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Melissa is a Hagerstown nail salon owner and mother of four. When she was 19, she was convicted of theft. She paid full restitution. Decades later, ICE has threatened to deport Melissa for that crime. Her adopted hometown is fighting back. thebaltimorebanner.com/community/loca…

Remembering Greg Gumbel, the trailblazing voice of the Ravens’ first Super Bowl win thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/ravens-…

The only franchise that ends that sentence with a period.

Jake Irvin began his Fourth of July with a barefoot moment of zen on the field at Nationals Park. Eight shutout innings later, the 27-year-old right-hander looked like an all-star. washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/07…

Meet Bub Carrington, the 18-year-old from Baltimore who unexpectedly landed with his hometown @WashWizards in this week's draft. washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/06…

For @washingtonpost: Revisiting Willie Mays’ long, fraught relationship with a small city in western Maryland washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/06…

When it comes to the next home for the NFL’s Commanders, “no one is going to put together a better package than the state of Maryland,” @GovWesMoore tells @SapnaBansil. Read more in @BaltimoreBanner: thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power…

The risks of football have been well documented, and for some, that's changed how they see tackle football for kids. But in some communities of color, the commitment and belief in youth football remains strong. @SapnaBansil reports.

NPR’s “All Things Considered” on Thursday featured the new youth tackle football project from our @PovichCenter and @HowardCenterUMD! READ the project: cnsmaryland.org/youth-football LISTEN to the NPR segment: npr.org/2024/02/08/123…

Gov. Wes Moore and other state officials expressed anger and disappointment that they were not informed of plans to sell the Baltimore Orioles – but also indicated they’re pleased with the outcome of the sale. cnsmaryland.org/2024/01/31/moo…

As the MD General Assembly considers medical aid in dying legislation here’s a look at how it’s working in DC by @SapnaBansil at @CNSmd cnsmaryland.org/2024/01/26/as-…

Maryland women post complete performance in rout of Purdue (⁦@SapnaBansil⁩) washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/01…

The Baltimore Ravens are making a terrible mistake honoring Ray Rice. He's no 'legend' usatoday.com/story/sports/c…

Despite last night’s loss, the Caps head into the Christmas hiatus as one of the league’s surprise stories. “I really like what we’ve done,” Spencer Carbery said. “Our guys should be proud of that.”

Coach Tasha Butts died of breast cancer in October. The Hoyas have honored her memory with their best start to a season in decades. wapo.st/4atXr1w

Kevin DiLegge and Matt Burdette met nine years ago through @GoTeamASA. Through their enduring friendship, they became the first duo team to complete the @Marine_Marathon 50k.

Introducing the 2023-24 Maryland women’s basketball team

Rodman red-carded in season finale as Washington Spirit misses out on the NWSL playoffs. Match report By ⁦@SapnaBansil⁩ washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/10…

Americans are divided on whether athletes should speak on social and political causes. But a clear majority support advocacy for voting rights. With @EmGusk washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/10…

From Camden Yards, where fans gravitated to the Brooks Robinson statues before first pitch Tuesday. This story, with @SapnaBansil, will update: washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/09…