The DMV Power Rankings: One Team Left Standing
James Madison is the DMV’s last unbeaten team after Virginia Tech fell to Pitt. Richmond and Morgan State keep climbing while Maryland, William & Mary and Old Dominion continue to slide.
The Season That Ended With a Shrug
Baltimore spent, changed managers and promised a rebound. Instead, the Orioles finished 79-82, traded Adley Rutschman and entered another winter with the same leadership — and more questions than answers.
Maryland on the Map: What Officials Finally Admitted to the General Assembly
Maryland officials told lawmakers the MJC loses money throughout the year, MEDCO financed the Preakness IP with a $97 million unrated loan, and the Stadium Authority does not intend to seek additional state funding.
The DMV Power Rankings: Two Unbeatens, and Everybody Else Sorting Themselves Out
Virginia Tech and James Madison are the DMV’s last unbeaten teams, Maryland just suffered a 51-point loss, and the regional hierarchy is beginning to take shape after another chaotic weekend.
The Coalition Maryland Hasn’t Called Yet
A new track is being built in Florida’s horse country by serious people with serious money — fighting the same structural battle Maryland is fighting. Maryland should be on the phone. While Maryland’s Racing Commission held its August meeting largely in silence and the Governor’s office has yet to announce a single coalition partner for…
The DMV Power Rankings: The Weekend Everything Flipped
Virginia Tech jumps to No. 1, Virginia and Maryland fall, Morgan State makes its move, and William & Mary crashes after a chaotic weekend across DMV college football.
Maryland’s Path to Bowl Eligibility, Game by Game
After consecutive 4-8 seasons, Maryland enters 2026 needing six wins and a bowl berth. The schedule provides a realistic path — but little room for wasted opportunities.
The Coalition Maryland Hasn’t Called Yet
Florida’s Gilligan Racing is building a new thoroughbred track to protect racing from the same consolidation pressures Maryland faces. With Pimlico being rebuilt and the Preakness secured, Maryland should be talking to them now.
The Ravens Fired the Guy Who Won Them a Super Bowl. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Baltimore fired the coach who delivered a Super Bowl and nearly two decades of stability. Now Jesse Minter inherits a championship-caliber roster, a new offense, enormous expectations — and almost no margin for error.
Maryland Soccer Is Doing It Again, and This Time Nobody’s Surprised
Maryland men’s soccer is 3-0, ranked No. 4 nationally and already has a top-10 victory. After falling one win short of the College Cup last season, Sasho Cirovski’s Terps look built for another November run.
Navy Doesn’t Rebuild. It Just Reloads. Believe It Again in 2026.
Navy replaces its quarterback, its biggest offensive playmakers and its defensive coordinator in 2026. The schedule still gives Brian Newberry’s Midshipmen a legitimate path to ten wins — and finally, an American Conference title game.
Maryland Football Is Selling Hope Again. Don’t Buy It Yet.
Maryland football has a talented sophomore quarterback, a friendlier schedule and another fresh reason for optimism. But after consecutive 4-8 seasons, Mike Locksley and the Terps need wins — not another offseason sales pitch.
Buzz Williams’ Second Year Is the One That Actually Tells Us Something
Buzz Williams got patience after a 12-21 debut at Maryland. Year two is different. With a full offseason to build the roster his way, this season should finally tell us whether the Terps are actually moving forward.
While the WNBA Fights Over Sophie Cunningham, Maryland Quietly Stays the Course
While Sophie Cunningham and the WNBA fight a national battle over transgender athletes, Maryland has quietly stayed the course. Five years of legislation aimed at changing the state’s girls’ sports policy have ended without a floor vote.
Who Actually Paid for the New M&T Bank Stadium
The Ravens recently completed a $489 million renovation of M&T Bank Stadium, funded largely by public bonds from a 2022 state law. Team President Sashi Brown thanked Maryland residents and politicians. The Ravens retain all revenue from the stadium, while taxpayers face questions about the project’s returns on their investment.
Zion Elee Is the Best Recruit Maryland Has Ever Signed. Now He Has to Prove It Matters.
Zion Elee is the highest-rated recruit Maryland football has ever signed. The five-star freshman already represents a recruiting breakthrough. Now comes the harder part: turning unprecedented potential into production.
Camden Yards Emerges as Front-Runner for 2030 MLB All-Star Game, 37 Years After Its Last Turn
Baltimore may host the 2030 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, marking its first since 1993. Although the Orioles have not submitted a formal bid, support is growing due to the ballpark’s renovations and city incentives. Economic projections are tempered by skepticism about actual tourism impact versus initial estimates.
The Baltimore Sun Got the World Cup Wrong. Watch the Fans.
The Baltimore Sun portrayed Baltimore’s exclusion from the 2026 World Cup as a fortunate escape, but fans see it differently. While host cities face challenges, the cultural exchange and tourism generated by the event could have greatly benefited Baltimore, which actively pursued hosting. The city lost an opportunity without transparent reasoning.
Why FIFA Really Passed Over Baltimore — And Whether the City Has Caught Up
Baltimore’s bid to host the World Cup in 2026 faced rejection in 2022, attributed to factors like inadequate transit and hotel capacity. Four years later, crime rates have significantly decreased, but hotel inventory has worsened. While transit improvements are planned, the city must address hotel shortages to strengthen future bids for international events.
Supreme Court Clears States to Bar Transgender Athletes From Girls’ Sports — Where Does That Leave Maryland?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can restrict girls’ sports teams to biological females, affecting laws in West Virginia and Idaho. This 6-3 decision allows states to define eligibility without individual assessments of transgender athletes, impacting future legislation like Maryland’s proposed “Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act.”
Baltimore Wasn’t Spared — It Was Passed Over
Baltimore’s bid for the 2026 World Cup, in partnership with Washington, D.C., was rejected despite strong logistics and local support. The decision not only disappointed city leaders but also highlighted a missed opportunity for economic and cultural exposure. As Baltimore grapples with this setback, future bids may rely on renewed leadership and advocacy.
Maryland Spent $1.2 Billion on Baltimore’s Stadiums. What Are the Teams Spending on Baltimore’s Kids?
The New York Yankees recently honored 11,500 Bronx students for achievements in academics and community service, raising questions about Baltimore’s teams’ community contributions. Despite Maryland’s substantial financial support for stadiums, the Orioles’ outreach has diminished, lacking formal programs for local schools. There’s a growing demand for accountability regarding public investments in private franchises.
Maryland Spent $450 Million. Churchill Downs Bought the Crown Jewel. Moore Wasn’t Invited.
This Saturday, Democratic governors from four states will attend the Kentucky Derby, hosted by Kentucky’s Governor Beshear. Notably absent is Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore, who is kicking off his reelection campaign in Maryland. The situation raises questions about party optics and the financial relationship between Maryland and Churchill Downs.
NFL Draft Coming to the National Mall — A Win for DC’s Suburbs, Another Missed Moment for Baltimore
Washington, D.C. will host the 2027 NFL Draft on the National Mall, anticipated to attract over 1 million fans, breaking previous records. The event will include a concert series and fan festival, greatly benefiting nearby Maryland suburbs. However, Baltimore remains sidelined, despite its strong football tradition and proximity.
Carmelo Anthony Joins Baltimore Soccer Stadium Project — Big Vision or Big Risk?
Carmelo Anthony’s involvement in a proposed soccer stadium project in Baltimore has sparked interest, but concerns remain about taxpayer funding and past development failures. While supporters argue it could boost the local economy and community, critics caution against overstated benefits. The project’s viability hinges on private investment and minimal public risk.
