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Jun 15, 2026

Fox strikes $22B deal for Roku to fuel streaming push

Fox Corp is buying Roku in a deal valued at about $22 billion in a bet that the top TV streaming platform will strengthen its advertising business and expand online reach.

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Aug 25, 2022

The missing link in regional rail transportation

There is about a 20-mile gap between Newark and the northeastern terminus of the Penn line at Perryville in Cecil County. It turns out that’s the only segment along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor from Virginia to Connecticut not served by regional rail.

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Jul 29, 2022

Transforming Lexington Market

Lexington Market has been an iconic presence in downtown Baltimore since its earliest days. Starting in 1782 on land between Eutaw and Greene streets donated by General John Eager Howard, […]

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Jun 24, 2022

World Cup decision shows long-standing regional shortcomings remain

Local soccer fans received disappointing news last week. Word had arrived that Baltimore’s bid to host games for the World Cup in 2026 – a bid supposedly strengthened in April […]

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Jun 12, 2014

Catching World Cup fever

Baltimore sports bars that normally attract Orioles and Ravens fans are highlighting World Cup food and drink specials in anticipation of increased business.

Jun 10, 2014

Brands use music to speak globally in World Cup

Companies that are advertising for the World Cup are hoping music will strike a chord with fans globally.

Feb 12, 2014

Goalie to settle concussion claim

Former World Cup goalkeeper Briana Scurry has agreed to settle her disability claim stemming from the 2010 head injury that ended her career.

Dec 6, 2010

The World Cup and the ‘winner’s curse’

University of Maryland, Baltimore County economics professor Dennis Coates wrote a guest post Monday for the popular Freakonomics blog at the New York Times’ website to explain why losing out […]

Dec 3, 2010

Photo of the Day – Shrugging it off

Check out a slideshow of our past Photos of the Day from The Daily Record’s staff photographers. We also have a SmugMug page, where you can purchase photos taken by […]

Dec 2, 2010

Baltimore World Cup fans gather for tourney announcement

Dozens of soccer fans gathered at Slainte Irish Pub in Fells Point, Baltimore Thursday morning to hear FIFA make its announcement on who will host the 2018 and the 2022 World Cup tournaments. As Qatar is announced for 2022, fans hoping for the U.S. express their disappointment.

Dec 2, 2010

Russia, Qatar the picks to host 2018 and 2022 World Cup tourneys

Soccer fans and Maryland state officials, with visions of World Cup soccer matches at M&T Bank Stadium dancing in their heads, saw their dreams crumble on live television Thursday morning. […]

Aug 3, 2010

Sports market declined for first time in 5 years, NPD says

The news from market research company NPD Group Inc. sure makes Under Armour’s latest earnings report look even better. According to the Port Washington, N.Y.-based company, the worldwide sports market […]