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Kemba Walker scored 25 points and the Celtics overcame 44 points from Bradley Beal to beat the Washington Wizards 140-133 on Wednesday night, Boston's ninth straight victory.
Former NBA star Glen "Big Baby" Davis will avoid jail time after he was allegedly caught with a quarter-pound of marijuana.
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The two biggest moves of the 2017 NBA offseason helped set the stage for this year's Eastern and Western Conference Finals match-ups.
NBA fans are ever-eager to replace LeBron as the league's best player, even as he carries his Cavaliers through the NBA Playoffs again.
The undermanned Celtics embody the "next man up" mantra, beating the 76ers to start what will be an entertaining NBA Playoff series.
Injuries have hit the Boston Celtics once again, but the absence of point guard Marcus Smart may be too hard to overcome.
LeBron James and his retooled Cavs still can't compete with the Warriors or Rockets. And an offseason move to the Lakers won't change that.
With the dust finally settling on free agency, we take a look at the biggest moves around the NBA this offseason.
LeBron James scored 35 points and passed Michael Jordan to become the NBA's all-time playoff scoring leader as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics 135-102 on Thursday night to claim their third straight Eastern Conference title and a return trip to the NBA Finals.
The NBA Eastern Conference Finals match up the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. Here's what to expect.
The Wizards dropped to 6-4 all-time in Game 7s and still have not reached a conference final since 1979.
Isaiah Thomas said he didn't feel any pressure entering the first Game 7 of his career.
The hard-luck Wizards look to make the East Finals for the first time since 1979. The Celtics have other plans.
John Wall hit a 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left for the go-ahead basket, then hopped atop the scorer's table and yelled to celebrate at the conclusion of the Washington Wizards' 92-91 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night that pushed their Eastern Conference semifinal to a Game 7.
One thing every matchup had in common so far as Washington prepares to host Boston in Game 6 on Friday night? The home team wins.
Isaiah Thomas' Boston Celtics and John Wall's Washington Wizards have built something of a rivalry this season, going back and forth, trading wins on the court and barbs off it, from the "Funeral Game" in January to the lost tooth and ejection of their current playoff series.
The Wizards did just that in a 121-102 rout in Game 5 on Sunday night thanks to a 26-0 third-quarter run that featured big-time contributions from John Wall, Bradley Beal, Markieff Morris and Otto Porter.
Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was suspended for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics after charging and knocking over Kelly Olynyk in Game 3.
The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards just plain don't like each other.
His mouth was swollen, and he could barely talk. Still, he never considered not playing Tuesday night.
The NBA Playoffs' second round tipped off Sunday. With the Cavs, Celtics, Spurs and Warriors still alive, what's been revealed so far?
The 2017 NBA Playoff teams are finally set in the Eastern Conference. Here's a look at the teams that will tip off this weekend.
With the NBA season more than half over, Eastern Conference teams prepare for the playoffs or the draft.
The Ravens have reportedly agreed to trade for Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, according to ESPN and NFL Network, sending two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders in one of the boldest swings of general manager Eric DeCosta's tenure.
The Cecil County Sheriff's Office is searching for the person responsible for speeding by a school bus on the right-hand side, narrowly missing two children who were getting on.
A juvenile male has been pronounced dead after being found shot in West Baltimore on Friday night, police say.
A man was sentenced to life after he slashed someone with a sword at a train station in August 2024, the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City announced on Friday.
A dog was shot by Baltimore police and later euthanized after it bit its owner, department officials said.
DC United will face off against Inter Miami during a soccer match at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday.
Maryland will continue to experience cloudy conditions and rain over the weekend before spring-like temperatures return.
The Ravens have reportedly agreed to trade for Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, according to ESPN and NFL Network, sending two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders in one of the boldest swings of general manager Eric DeCosta's tenure.
A reported outbreak of Legionella bacteria at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Baltimore is prompting concerns from Maryland lawmakers.
The Cecil County Sheriff's Office is searching for the person responsible for speeding by a school bus on the right-hand side, narrowly missing two children who were getting on.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood offers the U.S. Hockey teams crab cakes for life.
The Maryland Home and Garden Show returns to the State Fairgrounds.
CCBC President Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis talks about the recent award, and the many programs at the college that prepare students for transfer and career success.
Geno’s Steaks opened its first Baltimore location at Power Plant Live!.
Miss Shirley’s Cafe is joining Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week, which runs from Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 15.
The Washington Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans by lying about an inquiry into sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment.
The Baltimore Ravens hired Nic Gill as their vice president of health and performance on Monday after he previously spent nearly two decades with New Zealand's national rugby team.
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left a game Thursday because of right side abdominal discomfort after the catcher made a sweeping tag for an out at the plate.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Music performers Nelly and Vanilla Ice will be headlining the Birdland Summer Music Series following two Baltimore Orioles games this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 3/6/2026
Maryland will continue to see cloudy conditions and some wet weather this weekend.
Showers will be accompanied by a few thunderstorms on Saturday evening.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
More rain, gradually warmer in Maryland this weekend
40 firefighters respond to house fire in Harford County, caused by an accident in the kitchen area
A juvenile male has been pronounced dead after being found shot in West Baltimore on Friday night, police say.
An alleged outbreak of Legionella bacteria at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Baltimore is prompting concerns from Maryland lawmakers.
The Ravens have reportedly agreed to trade for Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, according to ESPN and NFL Network, sending two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders in one of the boldest swings of general manager Eric DeCosta's tenure.
This week on Purple Playbook, WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze and two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith break down the biggest storylines surrounding the Baltimore Ravens ahead of NFL free agency. The Ravens could be facing a tough decision with center Tyler Linderbaum, who is reportedly seeking a deal that would make him the highest-paid center in the NFL. Torrey shares his thoughts on whether Baltimore should pay him. The guys also react to comments from tight end Isaiah Likely, who hinted during an appearance on Up & Adams with Kay Adams that his time in Baltimore may be coming to an end. Plus, Roman Hemby joins the show to talk about his career at Maryland, winning a national championship at Indiana and preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft. #NFLNews #NFL #RavensFlock #RavensNews