March Madness bracket set as Duke nabs top overall seed
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
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Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
DJ Armstrong buried seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points, leading top-seeded UMBC to a 74-59 victory over No. 2-seed Vermont in the championship game of the America East Playoffs.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
A UConn vs. Louisville women’s game was moved to the Naval Academy in Maryland due to the government shutdown. The game is set for November 4.
Villanova University announced Kevin Willard, who most recently coached the Maryland Terrapins, will join the school's men's basketball program as head coach.
The March Madness tournament came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball championship.
Tre Donaldson drove the length of the court and scored on a layup with 0.4 seconds left to give No. 22 Michigan an 81-80 victory over No. 11 Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.
The women's NCAA Final Four games will take place in a smaller arena than the men's, causing a short supply of tickets.
"Of course, I like to do everything big," LSU star Angel Reese told Vogue. "I didn't want anything to be basic."
Caitlin Clark is leading Iowa back to the Final Four for the second consecutive year, scoring 41 points to defeat defending champion LSU 94-87 Monday night.
Millions of people across the U.S. are filling out March Madness brackets this week, taking part in one of the most anticipated annual rituals in American sports.
Shyanne Sellers had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead Maryland's upset of fourth-ranked and regular-season champion Ohio State 82-61 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
Led by Frankie Policelli's 17 points, the Charleston (SC) Cougars defeated the Towson Tigers 72-56.
University of Maryland Athletics announces Hall of Fame coach Charles 'Lefty' Driesell has died at 92.
These two women are inspiring others about what's possible on the court and off the court.
Navy got 14 points and four assists from Austin Benigni. In addition, Austin Inge finished with 10 points and two steals.
Alonso Faure added 10 points and 11 rebounds for Loyola (MD).
Maryland cut the lead to seven in the fourth, but the Hoosiers responded with a 10-0 run that included six free throws by Scalia.
Dola Adebayo added 16 points and seven rebounds for Mount St. Mary's. Ron Jessamy also recorded 10 points and three steals.
Maryland-Eastern Shore got 13 points from Devon Ellis. Troy Hupstead also recorded 12 points and six rebounds.
Baltimore will host the 2024 CIAA Basketball Tournament in late February.
Maryland's leading scorer Jahmir Young scored 12.
Will Thomas added five rebounds for the Bears.
Deon Perry had seven rebounds for the Greyhounds.
Devon Ellis added 11 points and seven rebounds for Maryland-Eastern Shore. Tyler Mack also recorded 11 points.
Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming that the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline.
Across the city, since Thursday, June 4, there have been two triple shootings and two double shootings, according to Baltimore Police.
A 20-year-old was killed and two others were injured after a shooting near a North Baltimore McDonald's on Sunday afternoon.
Yohendrick Piñango and Brandon Valenzuela hit solo home runs, Andrés Giménez had two hits and an RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Sunday.
A Baltimore County police officer is expected to recover after being shot in Pikesville on Sunday morning, according to Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough.
A Baltimore County police officer is expected to recover after being shot in Pikesville on Sunday morning, according to Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough.
Hundreds of Baltimore City student-athletes celebrated a huge milestone for their accomplishments this past school year at Under Armour's headquarters on Saturday.
Across the city, since Thursday, June 4, there have been two triple shootings and two double shootings, according to Baltimore Police.
Heat, humidity, and rain chances return by midweeky
A 20-year-old was killed, and two others were injured after a shooting near a North Baltimore McDonald's on Sunday afternoon.
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.
Beezee Sensory in Maryland is celebrating its one-year anniversary.
The City of Baltimore is still accepting vendor applications for this year's AFRAM festival. Here's how you can sign up.
Harford Community College designs its travel program making it easy for people to explore museums, theaters, historical sites, and Instagram-worthy destinations without the stress of driving, planning, or organizing logistics themselves.
The 39th Annual LakeFest is returning to Columbia, Maryland from June 12 to June 14.
Aminta H. Breaux, president of Bowie State, stops by on WJZ AT 9 to tout the college's historic 2026 commencement ceremony, the legacy of Maryland's oldest HBCU, and more.
Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming that the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline.
Yohendrick Piñango and Brandon Valenzuela hit solo home runs, Andrés Giménez had two hits and an RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Sunday.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said Wednesday he has moved on since his trade to Baltimore was nixed in March by the Ravens, and his focus is on getting ready for another season in Las Vegas.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
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
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Nice start to the workweek in Maryland before heat blast
Dry, sunny, warm to start the week in Maryland
Heat, humidity, and rain chances return by midweek
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 6/6/2026
More of a summerlike feel is in store this weekend along with a couple of storm chances
Nice start to the workweek in Maryland before heat blast
Baltimore County officer, suspect injured after gunfight in Pikesville
Dry, sunny, warm to start the week in Maryland
Baltimore County police officer, suspect shot near park in Pikesville
20-year-old killed, 2 injured in North Baltimore shooting