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Daryl Smith has helped the Ravens defend the pass better at inside linebacker in 2013

Whether it was Ray Lewis or Dannell Ellerbe manning the middle or Jameel McClain or Josh Bynes, Ravens inside linebackers did not defend the pass well last season. Only Brendon Ayanbadejo, a special teams regular who played sparingly on defense, had a...

The Ravens' offense takes on whatever personality fits week to week

There are few moments during a season when NFL coaches are completely honest and Ravens coach John Harbaugh had one of those Monday afternoon. "We've been trying to put this thing together throughout the season, and we've had some moments, but we've had...

Forecasters call for snow and rain again over the weekend

After snow, sleet and freezing rain earlier this week, the National Weather Service said snow and other wintry precipitation is likely again on Saturday and Sunday. It is expected to be sunny but cold in the Baltimore area on Thursday, with high...

No. 1 Aberdeen girls basketball speeds away with 61-40 win over No. 15 Patterson Mill

Late in the second quarter, Aberdeen's Stephanie Jones grabbed a rebound, dribbled the length of the floor and then soared by two Patterson Mill defenders for an easy layup. The sophomore has been a force since she stepped on the court last season,...

O'Malley considered delaying exchange launch

Gov. Martin O'Malley acknowledged for the first time Thursday that he briefly considered delaying the Oct. 1 launch of the state's health insurance exchange when staff members raised concerns about potential problems. The anticipated glitches turned...

Calvin Johnson prepared to show Matt Elam his 'old-man strength'

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson certainly doesn’t need any extra motivation. But a day after Ravens’ rookie Matt Elam called him “old,” the 28-year-old couldn’t help but have a little bit of fun at the rookie...

Fresh burst of snow forecast Tuesday atop the slush and ice

A second burst of snow in three days is forecast Tuesday, potentially lengthening the weekend for schoolchildren one more day and clouding the morning commute. Several inches of snow, with smaller chances of half a foot or slightly more, are forecast...

Heavy snow surpassing forecasts, with ice still ahead

Several inches of snow fell across the Baltimore area, with as much as 5-7 inches in some spots, and ice was still ahead as a winter storm that has traveled across the country packed more of a punch in Maryland than forecasters expected. While a maximum...

O'Malley considered delaying exchange launch

Gov. Martin O'Malley acknowledged for the first time Thursday that he briefly considered delaying the Oct. 1 launch of the state's health insurance exchange when staff members raised concerns about potential problems. The anticipated glitches turned...