Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Delle Donne played just three games the previous two seasons because of COVID-19 concerns and back issues. The former league MVP was 8 of 16 from the floor in 30 minutes.
Ariel Atkins scored 22 points and led four scorers in double figures as the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 89-71 on Thursday night.
Elena Delle Donne, the reigning WNBA MVP and a star on the defending champion Washington Mystics, is weighing whether she will play this season after a panel of doctors denied her request to opt out for medical reasons.
From actors to athletes, to top-level executives, the second-annual Baltimore Homecoming brought home Baltimore's best.
The Washington Mystics won their first WNBA championship, getting 22 points from Emma Meesseman and 21 from banged-up league MVP Elena Delle Donne to beat the Connecticut Sun 89-78 in Game 5 of the Finals on Thursday night.
The WNBA regular season begins May 24th, with CBS Sports Network to air its first game between the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky May 25th.
After winning their fourth WNBA championship in 2017, the Minnesota Lynx are celebrating their title differently in the nation's capital this year.
Geno Auriemma looks to make history with his 1000th career win as UCONN takes on Oklahoma Tuesday night.
The WNBA is changing its All-Star voting format and will allow players and media to now join fans in the selection process for the game's starters.
Coming off one of the most successful seasons in WNBA history on and off the court, the league has found ways to try to bring in new fans.
From the professional basketball court, to patrolling the streets. Howard County's "Officer of the Year" traded in her jersey for a cop uniform.
Since 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the anthem before NFL preseason games, citing racial injustice and police brutality, his movement has slowly spread across fields and courts in the U.S.
The WNBA is withdrawing its fines for teams and players that showed support of citizens and police involved in recent shootings by wearing black warmup shirts before and during games.
Did we forget who run the world?
Brenda Frese had a choice: Fly to Argentina to watch several of the nation's best high school basketball players, or take a 30-minute drive to check out a relatively unknown teenager named Alyssa Thomas.
PJM's board voted to extend a price cap, also called a "price collar," on its capacity market through 2030.
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks plans to introduce a new program to manage the deer population by utilizing firearms.
Two people were rescued after falling into a frozen river at Mariner Point Park in Harford County, according to the Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company.
A group of Maryland lawmakers is pushing for DHS and ICE leaders to address "deeply disturbing" conditions at an ICE facility in Baltimore.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.
A Maryland man was arrested days after police said he used a machete and a firearm to rob a homeowner in Anne Arundel County.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to cold rain and a risk of snow.
A 17-year-old will face charges after a 3-year-old accidentally shot himself in the ankle in Baltimore, police said.
PJM's board voted to extend a price cap, also called a "price collar," on its capacity market through 2030.
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks plans to introduce a new program to manage the deer population by utilizing firearms.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass is at the Baltimore Chef Shop to talk about their ultimate date cooking experience.
Make your day of love special with Radebaugh Florist, where they have a beautiful flower selection, and other Valentine’s Day favorites.
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore invites couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day all month long with an intimate dining experience at Winter Village Dine.
Dear Charles in Baltimore shows off its Valentine’s Day menu.
Walter’s Art Museum in Baltimore talks Black History Month.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt.
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Baltimore Orioles' spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, and the rest of the squad will follow later this week.
Buzz Williams took some time to address the big picture of a season gone wrong.
The Ravens announced Tuesday that Weaver will be their defensive coordinator under new coach Jesse Minter.
Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
President Trump says nearly all governors are welcome at the White House for a formal meeting and dinner next week, though the Democratic governors of Maryland and Colorado are still being excluded.
A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
Colin Demarco was arrested in January, months after he was seen in a Ring camera image at Vought's door, wearing a surgical mask and gloves.
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.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 2/13/2026
Maryland will get some nice weather on Saturday before conditions turn damp.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to cold rain and a risk of snow.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Chance of snow and rain by weekend's end in Maryland
PJM's board voted to extend a price cap, also called a "price collar," on its capacity market through 2030.
Spice Kitchen West African Grill introduces West African flavors to its Maryland customers | Black History Month
Two people were rescued after falling into a frozen river at Mariner Point Park in Harford County, according to the Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company (JMVFC).
A 17-year-old will face charges after a 3-year-old accidentally shot himself in the ankle in Baltimore, police said Friday.
A Maryland man was arrested days after police said he used a machete and a firearm to rob a homeowner in Anne Arundel County.