Voice Of The Fan: Top Sports Stories Of The Week Of June 16, 2014
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A sweet peace offering from one Raven to another.
Bernard Pollard joined Ed and Steve to talk about the NFL and this upcoming season.
Mike Preston joined Ed and Steve to give an update on Ravens mini-camp.
Taking over for Ray Lewis was never really a problem last season for Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker Daryl Smith.
Feldman said that it is "hard to say," about the likely hood of the Redskins to change there name. Congress and the Senate are talking about it. The NFL has its own rules and procedures with dealing with these things but are very confidential.
Aaron Wilson spoke with Vinny and Rob about what he has seen at Ravens camp so far.
Vinny breaks down the Ravens defense after checking out their minicamp at the Castle in Owings Mills.
Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated had an interesting piece about parity in baseball, which seems to be following the path of the NFL.
Cliff Brown joined Ed and Steve to talk about the scuffle between Steve Smith and Lardarius Webb at Ravens mini-camp.
Ned Himmelrich joined Ed and Steve to talk about the newest development in the Redskins name saga.
A legal blow to the Washington Redskins. The U.S. Patent Office canceled its trademark, calling it disparaging of Native Americans. It's a move that, if successful, could hit the NFL team where it hurts: its pocketbook.
Some players who have been good this offseason are Dumerville and of course, Ngata. There was some questions about Tim Jernigan but he is actually doing very well and is quick.
Mike Wise joined Vinny and Rob to discuss todays ruling by the United States Patent and Trademark Office canceling the Redskins trademark registration of the name
Vinny breaks down the Ravens offense after checking out their minicamp at the Castle in Owings Mills.
John Eisenberg joined Ed and Steve to talk about the Ravens mandatory mini-camp.
On the offense side, it will be interesting especially for the running backs. We will most likely here about Ray Rice's suspension in the next week or so. Although we are still waiting to hear about Rice's future, we still have young and talented running backs including Bernard Pierce and rookie Lorenzo Taliaferro.
Another talented played, Brandon Flowers, was cut from the Chiefs. It is highly doubtful that he will unemployed for long. Apparently two teams, the Ravens and the Vikings are both interested in him. He will be back, somewhere just not with the Chiefs.
It's down to the wire for Ravens star running back Ray Rice. It could be just a matter of days before he knows his fate.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he won't attend a Washington Redskins home game until the football team changes its name.
Playing hard on the field could cause some young players to end up with concussions. This weekend, the Ravens are making sure some young players understand the dangers.
Mark Herzlich joined Ed and Steve to talk about his new book on how he dealt with his cancer diagnosis and overcame the disease.
So what does Michael Felder see down the road for schools and the NCAA? Michael comments that "bigger schools want to give there players cash." They can afford. The smaller schools, obviously, feel the opposite because they can not afford this. The NCAA might have to change a little bit about they are governed.
Two rounds of winter weather are expected to start the work week
President Trump has declined to rule out sending ground troops into Iran, as the U.S. military confirms four military deaths on Day 3 of the war.
A fleet of ICE vehicles has reportedly arrived at a Maryland facility that some lawmakers are fighting to prevent from being used as a detention center.
State investigators said three Howard County police officers shot and killed a man early Sunday morning at an apartment complex in Columbia after he refused to drop a knife.
There are many future and current Paralympians who train in Baltimore through the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Bennett Blazers adaptive sports program.
A fleet of ICE vehicles has reportedly arrived at a Maryland facility that some lawmakers are fighting to prevent.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports on how the attacks on Iran could change gas prices.
Two rounds of winter weather are expected to start the work week
State investigators said three Howard County police officers shot and killed a man early Sunday morning at an apartment complex in Columbia after he refused to drop a knife.
There are many future and current Paralympians who train in Baltimore through the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Bennett Blazers adaptive sports program.
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.
Samaritan’s Feet and CIAA in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools, is distributing pairs of shoes to students at Hilton Elementary School.
Day cares, salons, restaurants, and other community-based businesses can sign up to host a Baltimore City YouthWorker this summer. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026.
The Baltimore County Police Department Community Partnership Academy invites residents to step inside, ask questions, and learn how community policing works in real life.
Baltimore’s Station North Arts District announces the first floor gallery at Area 405, one of the city’s most vital creative hubs, will be named The Dr. Leslie King Hammond Gallery, after the Baltimore art historian and educator.
WJZ talked to Lance Moore, owner of Baltimore’s Heavy Paper Company, to talk about sourcing wood from Camp Small.
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.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue was also keeping him off the field.
Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson began during an interview for the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator position.
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.
Two rounds of winter weather are expected to start the work week
Cold temperatures before warm-up in Maryland this week
Up-and-down temperatures this week in Maryland
Colder air is expected to return to Maryland at the start of this week.
Temperatures will rebound back to above normal readings later this week.
Meteorologist Greg Padgett has Maryland's latest forecast.
B&O Railroad Museum in Maryland is hosting free reading sessions with local leaders and celebrities for Read Across America Day.
Malia Hale with the National Aquarium in Baltimore explains how they care for cold stunned turtles.
"Southern Charm" star Craig Conover discusses the rise of people taking up sewing as a hobby.
The Anne Arundel County Public Library is hosting a slew of events to celebrate Women's History Month in Maryland.