The chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali, Karthikeyan Deenadayalan, has been charged with violating the Port and Waterways Safety Act for allegedly failing to report hazardous conditions on the ship prior to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Prosecutors also filed a deferred prosecution agreement, with details to be released.
The Atlanta Falcons have placed a franchise tag on TE Kyle Pitts, but trade rumors persist. The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly interested, with Pitts seen as a potential future replacement for Travis Kelce in Kansas City.
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's X bio sparked outrage and suspension calls after appearing to feature a profile picture combining Russell Wilson and Adolf Hitler. However, fans soon questioned the validity of the outrage, suggesting the post was exaggerated for clicks and that Jackson was being unfairly targeted.
Haiti's national football team is returning to the World Cup after 52 years, challenging stereotypes of a nation often defined by turmoil. Representing a diaspora of players, many born abroad, the team aims to showcase Haiti's resilience and a different narrative beyond its struggles.
Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen faced racist and hateful trolling on X after posting a family photo celebrating his 'HinJew' blended family. Social media users questioned the Jewish identity of his children, who are Hindu.
Britain faces dual 'churns' - electoral and economic - as the old political and economic order breaks down. Andy Burnham's diagnosis of 40 years of misguided economic policy and his proposals face resistance from market forces and existing fiscal rules, highlighting the challenges in transitioning to a new social democracy.
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly evaluating RB Alvin Kamara's roster fit, with the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs emerging as potential trade destinations. Contract adjustments and GM comments fuel speculation about Kamara's future.
A federal judge has denied a request to postpone the civil trial for claims stemming from the 2024 Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, rejecting arguments from companies facing criminal charges. The trial is set to begin June 1, with victims' families urging the court to maintain the schedule.
Napoleon Solo, a 7-1 longshot, won the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, Maryland, overcoming previous fifth-place finishes. The race saw a wide-open field as Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was scratched.
Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.
The Los Angeles Rams have experienced a pretty successful run on the field in the last two seasons, with ranking 2nd in the NFL West in the 2025 season, sparking hope among fans. With 12 wins and 5 losses, the Los Angeles Rams faced a brutal loss against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship. Ahead of the new season, the Los Angeles Rams are focusing on fixing the roster.
Spirit Airlines pilot Jon Jackson's final flight was canceled when the low-cost carrier suddenly ceased operations on Saturday. His son, a Southwest pilot, arranged an impromptu retirement celebration upon landing at Baltimore-Washington International, complete with water cannon salute and champagne. Spirit Airlines, which had filed for bankruptcy twice, shut down after 34 years due to rising fuel costs linked to the US-Israel war on Iran.
Veteran defensive end Calais Campbell is returning to the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year deal, his 19th NFL season. The six-time Pro Bowler, who will turn 40 on Sept. 1, played for the Ravens from 2020-2022 and recorded 6.5 sacks with the Arizona Cardinals last season, tied for his most since 2018. A second-round pick by the Cardinals in 2008, Campbell has 117 career sacks.
Bayern Munich beat PSG 5-4 in a Champions League semi-final first leg at Parc des Princes, with six different scorers across both teams delivering what pundits called a 'generational classic'. Michael Olise, Harry Kane and Luis Díaz scored for Bayern, while Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored for PSG. The tie is poised at 5-4 heading into next week's return leg in Munich.
The Baltimore Ravens signed undrafted Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia on Tuesday, three days before his scheduled rookie minicamp tryout. Pavia, who became the first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted in 12 years, led Vanderbilt to its first double-digit win season in school history (10-3) and was named SEC Offensive Player of the Year and first-team All-American. The Ravens also signed undrafted Connecticut quarterback Joe Fagnano, giving both equal opportunity to compete for the No. 3 quarterback spot.
The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora after a 10-17 start to the season. Cora, who led the team to a 2018 World Series title, will be replaced on an interim basis by Triple-A manager Chad Tracy, as the organization also parts ways with five coaching staff members.
The Smithsonian Institution's historic carousel reopened Friday on the National Mall after nearly three years of restoration. The carousel, originally from Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore, holds special significance as it was desegregated on Aug. 28, 1963 — the same day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his 'I Have A Dream' speech. Sharon Langley, who was the first Black child to ride that day as an infant, rode again at the reopening on a horse called Freedom Rider.
The Smithsonian carousel reopened Friday after nearly three years of restoration, featuring rides originally from Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore. The carousel holds special significance as it was desegregated on August 28, 1963 — the same day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his 'I Have A Dream' speech. Sharon Langley, who was just 11 months old when she became the first Black child to ride the carousel that day, returned this week to ride a horse named Freedom Rider. The ribbon-cutting honored African American adults from Baltimore who were among the first to desegregate the carousel in the 1960s.
Zoila Guerra Sandoval, 48, an undocumented Guatemalan immigrant, faces deportation despite receiving promises of protection from the Biden administration after her co-parent José Mynor López was killed in the 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse. Her 7-year-old U.S. citizen daughter allows her to qualify for parole in place, but USCIS denied her application in an April 14 letter and placed her in removal proceedings. Her initial hearing is scheduled for July.
