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The first time Chad Simpson imposed his will on a football field was around the age of 12 while he was playing for a Pop Warner youth team in Miami.

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With Suggs hurt, Ravens might need extra sizzle - November 18, 2009 - Ravens fans had been asking for rookie defensive end Paul Kruger, and now they just might get him.

Desperate for a win, Ravens win desperately - November 17, 2009 - Go ahead, laugh or cry.

Jamal Lewis looks forward to taking one final run against his former team - November 13, 2009 - Since the 2000 season, the Ravens have tried to copy the blueprint that led them to the Super Bowl...

Get an insider's look at the Baltimore Ravens' training facility in Owings Mills
• Lobby, tribute to Baltimore football
• Cafeteria, player lounge, media room
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Rob Ryan understands why Rex is so emotional

Losing makes Rex Ryan cry. Sappy movies are Rob Ryan's weakness.

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Ravens Q&A with Jamison Hensley

Baltimore Sun reporter Jamison Hensley talked about the team's matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, the impact of Terrell Suggs' injury and more in a live chat today. Read the full transcript on Ravens Insider.

'The Blind Side' scores with inspiring Oher tale

"The Blind Side" has a supremely satisfying wrap-up: photos of football player Michael Oher with his adoptive family and the footage of his selection by the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL draft. There's nothing like that tingle of...

Stover returns to Baltimore with Colts

Ex-Raven kicker doesn't know what reaction to expect

Williams scores 3 TDs, carries Dolphins past Panthers, 24-17

With Ronnie Brown lost for the season, the Miami Dolphins turned to their aging running back.

Peter Schmuck: Ravens have slim chance of bucking Colts

Every visit from the Indianapolis Colts creates a special level of angst around here, what with the way that franchise left town and the way Baltimore was jacked around by the NFL afterward. This year, however, we don't have the luxury of wallowing in our ancient...

New Ravens kicker Cundiff looks forward to pressure situations

When the Cleveland Browns signed Billy Cundiff almost two months ago, the kicker put spending time with his wife and daughter and a job at a venture capital firm in Phoenix on the back burner.

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Sun columnist answers reader questions about the win over the Browns and more

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Kruger anxious for shot

Ravens Insider: Rookie ready to play vs. Colts

Suggs to sit out his first game

Terrell Suggs won't play this week against the Colts - the first game he will have missed in his career - and he could be out much longer. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Suggs has a sprained ligament in his right knee, which occurred when Browns...

After 'bitter divorce,' ex-Raven McAlister happy to play again

Hobbled and disenchanted, former Raven Chris McAlister wasn't sure he wanted to play in the NFL any more.

Sun staff picks: Tonight's Dolphins-Panthers matchup

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NFL fines Quinn for chop block on Suggs

Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his low hit on Terrell Suggs.

What they're saying about the Ravens

Here's a look at recent media coverage of the Ravens.

Ravens give Hauschka the boot

Five days before Matt Stover returns to M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens acknowledged Tuesday they failed in their first attempt to replace him, cutting struggling kicker Steve Hauschka.

Lewis asks NFL to fine Browns' Quinn for hit on Suggs

At the end of a game punctuated by at least three disconcerting injuries, the Ravens' Ray Lewis asked the NFL to drop the hammer on Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn for his low bridge on Terrell Suggs.

Ravens' Oher doesn't attend 'The Blind Side' premiere in NYC

The movie based on his life story premieres in New York City Tuesday night, but Ravens rookie offensive lineman Michael Oher won't be there.

Mike Preston's Ravens report card

Sun columnist grades the team on its 16-0 win over the Browns

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Ravens Q&A with Ken Murray

Sun reporter answers questions about Cameron's play-calling, Quinn's hit on Suggs and Haushka's struggles

Bills fire Jauron, promote Fewell

Dick Jauron was fired by the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, when the coach ran out of time to build a contender or come up with a way to fix an offense that sputtered even with the addition of Terrell Owens.

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Ravens take charge, beat Browns

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (left) congratulates running back Ray Rice after Rice ran for a 13-yard touchdown in the third quarter.

Ravens' 'D' soars: two picks, four sacks

The Ravens' defense found its groove Monday night, collecting two interceptions, four sacks and its first shutout since 2006.

Hauschka's job looking shakier

Steve Hauschka's claim on the kicking job with the Ravens became more tenuous Monday night when he not only was wide left on a 36-yard field goal attempt, but also had an extra point blocked.

Larry Johnson, Bengals agree to deal

Running back Larry Johnson has signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as a backup, giving the AFC North leaders depth at the position for what's shaping up to be a playoff season.

Browns' Cribbs released from hospital

Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs has been released from a hospital after being injured on the final play of Monday night's loss to Baltimore.

Oher's coming attraction not a distraction

Ravens offensive lineman takes in stride the new movie about his life

Breaking the trend: Ravens get a win on MNF

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Milbourne leads Terps' rout over New Hampshire

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Maryland facing Bowden near the end of his road

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