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• Cooke Leads No. 1 Gamecocks To 66-59 Win Over No. 8 Terps

  12-12-2021 23:36
  
  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 20 points, including the go-ahead layup with 5:13 to play, as No. 1 South Carolina outlasted No. 8 Maryland 66-59 on Sunday for its fourth victory over a top-10 opponent this season.
  Aliyah Boston added 16 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocked shots for the Gamecocks, who improved to 10-0 for the first time in six seasons.
  Not that it came easily against Maryland (9-3). The Terrapins overcame a 53-47 deficit in the fourth quarter with eight straight p
  
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• Despite Late Rally, Ravens Fall Short In Loss To Browns

  12-12-2021 23:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens’ chances of picking up a road victory Sunday in Cleveland took a hit early in the second quarter when star quarterback Lamar Jackson left the game with an ankle injury.
  But led by backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, Baltimore wouldn’t be counted out so easily.
  After trailing 24-6 in the first half, the Ravens scored 16 unanswered points in the second half. Despite the rally, Baltimore couldn’t overcome the deficit, taking a 24-22 loss to the Bro
  
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• Sonja Sohn of 'The Wire' on her new HBO documentary about Baltimore police - NPR

  12-12-2021 23:04 via npr.org
  Sonja Sohn of 'The Wire' on her new HBO documentary about Baltimore police  NPR
  
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• Ravens Fall Short In A Comeback Against The Cleveland Browns

  12-12-2021 22:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Despite starting quarterback Lamar Jackson being ruled out for the rest of the game, Tyler Huntley kept the Ravens in a position to win the game.
  The Browns offense didn’t score since halftime and Baltimore went on a run in the second half.
  With a late touchdown pass to Mark Andrews, the Ravens brought the lead down to two.
  Needing only a field goal, the Ravens successfully recovered an onside kick, but the offense stalled and they failed to convert a key fourt
  
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• Mayfield, Browns Survive Ravens Rally Without QB Jackson

  12-12-2021 22:15
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes, Myles Garrett scored his first career TD and the Cleveland Browns stayed in the thick of the playoff race, surviving Baltimore’s late comeback for a 24-22 win Sunday over the Ravens, who lost superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson with an ankle injury.
  Healthier than he’s been in weeks following Cleveland’s bye, Mayfield connected with Jarvis Landry and Austin Hooper on first-half scores as the Browns (7-6) bounced
  
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• Oshie, Kuznetsov Score In Shootout, Caps Beat Sabres 3-2

  12-12-2021 21:57
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — T.J. Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov had shootout goals for the Washington Capitals in their 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
  Martin Fehervary and Lars Eller scored in regulation, and Vitek Vanecek stopped 29 shots for the Capitals, who rebounded from Friday’s 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh to earn a point for the 11th time in 12 games.
  “Big comeback, for sure,” said Fehervary, who scored the tying goal in the third period. “Back-to-back ga
  
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• FOUND | Baltimore police need help finding 64-year-old vulnerable man - Fox Baltimore

  12-12-2021 20:24 via foxbaltimore.com
  
  FOUND | Baltimore police need help finding 64-year-old vulnerable man  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Live Updates: Search Continues For Victims Of Deadly Tornadoes In Central U.S.

  12-12-2021 20:21
  
  Rescuers in the middle of the U.S. resumed search operations on Sunday for victims of a deadly tornado outbreak that left dozens of people dead and flattened entire communities when it tore through six states late Friday.
  Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the tornado that tore a 200-mile gash across his state and leveled homes and businesses left “devastation like none of us have ever seen before.”
  “This tornado didn’t discriminate against anybody in its path, even if t
  
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• Lamar Jackson Suffers Apparent Ankle Injury Against Browns

  12-12-2021 20:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lamar Jackson left Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns and did not return after suffering an apparent ankle injury.QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of the game.
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 12, 2021 
  Down 10-0 to Cleveland early in the second quarter, Jackson was flushed out of the pocket and was scrambling away from pressure when Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah fell on his heels. Jackson was slow to get t
  
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• Lamar Jackson Carted Off With Ankle Injury Against Browns

  12-12-2021 20:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lamar Jackson is questionable to return to Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns after suffering what appears to be an ankle injury.QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) is questionable to return.
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 12, 2021Down 10-0 to Cleveland early in the second quarter, Jackson was flushed out of the pocket and was scrambling away from pressure when Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah fell on his heels. Jackson was slow to get to his feet
  
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• Lamar Jackson (Ankle) Ruled Out Of Browns’ Game

  12-12-2021 20:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lamar Jackson was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns after suffering what appears to be an ankle injury.QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of the game.
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 12, 2021 
  Down 10-0 to Cleveland early in the second quarter, Jackson was flushed out of the pocket and was scrambling away from pressure when Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah fell on his heels. Jackson was slow to ge
  
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• Lamar Jackson (Ankle) Questionable To Return Against Browns

  12-12-2021 20:02
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lamar Jackson is questionable to return to Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns after suffering what appears to be an ankle injury.QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) is questionable to return.
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 12, 2021Down 10-0 to Cleveland early in the second quarter, Jackson was flushed out of the pocket and was scrambling away from pressure when Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah fell on his heels. Jackson was slow to get to his feet
  
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• Baltimore Police Searching For Missing 64-Year Old Vulnerable Man

  12-12-2021 17:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Baltimore Police are searching for George Jacobs, a missing 64 year old vulnerable man.
  Jacobs was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, and gray hat on Saturday, December 12th, on the 1500 Block of Barclay Street.
  He is 5’4″ and weighs approximately 178lbs.
  Baltimore Police are asking anyone who has seen Jacobs to call the Missing Persons Unit at 443-984-7385 or 911.
  
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• COVID-19 In Maryland: More Than One Thousand Marylanders Hospitalized

  12-12-2021 16:47
  
  BALTIMORE(WJZ)– Maryland reported 1,048 Marylanders are hospitalized due to contracting COVID-19 according to state health department data released Sunday morning.
  Doctors say the new cases are fueled by dangerous strains targeting the unvaccinated. During an August press conference, Gov. Larry Hogan said the Delta variant, a strain that is reportedly two to four times more contagious than the original virus strain, accounts for nearly every new confirmed case in Maryland.
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• M. King ‘Chip’ Hill III, Venable attorney and music enthusiast, dies - Baltimore Sun

  12-12-2021 11:01 via baltimoresun.com
  M. King ‘Chip’ Hill III, Venable attorney and music enthusiast, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Police Identify Suspect And Victim In Columbia Murder-Suicide

  12-12-2021 05:10
  
  COLUMBIA, M.d. (WJZ) — Howard County Police have identified the suspect and his ex-wife in a murder-suicide that happened on Saturday afternoon in Columbia.
  Police say 44-year-old Rajaee Shareef Black killed 42-year-old Wendy Natalie black in her apartment on the 7300 block of Eden Brook Drive in Columbia.
  “We believe that the suspect who was male came to the area, sought out the female victim, shot and killed her and then shot and killed himself,” said Sherry Llewellyn, t
  
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• Local Fitness And Wellness Center Holds Cookies And Cabooses Holiday Event

  12-12-2021 02:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new family-friendly holiday event took place in Baltimore Saturday. The Cahill Fitness and Wellness Center put together Cookies and Cabooses.
  The event was free for all.
  Kids got the chance to meet jolly old St. Nick and catch a viewing of “The Polar Express.”
  Parents even got to get in on the fun with lawn games, ax throwing and warm beverages.
   
  
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• Baltimore County Police Organizes 20th Annual Shop With A Cop

  12-12-2021 02:33
  
  COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — It is the largest event of its kind in the state, the 20th annual Shop with a Cop in Baltimore County.
  The Patrol is stepping up as we head into the holidays, but they’re also forming relationships. Look at those carts full of gifts.
  One hundred officers and 100 children were in this year’s event. Barbie dolls, teddy bears, just a few of the gifts purchased Saturday.
  It’s the perfect time to break down those barriers and make memories.
  “I t
  
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• Animal Rights Activists Protest Outside Laurel Park After Multiple Horse Deaths

  12-12-2021 02:18
  
  LAUREL, Md. (WJZ) — A group of activists spent Saturday afternoon protesting outside of Laurel Park.
  Racing has been suspended after at least eight horses have died in the past two weeks. The horses developed injuries and had to be euthanized, with the latest happened Nov. 28.
  The group Horseracing Wrongs is for the animals. They are calling for help nationwide.
  “These animals are having shattered limbs and severed spines and broken necks. It is inevitable they will suffer from these
  
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• Girl, 3, Grazed By Bullet In Baltimore Saturday

  12-12-2021 02:01
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 3-year-old girl was shot at her in the 900 block of Herndon Court in Baltimore Saturday, Baltimore Police said.
  She was only grazed by the bullet, police said.
  She is in good condition at a nearby hospital.
  Police are still investigating and are asking anyone with information to call call detectives at 410-396-2499 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or visit their website.
  
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• Lavatai runs for 2 TDs, Navy’s D dominates in win over Army

  12-12-2021 00:51
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Quarterback Tai Lavatai ran for two touchdowns and Navy’s defense limited Army to 57-second-half yards and a season-low 232 overall in a 17-13 victory Saturday in a game played at the Meadowlands to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
  Navy (4-8) played a complete game, outgaining Army (8-4) on the ground and overall, controlling the clock and converting three big plays, two on fourth-down, that led to all its points.
  The Navy d
  
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• Wind Advisory In Effect Until 1 A.M. Sunday With Gusts of 50 MPH

  12-12-2021 00:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It has been an unseasonably mild Saturday with record warmth across the Baltimore area.
  With strong West/Southwest flow, BWI Airport managed to break a 40-year-old record topping out at 70 degrees. This beat the old record of 69 degrees set back during the late 1970s.
  The warmth, however, comes at a cost.
  A wind advisory is now in effect through 1AM where gusts to 50 mph are possible. The winds will be strong throughout the evening hours and a couple isolated power outage
  
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• Baltimore Homicide, Columbia Murder-Suicide Are Linked, Baltimore Police Say

  12-12-2021 00:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are investigating a possible link between a woman being shot in Baltimore with a murder-suicide in Columbia.
  A 41-year-old woman was found shot and killed just after 1:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of Marshall Street in Federal Hill, Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said during a press conference.
  The suspect apparently went to a home in the 7300 block of Eden Brook Drive in Columbia, shot and killed another person just after 2 p.m. and then too
  
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