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Under Armour to become Major League Baseball’s uniform provider

March 4, 2020 at 2:34 a.m.

Under Armour will outfit all Major League Baseball players beginning in 2020 under an agreement reached with the league — the Baltimore brand's first such partnership with a major American...

Kent Desormeaux riding Exaggerator (R) wins the 141st Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Corey J. Lanerie riding Cherry Wine congratualtes him.

Exaggerator surges to victory in muddy Preakness

July 1, 2019 at 12:47 a.m.

With his 3 1/2 -length victory in the Preakness on Saturday, Exaggerator spoiled horse racing's hopes for another Triple Crown. But a record crowd, shrugging off the rain, mud and...

Lisa and Josh Temple take a selfie with family members near the track at the 141st Preakness Stakes.

Preakness officials predict record crowd despite forecasts of steady rain, cool temperatures Saturday

June 30, 2019 at 4:59 a.m.

A soaking rain could dampen the 141st Preakness, but organizers are nonetheless predicting record crowds for a third straight year. The Maryland Jockey Club expects as many as 135,000 people...

From left, Maryland's Jake Layman, Rasheed Sulaimon and Diamond Stone enjoy a moment together on the bench.

Big Ten Network working to win over Maryland fans

June 30, 2019 at 6:08 a.m.

Eighteen months after the University of Maryland's jump to the Big Ten, the conference's television network is trying to make Terps fans feel more at home in their sprawling new...

Baltimore police, Penn North residents play football game heavy on symbolism

June 28, 2019 at 11:47 p.m.

Football teams customarily head to opposite sidelines before games. But, on Sunday, city Police Commissioner Kevin Davis asked his officers to break with tradition and gather on the same side...

Super Bowl proposition bets are displayed on a board at the Westgate Superbook race and sports book Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ORG XMIT: NVJL104

Despite hurdles, fans find ways to bet on Super Bowl

August 19, 2019 at 5:50 a.m.

His gut-level disdain for the New England Patriots would be reason enough for Bill West to get stoked about Super Bowl XLIX. But like millions of Americans, the Ravens fan...

State gaming regulators approved requests by Maryland Live and Horseshoe Baltimore to eliminate 300 slots machines each and add more profitable table games.

State approves slots reductions at Maryland Live and Horseshoe

August 19, 2019 at 5:50 a.m.

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission approved requests Thursday by the state's largest casinos — Maryland Live and Horseshoe Baltimore — to eliminate 300 slot machines each and add...

Baltimore's Horseshoe Casino, which opened in August, shouldn't be affected by the expected bankruptcy of the unit of Caesars Entertainment that operates it.

Caesars bankruptcy shouldn’t affect Horseshoe

August 19, 2019 at 5:47 a.m.

The division of Caesars Entertainment Corp. that operates the Horseshoe Casino Baltimore filed for bankruptcy protection Thursday, but customers of the Russell Street gambling destination should barely notice the restructuring....

Baltimore, Md--1/8/15--Players gamble in the blackjack pit at Horseshoe Baltimore casino.

Can dealer hit on 17? It’s all part of regulatory dance

August 19, 2019 at 5:46 a.m.

Maryland casinos asked the state last March to permit their blackjack dealers to draw a card on a "soft 17" hand — a hand adding up to 17 including an...

Maryland casino figures drop in December

August 19, 2019 at 5:46 a.m.

After months of gains, overall revenue of the state's five casinos dropped to $85.6 million in December from $90.2 million the previous month, according to totals released Monday. Horseshoe Casino...

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