Jayquann Johnson was 8 years old when he ventured onto the Clifton Park Golf Course – across the street from where his father was killed – to simply hit golf balls and pick up pointers. Instead, Johnson discovered First Tee, a program weaving together life and golf skills. Johnson, now the community outreach coordinator at First Tee Greater Baltimore, attended St. Frances … [Read more...] about Free youth golf initiatives around Baltimore help overcome barriers
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How the Orioles’ Dominican Republic-born bullpen trio is bonding
During the winter months, Orioles relief pitchers Seranthony Domínguez and Gregory Soto train together in their native country, the Dominican Republic, continuing a friendship they’ve built over the past three years. They, along with closer Félix Bautista, are a part of a unique trio: Baltimore is the only team in Major League Baseball with three Dominican Republic-born relief … [Read more...] about How the Orioles’ Dominican Republic-born bullpen trio is bonding
Pass rush coach Chuck Smith sets record straight on Ravens’ defensive turnaround: ‘Zach Orr did it’
Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Ravens pass rush coach Chuck Smith shared that it was Defensive Coordinator Zach Orr was the one to turn the Ravens’ defense around in 2024. Five weeks into the season, the Baltimore Ravens sat with a 3-2 record. They’d lost by a toe against the Kansas City Chiefs in the opener, 20-27, but followed up with a … [Read more...] about Pass rush coach Chuck Smith sets record straight on Ravens’ defensive turnaround: ‘Zach Orr did it’
Do the Ravens have a Thurman Thomas/Barry Sanders problem at tight end?
Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images When you have the greatest in franchise history as your starter, it’s hard pivoting to the younger player who may be greater. One of my favorite stories in the history of football is the Bedlam Series of 1987. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are facing the Oklahoma Sooners. “It was my senior year. We were getting ready to play the … [Read more...] about Do the Ravens have a Thurman Thomas/Barry Sanders problem at tight end?
AFC Notes: Joe Flacco, Mark Andrews, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
Browns Browns QB Joe Flacco was in the headlines recently as he again talked about being a mentor with two rookie quarterbacks in the room. Flacco has explicitly said he doesn’t want to be a mentor. However, he clarified those comments by saying he wants to be a helpful, good teammate, but being a mentor is not what drove him to make a return to the NFL. “Listen, everybody … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Joe Flacco, Mark Andrews, Browns, Ravens, Steelers