Orioles legend Adam Jones puts on an Orioles jersey for the last time after signing a one-day contract to officially retire as a Baltimore Oriole on Sept. 15, 2023.
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Venus Williams is back and she is not done
Venus Williams celebrates her win over Peyton Stearns during a match at the Citi Open tennis tournament.
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Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis’ oval
Bubba Wallace made history by becoming the first Black driver to win a major race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, clinching victory in the Brickyard 400 after a tense finish that included a rain delay, two overtimes, and fuel concerns. The win ends a 100-race drought, secures Wallace a playoff spot, and marks a milestone triumph for 23XI Racing.
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Gunman blames NFL, kills 4 in Manhattan office tower before taking own life
Shane Tamura, a former high school football player, killed four people in a Manhattan office building on July 28 before taking his own life, claiming in a note that he suffered from CTE and blaming the NFL for hiding the risks of brain injuries. Authorities say Tamura intended to target the NFL’s headquarters but entered the wrong floor, opening fire in the lobby and on the 33rd floor in a shocking attack that left an off-duty NYPD officer and a Blackstone executive among the dead.
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Orioles go all in on Harlem Park school, setting the bar for MLB community outreach
Through Major League Baseball’s Adopt-A-School program, the Orioles is making a long-term commitment to Harlem Park Elementary and Middle School, providing resources, mentorship and visibility to a historically underserved community.
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Venus Williams makes surprise return to tennis — and hopes Serena joins the fun
Venus Williams is returning to professional tennis after more than a year away, making a surprise comeback at the DC Open. While focused on enjoying the game and staying in the moment, Venus admits she misses playing alongside her sister Serena, who retired in 2022, and would love to see her return too.
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Carmelo Anthony comes home with a legacy-fueled vision for Baltimore
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony returned to Baltimore to announce a citywide cultural initiative that honors his legacy while empowering local youth through storytelling, mentorship and community programming. Centered on an upcoming exhibit at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, the project aims to inspire the next generation by celebrating Baltimore’s resilience and potential.
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Orioles ride good offense and Kremer’s arm to win series opener against the Miami Marlins
Dean Kremer pitched seven shutout innings and the Orioles’ offense delivered 12 hits to secure a 5-2 win over the Marlins on July 11. Key contributions came from Ryan O’Hearn, Ramon Laureano, and Jordan Westburg as Baltimore continued its post-May surge.
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Morgan State’s ‘Goalkeepers’ spotlights African Diaspora on the soccer field during World Cup
Student producers from Morgan State University’s Black SoccerLab are now analyzing culture and technique as part of “Goalkeepers,” a podcast and video series spotlighting African diasporic perspectives during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup.
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Coco Gauff handles bad memories and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to earn first French Open title
Coco Gauff won her first French Open title by defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4, overcoming past heartbreak and challenging windy conditions. The 21-year-old American captured her second Grand Slam trophy, becoming the first U.S. woman to win at Roland-Garros since Serena Williams in 2015.
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Celebrating hoops and history: Baltimore’s Milan Brown is just getting started
Milan Brown, a standout senior from Mercy High School in Baltimore, closed her high school basketball career with a storybook ending — hitting exactly 2,000 career points on her final free throws. Off the court, she’s authored two books, started a nonprofit and received 33 Division I offers, including from Harvard. Now headed to Wake Forest, she continues to balance elite athletics, academics, and community impact with drive and humility.
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Journalism comes from behind to win the Preakness 2 weeks after finishing 2nd in the Kentucky Derby
Journalism overcame mid-race contact and surged ahead to win the 150th Preakness Stakes, marking a triumphant comeback after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby. The victory gave trainer Michael McCarthy his second Triple Crown race win and made jockey Umberto Rispoli the first Italian to win a Triple Crown event.