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    James Earl Jones (left) and Nathan Carter, director of the Morgan State University choir, prepare to perform the national anthem at the 1993 All-Star Game at Camden Yards.
    Watch: James Earl Jones’ iconic national anthem at Camden Yards ‘penetrates the soul’
    In a singular performance, James Earl Jones recited “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the 1993 All-Star Game at Camden Yards, backed by the Morgan State University choir. Since his death, the moment has been brought to light 31 years later.
    Angel Reese has said her rivalry with Caitlin Clark is cordial, but Clark’s fans often cross the line in social media interactions. The WNBA commissioner doesn’t seem to understand why that’s a problem.
    Angel Reese’s burden once again dismissed with cold indifference, this time by the WNBA commissioner
    Cathy Engelbert got her answer wrong in a way that showed what she actually thinks about Angel Reese’s role in helping grow the WNBA.
    Crowds in Portland, Maine, watch a live broadcast of the debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.
    Kamala Harris channeled Clair Huxtable to counter Donald Trump’s debate falsehoods
    There were moments during Trump’s ranting that Harris’ face in the split-screen shot said it all — “Go ahead and keep talking, kid.”
    Maryland native Karen Potts, 19, competes in the “American Ninja Warrior” finals.
    Why a Maryland woman’s turn on ‘American Ninja Warrior’ is bigger than TV
    Maryland native Karen Potts focuses on the fun and not the falling on “American Ninja Warrior,” inadvertently proving why Title IX is so important for women in sports.
    Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman watches from the on-deck circle as shortstop Gunnar Henderson bats Sunday at Camden Yards.
    Jon Meoli: As the Orioles search for an offensive fix, here’s one to avoid
    This team is running a real risk of going into the playoffs playing 100 games’ worth of .500 baseball.

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    Albert Suárez delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ depth from unlikely sources is helping them stay afloat
    Without these players, this season might look a lot different.
    Harry Huntley will be sworn in Monday night as the new alderman for downtown Annapolis.
    Annapolis Democrats picked the city’s newest alderman. Others already want his job.
    The Annapolis Democratic Central Committee chose Harry Huntley to replace former Alderwoman Elly Tierney, who is moving to Cape Cod.
    Isaiah Likely was Lamar Jackson’s favorite target against the Chiefs in Week 1, hauling in nine passes. It’s the one reception he couldn't quite make that everyone will remember.
    He was out. But Isaiah Likely kept the Ravens in the game until the end.
    Isaiah Likely's 111-yard, one touchdown night will be remembered for the wrong reason. The 24-year-old did so much to keep the Ravens in the battle with the Chiefs.
    Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has said he’s using his fourth-quarter fumble in the AFC championship game as motivation to be better this season. That’s the best way to use the sting of that loss, Kyle Goon writes.
    The Ravens should be angry about AFC title loss to the Chiefs. That feeling could propel them to the Super Bowl.
    Franchise history shows us that the frustration of coming close could actually get the Ravens back in the Super Bowl. It worked for the 2012 team.
    Scott Baio during his speech on the first day of the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio.
    Election rhetoric is all fun and games until a former heartthrob targets you online
    A local native and author got a reminder several years ago of the perils of social media politics when a celebrity insulted her to his followers. Expect more of that this election cycle.

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    The Ravens couldn’t get past the Chiefs last season, and will open with them this year. Even after significant offseason changes, much is expected of this Baltimore team — because the championship window only stays open for so long.
    A rapid-fire guide to the Ravens’ 2024 quest for a Super Bowl
    We get it: Offseason NFL news can be difficult to follow. Need a CliffsNotes version as you prepare for another Baltimore Ravens season? Look no further.
    I blame the TSA for the way people dress at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Comfy to the point of slobby is the only way to travel.
    Is BWI the airport for people who dress like slobs?
    All I can say is that they confirm my suspicions. BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, the easy go-easy come airport, is for slobs. It's good to be among friends.
    "Office Space," the 1999 movie starring Ron Livingston, is the ultimate workplace comedy.
    Labor Day: 10 workplace movies to watch and celebrate that you don’t work there
    From "The Devil Wears Prada" to "Monsters Inc," here are ten workplace comedies to delight you and make you happy you're not working there.
    Baltimore Ravens safety Beau Brade (6) gets ready for a new drill with teammates during the team’s Training Camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
    Howard County native Beau Brade dreamed of playing for the Ravens. The reality is even better.
    Howard County native Beau Brade hoped he would one day play for Baltimore, but the winding path to get there has been more rewarding than he imagined.
    The hardest part of this year's election campaign starts after Labor Day, and there's plenty for Maryland Democrats to fret.
    These 5 election nightmares may keep Maryland Democrats awake after Labor Day
    Be forewarned. This is a Dougie Downer kind of column. What goes up must come down. Democrats might be enjoying sweet dreams of November, but the hardest days of the campaign start right after Labor Day.

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    As students head back to school for the first week, it’s a relief for parents, as it the break they need from their kids.
    The kids are back in school. Thank goodness.
    The end of summer means kids are back in school and the end of being with your kids 24/7. Ring those school bells!
    The original house, which may have been started as early as 1681, was expanded in 1908. The expansion added water and additional space. A half-light door with handblown glass panels that once led outside now separates the older and newer sections.
    A Revolutionary War hero’s home is for sale in Annapolis. Maybe it’s a good thing.
    Laura and Kevin Smith knew they wanted a historic home. So when the Sands House came on the market in 2019, they bought it from a preservation group. Now, five years and a major renovation later, they’ve decided to sell the home of Revolutionary War soldier William Sands, one of the Maryland patriots who died on Aug. 27, 1776, in the Battle of Long Island.
    BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 28: Manager Brandon Hyde #18 of the Baltimore Orioles walks across the field during the game against the San Diego Padres at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
    Jon Meoli: Amid stop-start summer, the Orioles are trusting their process. As they should.
    Every point of evidence suggests the Orioles are not going to change how they approach and try to win each game. The processes they’re sticking to now were honed long before the team had such high expectations, and are what in many ways helped them earn those expectations.
    Blake Lively’s choice of florals and themed cocktails on a press tour for “It Ends With Us,” a movie about domestic violence, generated criticism. Here, she attends the London premiere on Aug. 8.
    Blake Lively’s movie is about a serious issue. Her press tour mostly isn’t.
    Blake Lively’s press tour for her latest movie, “It Ends With Us,” seemed more about florals, friends and self-promotion than domestic violence.
    Push off! The 200 cyclists who turned out for the Ride Against Hate Friday night in Annapolis prepare for the nine-mile ride to City Dock. The ride was planned after a predominantly Black cycling club was attacked with bear spray and racist slurs.
    Black bicyclists were attacked with bear spray in Annapolis. They responded with 2-wheeled love.
    More than 100 members of the predominantly Black Push’N Pedals Cycling Club and other cyclists kicked off a Ride Against Hate Friday night in response to an ugly episode of racism in Annapolis earlier this summer.