How Will The Sun Set?
Michael Olesker offers his thoughts on the new ownership of The Baltimore Sun and what it means for the future of the paper.
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The Baltimore Sun's former headquarters in South Baltimore's Port Covington neighborhood. (File photo)
Michael Olesker offers his thoughts on the new ownership of The Baltimore Sun and what it means for the future of the paper.
Read MoreMichael Olesker remembers the glory days of the late University of Maryland basketball coach Lefty Driesell.
Read MoreMichael Olesker speculates on the reaction by Johnny Unitas that the late Colts quarterback’s memorabilia was to be sold at this year’s Super Bowl LVIII Live Auction in Las Vegas,
Read MoreIt’s crucial that the Orioles’ prospective ownership continue to build the team without resorting to big spending, writes Michael Olesker.
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Oy, Zay! During the AFC Championship Game, Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers was called out for “taunting,” thus pushing the ball back 15 yards. (Photo Credit: Kenya Allen/PressBox)
The highlight of Sunday’s AFC Championship Game was not the sight of Taylor Swift but how the Ravens consoled Zay Flowers after the wide receiver’s youthful indiscretions, writes Michael Olesker.
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'The whole trial is out of order!' Al Pacino starred in the 1979 film ".... And Justice for All," directed by Norman Jewison.
The recent passing of Norman Jewison, at age 97, reminds Michael Olesker of his own time in a classic movie made by the great filmmaker.
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The Baltimore Sun's former headquarters in South Baltimore's Port Covington neighborhood. (File photo)
The acquisition by Sinclair executive chairman David D. Smith leaves the hometown newspaper’s political direction up in the air, writes Michael Olesker.
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Vice Admiral Yvette M. Davids was confirmed as superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy at a change of command ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 11. (Wikipedia)
The appointment of the first woman to serve as superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy is more evidence of how far America has come, writes Michael Olesker.
Read MoreThe recent passing of WCBM’s Dave Humphrey reminds Michael Olesker of AM radio’s glory days in Baltimore.
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Dreidel Attraction: Among the holiday displays at Hampden's celebrated "Miracle on 34th Street" is a pair of Chanukah-themed residences. (File photo)
Michael Olesker writes about his optimism for 2024 and a Charm City that still knows how to usher in a new year.
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Hitting a Sour Notes Bradley Cooper portrays Leonard Bernstein in the new film "Maestro." (Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images, via JTA)
Bradley Cooper’s new film treatment of the life of conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein drops the baton, writes Michael Olesker.
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