Baltimore native and Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony brought the gold medal he won as part of the victorious U.S. men's basketball team to M&T; Bank Stadium. He said taking part in yesterday's game festivities ranked higher than appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show. "It's a big deal to be at the Ravens' first game," said Anthony, who wore a No. 15 Ravens jersey and took part in the coin flip. "I never thought I would be here for the coin toss. ... You can't ask for nothing better than that."

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