The Lakers acquire five-time All-Star Luka Doncic in a deal that positions him as their star of the future and sends nine-time All-Star Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round draft pick to Dallas.

Maryland politicians stepped up support for Black History Month despite attacks on diversity initiatives by President Donald Trump.

Baltimore is hiring Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Tyler Santucci as its linebackers coach, according to the NFL Network.

Morgan State University has launched a task force to address the decline in Black male enrollment, a trend affecting both the school and HBCUs nationwide. While Morgan has seen record-breaking total enrollment, the percentage of Black male students has dropped from 43% in 2015 to

Plungers ran into the cold Chesapeake Bay on Saturday, marking the 29th annual Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge. The fundraising event, in which individuals pledge $100 or more for the chance to brave icy waters, saw a huge turnout. Those plunging are doing so in

Unrelated crashes  — including a motorist who sped away from the scene of a fatal collision — killed two people overnight in Howard County.

Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed budget would cut approximately 400 jobs from the University System of Maryland, totaling $45 million in workforce reductions. USM Chancellor Jay Perman warned that the $111 million in overall cuts will impact student services, faculty-to-student ratios

The Terps scored the first seven goals while holding the Spiders scoreless for more than 30 minutes in a season-opening win.

Reyna Villegas, a longtime Highlandtown business owner and community leader, says fear of ICE raids has left the neighborhood unusually quiet. Though a U.S. citizen, she stays informed through an online group chat where parents share concerns over rumored enforcement actions at

Adley Rutschman didn’t get into specifics about what ailed him at the plate, but the Orioles star expressed optimism for the 2025 season.

Former Gov. Martin O’Malley lost the election for Democratic National Committee chair, as the party seeks a new path forward.

Baltimore City students showed small improvements in math and reading over the past two years but continue to lag behind the national average and other large metropolitan districts, according to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress. In addition, Baltimore students

Americans must become more critical consumers of information whether it involves California's water supply or local events.

Maryland's budget concerns don't justifying revoking liability under the Child Victims Act, Maryland attorneys write in a guest opinion piece.

Harford County Public Schools is proposing to cut 150 positions and reduce employee raises to help close a $60 million budget deficit. Superintendent Sean Bulson said the reductions, though difficult, are necessary to ensure financial sustainability, but acknowledged they will

Congress should think twice before extending a tax giveaway to billionaires, writes John A. Ragosta.

The chaotic scenes that unfolded as hostages were set free this week underscored the lack of humanity inherent in Hamas, writes Armstrong Williams.

The group will examine the underlying causes of declining enrollment and retention of Black males in higher education.

Orioles players guest bartended for fans at PBR Baltimore during the club’s Birdland Caravan. 🎥: Karl Ferron & Jacob Meyer, The Baltimore Sun

A new U.S. House bill introduced by Rep. Josh Brecheen aims to ban the purchase of junk food, including soft drinks and candy, with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Supporters argue the bill would promote healthier eating and reduce taxpayer burdens,