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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 Cecil County man has been arrested and is being held without bond after stalking and assaulting two women in May.
A single severe thunderstorm moved through central Anne Arundel County during the 8 o'clock hour Friday evening.
Baltimore City is continuing to crack down on smoke shops that are selling illegal and unregulated products.
A Glen Burnie man is being held without bond after Anne Arundel County police say he struck another driver in the head multiple times with a tire iron during a suspected road rage incident, leaving the victim hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
With control of the U.S. House at stake, one Maryland Congressional primary campaign is pitting two powerful Democrats against each other.
Baltimore City School officials are denying claims from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that the district coordinated with the agency in the arrests of two adults at a pre-school graduation.
Our next chance of severe storms arrives on Sunday.
Seven Harford County schools are closing early Friday due to a lack of air conditioning amid extreme heat in Maryland.
A Cecil County man has been arrested and is being held without bond after stalking and assaulting two women in May.
A single severe thunderstorm moved through central Anne Arundel County during the 8 o'clock hour Friday evening.
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.
WJZ is live at the newly-opened CRAVE Towson location trying out some of their bubble waffle cones and crepes.
Vice President of Public Impact Initiatives, Beth Blauer, joins us in studio to talk about the Baltimore Strategic Impact Initiative.
Old Line Grill specializes in pit style meats, Maryland-style pit beef, and hand cut fries.
WJZ takes a visit to Baltimore's Pratt Street Market.
The Maryland Science Center is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Pete Alonso homered to cap a six-run third inning against Bryan Woo, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood three homers by the Seattle Mariners in a 7-5 victory Thursday night.
Tyler Loop lived out a kicker's nightmare last season, when his miss from 44 yards kept the Baltimore Ravens out of the playoffs.
Jackson Holliday hit his third career grand slam, Brandon Young pitched seven scoreless innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 on Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Orioles have lost four in a row for the first time since a five-game skid from April 30 to May 4.
Josh Naylor hit a grand slam during a five-run fifth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Monday night.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
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.
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.
Maryland will continue to see hot and muggy weather. Storms will move in during the afternoon.
Our next chance of severe storms arrives on Sunday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
High heat, storm chances on Friday in Maryland
More storm chances, rising heat in Maryland on Friday
A single severe thunderstorm moved through central Anne Arundel County during the 8 o'clock hour Friday evening.
Baltimore City is continuing to crack down on smoke shops that are selling illegal and unregulated products.
This week on Purple Playbook, two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith and WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze break down the biggest headlines from Ravens mandatory camp. Lamar Jackson discusses the challenges of learning Declan Doyle’s new system while Calais Campbell makes his return to Baltimore. #Ravens #LamarJackson #BaltimoreRavens #NFL #RavensFlock
A Glen Burnie man is being held without bond after Anne Arundel County police say he struck another driver in the head multiple times with a tire iron during a suspected road rage incident, leaving the victim hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Queer City Sports offers Baltimore's LGBTQ+ community a space to play sports, have fun and meet people.