantrill. In 211 plate appearances this season, Westburg has a .260 batting average with a .719 OPS,...
Morgan football week 4 preview: Bears vs. Great Danes
Morgan State University’s Bears lost to Towson State University’s Tigers last Saturday 20-10. The Bears look to win their first home game of the season as they play the University at Albany Great Danes Saturday. Saturday’s game will mark the fourth game of the season and be a...
Local Volleyball Team, Blue Jays, Triumphs Over Salisbury at Hopkins Invitational Opener
The Johns Hopkins volleyball team won against Salisbury in the Hopkins Invitational opener in Baltimore, Maryland. The Blue Jays secured a 3-1 win against the Sea Gulls with contributions from the whole team. Simrin Carlsen led the Blue Jays with 15 kills. Simone Adam, Alice Yu, and Chidinma Onukwugha added 26 kills. This is the fourth game this season where four Hopkins players each achieved at least eight kills.
How Big Of A Game Is It This Weekend For UAlbany Football?
The UAlbany football team has a chance to improve to 2-2 overall against Morgan State on the road on Saturday night at 6 p.m. They beat Fordham to open the season at home and then lost to both Marshall and Hawaii on the road but held their own and competed against two solid FBS teams. Morgan State is no joke and it should be a very good and competitive game. Below is my quick take on this from the Times Union:
'Congrats to the Orioles': Baltimore Ravens stand by Orioles during postseason push
BALTIMORE - What a time to be a Baltimore sports fan.The Orioles will be in the postseason and could be just days away from winning the American League East and earning the No. 1 overall seed.The Ravens, after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals, are 2-0 and leading the AFC North.Fans in Charm City are still fired up after Sunday's celebrations by the two Baltimore franchises.The Orioles clinched their playoff spot and the Ravens won within minutes apart.Baltimore embraces the underdog role.Not only did the Ravens win, they never trailed in a game that featured a stellar performance by quarterback Lamar Jackson,...
River Hill football rushes for over 300 yards, defeating Long Reach, 28-8, in Ravens RISE High School Football Showdown
River Hill running back Jett Born rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter against Long Reach at River Hill High School in Clarksville on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (John Gillis/for Baltimore Sun Media) River Hill football eagerly awaited Friday night’s game against Long Reach for several reasons. It...