I have stood at several podiums in my PR career, but I can't imagine the weight of being behind this one in the WH Briefing Room, which we saw during our recent West Wing tour. It is a reminder that the flag and logo behind it stands for democracy in the free world.

NEW | The Maryland Stadium Authority will remove 2,000 seats from Oriole Park's left field upper deck and add a gathering space, open to all ticketed fans. thebanner.com/sports/orioles…

ESPN is rolling out a fresh sheet for the '26-'27 #NHL season with its most technologically advanced studio yet @espnSteveLevy takes fans inside Studio W featuring real-time virtual environments, UHD capability & 148M pixels Including a visual nod to the late Barry Melrose

This is an SNL skit.

A Maryland mother’s deportation to Vietnam forces an agonizing choice buff.ly/OIg3S9k

INDYCAR is deeply saddened to learn of Gordon Johncock's passing. The 1976 series champion was known for his hard-charging, no-nonsense style that led him to two Indy 500 victories and 25 wins. "Gordy" was 90.

This app can be a rough place. But it’s also how I struck up a friendship with Dennis Haskins. That dude was on the Dukes of Hazzard in his youth and spent the last decade+ appearing at Minor League games & hitting karaoke bars after. He knew a good time. Rest easy, Mr. Belding.

Dennis Haskins Dies: 'Saved By The Bell's Mr. Belding Was 75 deadline.com/2026/09/dennis-…

not sure who is feistier today -- frustrated Baltimore sports fans or Baltimore media members

2026 ABS regular season, by the numbers ⚾ 10,557 challenges across 2,429 games. 5,686 calls overturned — 53.9%! Defense won 58.0% of challenges; batters won 48.9%. 🏆 Steven Jaschinski tops the qualified Power Score rankings: 61.0, with 47 calls upheld and 31 overturned across 19 plate games. 🥈 Derek Thomas: 60.5 🥉 Dexter Kelley: 60.2 📉 Andy Fletcher had the lowest qualified Power Score: 37.5, with 81 of 122 challenged calls overturned. 🔍 Hunter Wendelstedt was challenged the most: 167 times across 30 plate games — 5.57 per game! Rankings require 15 games behind the plate. Records reflect challenged calls. All four graphics below 👇 @MLB @MLBStats #MLB #ABS #Baseball

The late Bill O'Donnell deserves the Frick Award for his years on Orioles radio/TV with Chuck Thompson and his NBC's Game of the Week work. “I hope that sometime, somehow, that those who have the say in Cooperstown will remember that Bill O’Donnell belongs there.” -Chuck Thompson

Grateful for another trip around this ⚾️ 🌎 I live in! Thank you to all the wonderful people I worked with this year….you guys are the best! #Birdland a special thank you to you guys for hanging in there with us this season! If you need me in the near future…you can reach me at 1-800 UP A TREE it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors! 🏹 Love you guys! 👊

The Brazilian Portuguese commentary on that Tyler Loop field goal for the Ravens is exactly what everyone needs to hear right now

"Blame It on Rio" headline in Dallas?

PUT SOME RESPECT ON HIS NAME

I was hoping that Loop would do a two-kneed soccer goal-scoring slide to the pylon, but that kick and celebration were epic. #RavensFlock

“A trio in Rio!”

Pete Alonso led the AL in RBI He led the NL (and tied for MLB lead) in 2022 He’s the first player to have a season leading each league in RBI in his career (RBI since 1920)

Yankees announce today's game will not be played and will not be rescheduled.

I’m giving the field the benefit of the doubt until we see reason not to, once the players are on it. But I will present real photos I just took. 1st Photo: The 10 yard line, between the hashes. 2nd Photo: A sample of the artificial turf plugs threaded into the field.