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Columnist Mike Preston writes: None of the storylines at Ravens training came are more prevalent than the development of quarterback Lamar Jackson and the passing game, as well as improving the pass rush.
- In this age of mobile quarterbacks, the Ravens got another model in Tyler Huntley. His skill set is similar to Lamar Jackson’s, which makes him an ideal fit for this offense.
- The tight end search will go deep into training camp and the preseason, with five players competing for backup roles behind starter Mark Andrews and reserves Nick Boyle and Patrick Ricard.
- Ravens coach John Harbaugh has played it down the middle to avoid creating a rift between himself, the organization and the players, but he should strongly recommend that everyone involved with the team gets the coronavirus vaccine before the start of the 2021 season.
- Mike Preston writes: The Ravens are generally regarded as one of the best drafting teams in the league. It’s time to find out if they are living off history or still near the top.
- From Lamar Jackson's progression as a passer to the competition at left guard to the development of the young pass rushers, here are the 10 biggest storylines heading into training camp and preseason games.
- When most veterans are traded to other teams, it usually takes them a year to fit in. Not Calais Campbell. He became an instant leader.
- Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw four interceptions on the first of two days of mandatory minicamp Tuesday. At this point in his career, it’s safe to conclude that Jackson is going to be what we’ve seen in his first three years: inaccurate but capable of big plays.
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The Aberdeen IronBirds dropped their series opener with Bowling Green Tuesday night, losing 9-3, in High-A East play at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. - As long as the Orioles feel that top prospect Adley Rutschman can improve while he’s in Double-A, they won’t feel any need to move him. “This is his first [full] professional season in baseball,” director of player development Matt Blood said. “We’re still seeing growth occur where he is in his game."
- With an 11-1 record that included a run to the state finals of the 3A singles bracket, River Hill sophomore Alex Artazov headlines the boys tennis All-County package as Player of the Year.
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- Lacrosse last made an appearance in the Olympics in 1948 as a demonstration sport, and in 1908 as a medal sport. So the news that the sport could return to the Summer Games as early as 2028 in Los Angeles was welcomed with open arms.
- Defending champion Simone Biles withdrew from Thursday’s all-around gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental well-being.
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The deep drives from center fielder Cedric Mullins and left fielder Austin Hays accounted for most of the Orioles’ offense in Tuesday night’s 7-3 loss to the Miami Marlins, with catcher Sandy León’s three-run home run off Spenser Watkins in the second inning providing an early lead Miami tacked on to throughout the game. - According to the report, Edwards will miss the first 10 days of training camp while self-isolating, suggesting the running back has not been vaccinated for the virus. Last week, the NFL sent out a memo to teams stating the protocols from 2020 will remain in effect if an unvaccinated person tests positive, which requires the player to isolate for 10 days before being permitted to return if asymptomatic.
- The Ravens are in a good place in terms of vaccinations, while tight end Nick Boyle could miss part of training camp after he had a cleanup procedure on the knee he injured in November.
- While Adley Rutschman had himself a big week, Orioles' top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez had a tough outing on Saturday.
- There was virtually no chance of Ovechkin signing elsewhere, but the deal done Tuesday keeps him under contract through the 2025-26 season at a salary-cap hit of $9.5 million.
- Here's everything you need to know before the Orioles' home game Tuesday against the Miami Marlins.
- After Sonsy Gaba’s underhand toss home, Trey Mancini met her near the mound for a hug. They reconnected again the third inning of Baltimore’s 8-7 walk-off win against the Miami Marlins; in an 0-2 count, Mancini homered to cut into the first of the two deficits the Orioles erased.
- With an 11-1 record that included a run to the state finals of the 3A singles bracket, River Hill sophomore Alex Artazov headlines the boys tennis All-County package as Player of the Year.
- Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s positive COVID test was a jarring reminder that the pandemic, which disrupted his 2020 season, has not gone away in 2021.
- Former Navy baseball player Charlie Connolly remains unsigned with four days remaining until the deadline imposed by Major League Baseball, The Capital has learned.
- The multi-team event, scheduled for late November, will be a part of both teams’ nonconference schedules.
- At an Olympics where some of America’s biggest stars have faltered, Caeleb Dressel lived up to the hype.
