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.
High gas prices are likely to stick around a bit longer as uncertainty in the Middle East drives prices to an average of $4.19 for a gallon of regular in Maryland.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is set to sign three new bills into law Thursday morning.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a 2020 police chase in Maryland, according to the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office.
A Harford County man is seizing his second chance after prison with the help of social media.
A 5-year-old Maryland dog named Peaches is approaching a heartbreaking milestone: 1,000 days without a permanent home.
High gas prices are likely to stick around a bit longer as uncertainty in the Middle East drives prices to an average of $4.19 for a gallon of regular in Maryland.
A warming trend begins on Thursday afternoon.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is set to sign three new bills into law Thursday morning.
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and State House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk said they reached an agreement to advance the Utility RELIEF Act, which aims to reduce energy costs.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a 2020 police chase in Maryland, according to the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office.
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.
Ever wondered where all the highway signs in Maryland are made? Take a visit to the State Highway Administration's sign shop.
Baltimore's Charm City Run is preparing for its next 10K
WJZ is live with Founder Deja Richardson, who has opened Neon Paint Place in Downtown Baltimore talking about the range of creative painting experiences they offer, as well as team experiences for corporations, schools, churches and community groups.
Rhebs Candies in Baltimore is preparing for the Easter rush.
Sports and Social is hosting March Madness events at Live Casino in Maryland.
The White Sox scored a run in the fifth to go up 3-2 thanks to three walks and two errors on one play by Orioles starter Kyle Bradish.
The Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Tuesday for their eighth straight victory over the South Siders.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Nick Raquet in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Chicago lost at home for the first time this season as its three-game winning streak was snapped.
The Chicago White Sox have rescheduled the start of their Tuesday game against the Baltimore Orioles from the evening to midday due to a cold forecast.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The weather in Maryland is expected to warm up this weekend after a stretch of cold temperatures.
Cold weather will stick around through Thursday in Maryland before a warm up ahead of the weekend.
Meteorologist Rachel Jay has your latest weather forecast.
A warming trend begins on Thursday afternoon.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The weather in Maryland is expected to warm up this weekend after a stretch of cold temperatures.
Kevin Durant and an investment group have bought the site of the old Maryland Six Flags park, located in Bowie.
The Justice Department said Pam Bondi will not testify on the Epstein files since she is no longer the AG.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the 2027 budget, signed into law Wednesday, will not raise taxes or fees.
The Maryland House and Senate have both approved bills banning the sales of “machine gun convertible” pistols. The bills will now head to the governor’s desk.