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The Baltimore Ravens are mourning the loss of superfan Wes Henson, best known as "Captain Dee-Fense."
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The Baltimore Ravens are mourning the loss of superfan Wes Henson, best known as "Captain Dee-Fense."
The Baltimore Ravens are trading edge rusher Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers, the NFL announced.
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is celebrating 10 years of his nonprofit and speaking out about the team's defense after a disappointing loss.
This week on Purple Connection, WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze, Grace Grill, Tim Barbalace, and Giana Han discuss one of the worst losses in Ravens history. Has this Ravens team officially hit rock bottom? Is there still hope to salvage the season, or is it time to panic?
This week on Purple Playbook, WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze and 2x Super Bowl Champion Torrey Smith break down the latest Ravens storylines. With injuries piling up across the roster, the Ravens prepare for a tough matchup against the Houston Texans. Torrey shares who he expects to step up in key roles and how the Ravens can game-plan around the injuries.
Dylan Beavers hit a winning single — his first walk-off hit — off Kyle Nicolas to give Baltimore its seventh victory in eight games
Rafael Devers homered, doubled and drove in two runs to help Justin Verlander earn career win No. 265 as the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-2 to take two of three games in their series.
This week on Purple Playbook, WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze and 2x Super Bowl Champion Torrey Smith discuss Kyle Hamilton’s record-breaking extension and why the Ravens made him the highest-paid safety in NFL history. They also break down the Ravens' initial 53-man roster and debate if this is the most talented Ravens roster of all time.
Keyon Martin returned an interception for a touchdown, Tyler Loop kicked a 61-yard field goal and the Baltimore Ravens completed an unbeaten preseason with a 30-3 rout of the Washington Commanders.
Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh homered and Taijuan Walker pitched six scoreless innings as the Phillies beat the Orioles 5-0.
Kyle Schwarber homered twice, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 13-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Gunnar Henderson hit a three-run homer in a four-run eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Saturday for their seventh victory in 10 games.
Rookie Cade Horton tossed two-hit ball over five innings, and the Chicago Cubs overcame a terrific start by Trevor Rogers to beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0.
WJZ joined the Savannah Bananas and the Dad Bod Cheer Squad ahead of their Baltimore games.
A former Major League Baseball player died Sunday while trying to save swimmers from a rip tide off the coast of South Carolina, authorities said.
Janson Junk allowed five hits over seven innings to prevail in a pitcher's duel with former Marlins standout Trevor Rogers, Derek Hill drove in two runs and Xavier Edwards homered to help Miami beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0.
Gervonta Davis is accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend on Father's Day, according to police
Gunnar Henderson drove in four runs in extra innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 10-6 in 11 innings Monday night in Arlington.
Cedric Mullins and Gary Sánchez hit back-to-back home runs to give Baltimore the lead and Félix Bautista finished off the Orioles' 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday with his second straight save.
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
Washington, D.C.'s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation's capital as part of an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia government to build a new stadium.
Spencer Torkelson hit his eighth homer, Javier Báez had three hits from the ninth spot in the batting order and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.
Attorneys representing some of the student-athletes filed a motion on Tuesday requesting the court to expedite the collection of evidence in the case.
Maryland basketball fans are calling former head coach Kevin Willard a traitor and a sellout after he jumped ship for a new program on Sunday.
As millions of people keep an eye on their March Madness brackets, the Maryland Attorney General's Office is keeping an eye out for scams and illegal betting.
A string of shootings involving teenagers across Maryland over the past week is raising renewed concerns about youth gun violence and access to firearms.
The president, in pushing for the Save America Act, claimed on social media that Maryland "just had 500,000 Fake Mail-In Ballots revealed."
Gunnar Henderson hit his 10th homer and was 4 for 5 with two RBIs to help the Baltimore Orioles avoid a series sweep with a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
It is graduation season, which can be a time of celebration, but experts are issuing a warning as there is also an increased risk for scams as new graduates navigate jobs, housing, and finances for the first time.
Afternoon temperatures are expected reach into the mid to upper 90s through Wednesday
A string of shootings involving teenagers across Maryland over the past week is raising renewed concerns about youth gun violence and access to firearms.
The president, in pushing for the Save America Act, claimed on social media that Maryland "just had 500,000 Fake Mail-In Ballots revealed."
Afternoon temperatures are expected reach into the mid to upper 90s through Wednesday
Outside the track, protestors made their voices heard, demanding an end to horse racing altogether one day after a 3-year-old colt collapsed and died during a race at Laurel Park.
Thousands are marking a new chapter around the country, including two Marylanders, a mother and son who both received their degrees on the same day.
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.
Here’s what to expect with the 2026 Preakness Stakes being held at Laurel Park in Maryland.
Laurel Park in Maryland is kicking off the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, considered a ladies day out.
Horse racing expert Frank Vespe talks Thoroughbred horse racing ahead of the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
Giant Food continues its annual tradition of making the Black Eyed Susan blanket ahead of Preakness.
Lohr’s Orchard in Maryland is preparing for the height of Strawberry season.
Gunnar Henderson hit his 10th homer and was 4 for 5 with two RBIs to help the Baltimore Orioles avoid a series sweep with a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Outside the track, protestors made their voices heard, demanding an end to horse racing altogether one day after a 3-year-old colt collapsed and died during a race at Laurel Park.
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Baltimore Ravens will play four primetime games and one international game during the 2026 regular season.
Thoroughbred horse trainer Brittany Russell is the latest woman with a chance to etch her name into horse racing history when the Preakness kicks off in Maryland.
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.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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.
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.
Maryland temperatures heat up this week
Temperatures heat up into the 90s this week in Maryland
Afternoon temperatures are expected reach into the mid to upper 90s through Wednesday
Temperatures across Maryland will peak in the 90s over the next few days
Warmer weather in Maryland for Preakness weekend
Maryland temperatures heat up this week
Recent gun violence with minors in Baltimore area raises concerns
Recent gun violence with minors in Baltimore area raises concerns
Temperatures heat up into the 90s this week in Maryland
Experts warn about scams targeting new graduates