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Dennis Pitta's huge return and more from Sunday's win over the Vikings

Crazy days like Sunday are why America loves football, proof that the NFL is the best reality show going. Heavy snow, at least by Baltimore standards, covered the field before the game and was so thick during it that all the Ravens could see on the...

Orioles focused on acquiring left-handed hitter, pitching at baseball's winter meetings

In most years, baseball's winter meetings mark the unofficial starting line of the annual offseason spending spree on free agents. But as the Orioles arrive at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort this week, pay day for several high-priced free...

Marlon Brown makes the right read on game-winning touchdown

Ravens rookie wide receiver Marlon Brown identified a weak spot in the Minnesota Vikings' zone coverage scheme, and capitalized on it for the game-winning touchdown Sunday. When Brown darted behind Vikings middle linebacker Audie Cole, he caught a...

Terps' Jonathan Graham, forced into action vs. George Washington, impresses

Jonathan Graham arrived at Maryland from Penn State in late summer amid uncertainty about his playing status with regard to the NCAA and his potential playing time among a crowded frontcourt. After getting an unspecified hardship waiver that cleared him...

Luck is back on the Ravens' side at the right time of year

The Ravens had so much luck a year ago that it appeared to all have run out. There was the fourth-and-mile check down pass to Ray Rice in San Diego and the Mile High Miracle pass to Jacoby Jones in the postseason. When the 2013 season began, the...

Mega Millions jackpot rises to $344 million ahead of Tuesday's drawing

Continuing a trend in recent years of massive jackpots, the Mega Millions lottery has reached $344 million after no one won Friday night's drawings. Four times this year, the Powerball jackpot has passed the $300 million mark. Mega Millions has not...

Mega Millions jackpot rises to $344 million ahead of Tuesday's drawing

Continuing a trend in recent years of massive jackpots, the Mega Millions lottery has reached $344 million after no one won Friday night's drawings. Four times this year, the Powerball jackpot has passed the $300 million mark. Mega Millions has not...

Ravens maintain edge in AFC wild-card playoff race

The Ravens maintained their narrow edge in the AFC wild-card playoff race by virtue of their 29-26 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. With their third consecutive win, the Ravens kept pace with the Miami Dolphins, their primary competition...

Mizeur's marijuana plan deserves consideration [Commentary]

When Montgomery County Del. Heather Mizeur, who's running for governor, unveiled a proposal to tax and legalize sales of pot, most of the reactions from Maryland politicians were muted — with one Frederick County delegate providing a...