Image of Taylor Swift Pops Up in Front of Northwest Baltimore Orthodox Shul
Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue joins the bandwagon of those celebrating the pop singer’s expected arrival in Charm City.
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Sports
A Love Affair in its Grandest Hour
Michael Olesker recalls the day 65 years ago when the Colts defeated the Giants and America’s sporting culture changed forever.
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Hometown Hero at the Plate?
Word that Baltimore-born billionaire David Rubenstein might buy the Orioles has the hearts of local baseball fans pounding, writes Michael Olesker.
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Wages of Sin
These days, you can’t turn on a ballgame without seeing commercials for sports betting, writes Michael Olesker, who remembers a different time and a different type of bookmaker.
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Pro Athletes and Teams Express Support for Israel in Wake of Hamas Attacks
The Orioles’ Dean Kremer, who is an Israeli-American, is among the sports figures who have expressed their concern for Israel during the current crisis.
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Brooksie was More Than Just a Player
A man of uncommon kindness, Brooks Robinson set the standard for personal decency for generations of athletes, writes Michael Olesker.
Read MoreThe Return of ‘Orioles Magic’
The O’s heading for the American League playoffs is truly something for Baltimore to celebrate, writes Michael Olesker.
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In an undated photo, Harold Solomon is shown flanked by fellow tennis stars Paul Cohen (left) and Eddie Dibbs.
Tennis Star Harold Solomon Will Be Among 2023 Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
When Harold Solomon revisits his professional tennis career in the 1970s and ’80s, there are numerous highlights that stand out. But among his 22 singles titles, there’s one that touches Solomon’s Jewish roots like no other.
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The Kids Are Alright
Instead of fretting over the future, the Orioles’ leadership should focus on developing its farm system to keep the magic going, writes Michael Olesker.
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Jared Armstrong (right) is shown playing professional basketball in Israel. (Photo courtesy of Jared Armstrong, via JTA)
Basketball Player Jared Armstrong Strives to Promote Black-Jewish Relations with Sports Clinic
A native of Severn, Maryland, Armstrong made headlines last year when his citizenship bid was rejected by the Israeli government.
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Oy, Dear John …
A perplexed Michael Olesker takes issue with Orioles chair and managing partner John P. Angelos for killing the spirit of the moment.
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