Ravens vs. Bengals staff picks: Who will win Sunday’s Week 2 game in Cincinnati?
Here’s how The Baltimore Sun sports staff views the outcome of Sunday’s Week 2 game between the Ravens and the Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
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Staff picks for Week 2 of 2023 NFL season: Chiefs vs. Jaguars, Dolphins vs. Patriots, Browns vs. Steelers and more
Baltimore Sun staff writers pick every game of the NFL season. Here’s who they have winning in Week 2.
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‘Anti-chump’ clause makes Ravens a silent party to Orioles lease talks
An so-called anti-chump clause in the leases of Baltimore's two pro sports teams makes the Ravens a significant, if silent, party to the Orioles’ negotiations with the state.
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Maryland plans to spend $1.2 billion on stadium improvements for the Orioles and Ravens. How much money is that really?
The $1.2 billion for stadium improvements, which will likely cost the state more than $2 billion after interest, is an unparalleled infusion of taxpayer money into Baltimore.
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NFL power rankings, Week 2: Banged-up Ravens face an uphill climb
The Ravens have their work cut out for them in the rugged AFC. Here are The Baltimore Sun's NFL power rankings heading into Week 2.
Ravens vs. Texans staff picks: Who will win Sunday’s Week 1 game in Baltimore?
Here’s how The Baltimore Sun sports staff views the outcome of Sunday’s Week 1 game between the Ravens and Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium.
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Detroit Lions spoil Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration by rallying for a 21-20 win in the NFL season opener
The Detroit Lions rallied for a 21-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to ruin the Super Bowl champions’ celebration on the NFL’s opening night.
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Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow becomes NFL’s highest-paid player with a $275 million deal — with $219M guaranteed
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in the NFL on Thursday, agreeing to a five-year, $275 million contract extension.
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For Lamar Jackson and revamped Ravens, ‘right now is the time to elevate’
The Ravens re-signed quarterback Lamar Jackson, reshaped the roster around him and gave him more control of the offense with the expectation that we will lift the franchise back to Super Bowl contention.
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Staff picks for Week 1 of 2023 NFL season: Lions vs. Chiefs, 49ers vs. Steelers, Bills vs. Jets and more
Baltimore Sun staff writers pick every game of the NFL season. Here’s who they have winning in Week 1.
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Famous football players with confirmed CTE diagnoses
CTE can only be conclusively diagnosed after death through an autopsy, meaning many players suffer from its symptoms unchecked during their lives. One study found signs of CTE in 110 out of 111 deceased former NFL players' brains. Here are 35 professional football players whose deaths are at least partially attributable to CTE.
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Meet Russ Dlin, the Columbia man behind your favorite football stats
Russ Dlin, an Owings Mills High graduate and Columbia resident, has been an instrumental behind-the-scenes cog in CBS Sports’ coverage of the NFL and NCAA men’s basketball games and ESPN’s broadcasts of college football, basketball and lacrosse games.
Mike Preston: The Ravens’ blessing? Facing the lowly Texans in Week 1. | COMMENTARY
There is no doubt the Ravens were blessed with playing the Houston Texans in Week 1 on Sunday afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium. Let’s just call it preseason game No. 4, columnist Mike Preston writes.
Maxie Baughan, 9-time Pro Bowl linebacker, Colts defensive coordinator and Ravens assistant coach, dies
Maxie Baughan, a former Colts defensive coordinator and Ravens linebackers coach who was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection in the NFL, has died. He was 85.
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Michael Oher embraces support from fans at Baltimore book signing after lawsuit: ‘It’s a great feeling’
Supporters lined up to meet former Ravens player Michael Oher at a book signing in Baltimore on Monday night.
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Devastated Tuohys ready to end conservatorship for ex-Raven Michael Oher, lawyers say
A lawyer for a prominent Memphis couple with a long-standing relationship to former Ravens player Michael Oher says that they want to end a conservatorship that he’s challenging in court.
Former Ravens running back Alex Collins dies at 28 after motorcycle crash in South Florida
Alex Collins, a starting running back for the Ravens in 2017 and 2018, died from injuries suffered after the motorcycle he was operating collided with an SUV late Sunday night. He was 28.
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Deshaun Watson, Sam Howell have solid starts in Commanders’ 17-15 preseason win over Browns
Deshaun Watson looked less rusty in his first action this preseason and Sam Howell threw a touchdown pass as the Commanders beat the Browns, 17-15, on Friday night in an exhibition delayed more than an hour at the start by a storm.
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Ravens observations on the Odell Beckham Jr. show, disruptive D-line, Tyler Huntley, Isaiah Likely and more
Saturday was a good day for Odell Beckham Jr., Tyler Huntley and many on the defensive line in what was the final day of Ravens practice before the pads come on. Here are a few observations.
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Death of Ray Lewis III, son of former Ravens linebacker, ruled accidental and due to lethal mix of drugs
The local medical examiner’s office in Florida has ruled the death of Ray Lewis III, a son of former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, accidental and due to a lethal combination of drugs in his system.
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Lobbyists, Washington meetings reflect Orioles chairman John Angelos’ push for ‘second Baltimore renaissance’
Orioles Chairman and CEO John Angelos has reached out to Maryland’s congressional delegation and retained Washington lobbyists as part of efforts to redevelop the Inner Harbor and the stadium area.
Commanders’ Dan Snyder fined $60 million after investigation finds sexual harassment, financial improprieties
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sexually harassed a team employee and oversaw team executives who deliberately withheld millions of dollars in revenue from other clubs, and he has agreed to pay a $60 million fine, the NFL announced Thursday.
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NFL owners unanimously approve $6.05 billion sale of Washington Commanders to group led by Josh Harris
NFL owners unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders on Thursday from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris and including Magic Johnson for a record $6.05 billion.
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Mike Preston: Here are the Ravens’ 7 areas of concern entering training camp | COMMENTARY
From Lamar Jackson's progression in Todd Monken's offensive system to how the Ravens deploy their new wide receivers, here are columnist Mike Preston's seven areas of concern heading into training camp.
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Johnie Cooks, former Baltimore Colts linebacker and Mississippi State star, dies at 64
Johnie Cooks, a former Mississippi State star and linebacker for the Baltimore Colts, died Thursday, the school announced. He was 64.
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Tests confirm that newly acquired Jets safety Chuck Clark out for season with torn ACL
One of the Jets’ newest additions will not see the field this season.
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Gambling in the NFL: Ravens navigate a climate of growing anxiety
Concerns around gambling in the NFL have intensified in recent months, with players on several teams facing suspensions. League officials, including top Ravens executives, are scrambling to make sure everyone understands the rules.
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Mike Preston: Ravens OC Todd Monken makes a strong first impression | COMMENTARY
“It’s hard to execute if you’re not adapting, if you’re not looking into what is cutting edge,” Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken told columnist Mike Preston. “What you’re always trying to do is create a nightmare for the defense."
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Maryland gambling regulators block sportsbooks’ play to ease oversight of offers to bettors
Sports betting companies asked Maryland regulators to drop rules that protect bettors from misleading promotions.
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Maryland board approves $450 million in improvements to Ravens’ stadium
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved the Maryland Stadium Authority's request to issue $450 million in bonds to fund improvements to M&T Bank Stadium, the home of the Baltimore Ravens.