Analysis

• Mike Preston

Preston: Defensive tackle Michael Pierce’s injury reveals a major Ravens weakness

Without Michael Pierce and Brandon Williams playing full-time in the middle of the defensive line, the Ravens’ front seven is average. That could be crucial in the final months of the season.

By Mike Preston

Nov 12, 2019

• Mike Preston

Preston: Other NFL teams can try, but Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is too rare to be duplicated

NFL analysts and commentators have said that Jackson is the new breed of quarterback and that other teams will try to copy his style in a league that has gone pass-happy. That’s not going to happen.

By Mike Preston

Nov 10, 2019

• Mike Preston

Mike Preston’s report card: Position-by-position grades for Ravens’ 49-13 win over Bengals

Here's how the Ravens graded out at each position after Sunday's 49-13 win over the Bengals.

By Mike Preston

Nov 10, 2019

• Peter Schmuck

Schmuck: Success won’t spoil this Ravens team, because Lamar Jackson won’t let it

Anyone who has watched Jackson bloom over what amounts to one full season as the starting quarterback can see how he has changed the energy level of the entire team.

By Peter Schmuck

Nov 9, 2019

• Mike Preston

Preston: Ravens, with their identity established, could be on the verge of big things

The Ravens’ immediate focus is on the Cincinnati Bengals but gaining momentum going into the postseason has to be a priority as well.

By Mike Preston

Nov 7, 2019

• Mike Preston

Preston’s preview: Key matchup, what’s at stake in Sunday’s Ravens-Bengals game

A.J. Green figures into the key matchup as the Ravens travel to Cincinnati.

By Mike Preston

Nov 7, 2019

• Mike Preston

Mike Preston’s midseason report card: Position-by-position grades for Ravens’ 6-2 start

The Ravens find themselves in a new position heading into the second half of the season — as serious contenders.

By Mike Preston

Nov 5, 2019

• Mike Preston

Preston: With another signature win, the Ravens put the NFL on notice

The Ravens moved into the top class of the NFL on Sunday night with a resounding 37-20 win against the New England Patriots.

By Mike Preston

Nov 4, 2019

• Peter Schmuck

Schmuck: Lamar Jackson might be otherworldly, but throw a little credit to the three-headed monster at tight end

The main reason that Lamar Jackson has been able to develop so quickly as a passer is an offensive scheme built largely around the tight end position.

By Peter Schmuck

Nov 12, 2019

• Baltimore County Sports

Outstanding careers come to close for Western Tech in loss in state volleyball semifinals

Western Tech seniors were 47-9 in past three seasons

• Baltimore Ravens

Ravens are four-point home favorites in Week 11 battle vs. AFC South-leading Texans

The game is the Ravens’ third in the past four against a potential playoff contender.

By Jonas Shaffer

Nov 12, 2019

• College Basketball

As coach and player, Towson’s Pat Skerry, Kent State’s Kalin Bennett bring autism awareness to college basketball

Skerry, whose youngest son has been diagnosed with autism, delighted in meeting Bennett, the center who is believed to be the first person with autism to sign a letter of intent to play an NCAA Division I team sport.

By Edward Lee

Nov 12, 2019

• Terps

Amid defeats and defections, Maryland football coach Mike Locksley stays on point with his message to recruits

Maryland coach Mike Locksley said that the message he would tell prospects, as well as their families and coaches, hasn’t changed since he was hired. "We’re setting roots for a long stay here.”

By Don Markus

Nov 12, 2019

• Soccer

Loyola Maryland men’s soccer knew it could have a special season. All it needed was 'a slap in the face.’

The Greyhounds overcame four consecutive losses to open the season and are now the No. 2 seed in the Patriot League tournament.

By Edward Lee

Nov 12, 2019

• Mike Preston

Preston: Defensive tackle Michael Pierce’s injury reveals a major Ravens weakness

Without Michael Pierce and Brandon Williams playing full-time in the middle of the defensive line, the Ravens’ front seven is average. That could be crucial in the final months of the season.

By Mike Preston

Nov 12, 2019

• Sports

Digest: Morgan State women’s basketball rolls past Washington Adventist, 84-52

Jihayah Chavis scored 16 points to lead host Morgan State to an 84-52 win over Division III Washington Adventist (2-1).

• Carroll County High School Sports

Field Hockey: Carroll County’s annual all-star game a ‘fun’ way to ‘come together’ for seniors

Team White defeated Team Dark 3-2, thanks to goals from South Carroll’s Kiersten Straley and Julia Weiss. Liberty’s Christine Goetz made it 1-0 early, and Westminster’s Audrey Detrow knocked in a late goal in the second half to get Team Dark to within one.

• The Aegis Sports

Patterson Mill girls sweep way to state volleyball final

The Patterson Mill girls volleyball team made quick work of Colonel Richardson Monday night in a Class 1A state semifinal match at the University of Maryland’s Ritchie Coliseum.The Huskies (12-5) swept the Colonels (10-9), 3-0, winning by scores of 25-8, 25-14, 25-17. The win puts the Huskies in Saturday’s 1A state championship match, where they will face Smithsburg or Western Tech. Match time is 5 p.m.

• Baltimore Orioles

Orioles’ John Means finishes second in AL Rookie of the Year voting behind Astros’ Yordan Álvarez

Orioles pitcher John Means became the first left-handed starter to finish in top three of either league's Rookie of the Year voting since 2012.

By Nathan Ruiz

Nov 11, 2019

• Howard County Sports

Howard County senior field hockey game set for Thursday

The Howard County senior field hockey game will be played on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Reservoir High School.