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Hanging on every word: North American Scrabble champion crowned in Baltimore as game turns spectator sport

BALTIMORE — Contemplative murmurs gave way to a chorus of realization and shouts as spectators watched the action unfold. Several clapped. One announced: “I think we have a new champion, everybody.”

Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022

Initial suspension of Browns QB Deshaun Watson makes him eligible to play Ravens in first game back

The suspension of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has him eligible to play the Baltimore Ravens in his first game back

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

Retro: Peach cake is a Baltimore delicacy, but what makes it so special?

BALTIMORE — The recent death of beloved baker George Simon, who had shops in Cockeysville and previously Taylor Avenue and Loch Raven Boulevard, came at a time of year when he would have been eliciting smiles with his peach cakes.

Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022

Ravens HC John Harbaugh weighs in on criticism of QB Lamar Jackson by anonymous DC

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh defends quarterback Lamar Jackson following an anonymous defensive coordinator's comments.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 29, 2022

At training camp, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s contract status is notable. So is his participation.

BALTIMORE — As Lamar Jackson and the Ravens continue their negotiations over the most important contract in franchise history, the star quarterback’s most important gesture of the process might’ve also been the simplest: He showed up for work Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Jul 29, 2022

Black family sues Sesame Place, alleging discrimination

A Baltimore family is suing a Sesame Street-themed amusement park for $25 million in federal court over claims of racial discrimination

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Rays blow late lead again, then rally to beat Orioles in 10

BALTIMORE — Manager Kevin Cash has talked repeatedly about the need for his Rays to be more productive offensively, especially early in games. So when they scored three runs over the first two innings Wednesday, they seemed to be on the right track.

Tribune News Service · Jul 28, 2022

Orioles sign, introduce No. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday: ‘I want to be up here as fast as possible’

BALTIMORE — As Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said at a table in Camden Yards’ auxiliary clubhouse with a first overall pick beside him, he couldn’t help but reflect on the previous time he had done so.

Tribune News Service · Jul 28, 2022

Man who was shot by wife in DC and accused of sexual abuse while working at day care is facing 13 charges

BALTIMORE — A man who was shot at a Washington, D.C., hotel by his wife, who accused him of molesting children at her Owings Mills day care center, now faces more than a dozen criminal charges.

Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022

Rays blow late lead to Orioles, lose fourth straight

BALTIMORE — Shane McClanahan overcame a rough start Tuesday in his first game for the Rays after his All-Star appearance a week earlier.

Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022