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• Sports

Schmuck: Suddenly, both Ravens and Orioles are suffering from a serious shortage of star power

With the loss of C.J. Mosley, Terrell Suggs and others, the Ravens will have to rebuild their defense in a hurry and Baltimore will have to brace for a serious star-power shortage from both of its major professional teams.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 12, 2019

• Maryland

10 biggest Baltimore sports stories of 2018

At its core, 2018 was defined not by games but by the complex and sometimes tragic stories that accompany them.

By Childs Walker

Dec 20, 2018

• Sports

Ravens notes: Marlon Humphrey unaware he was target of Phillip Lindsay’s punches

The cornerback did not know he was the target of the Denver Broncos running back’s swings until after Sunday’s 27-14 win.

By Edward Lee

Sep 23, 2018

• Sports

Ravens' C.J. Mosley, Michael Pierce inactive vs. Broncos; Ronnie Stanley will play

Replacing C.J. Mosley, who last missed a game in 2016, will be difficult for the defense.

By Jonas Shaffer

Sep 23, 2018

• Sports

Scouting report for the Ravens-Broncos game Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium

Breaking down the Ravens' matchup with the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

By Childs Walker

Sep 21, 2018

• Sports

Ravens notes: C.J. Mosley makes surprise return to practice

Ravens middle linebacker C.J. Mosley returned to practice Thursday, raising hope that the three-time Pro Bowl selection will play Sunday against the Denver Broncos.

By Edward Lee

Sep 20, 2018

• Sports

Ravens notes: Starters Collins, Pierce, Mosley miss practice Wednesday

The Ravens opened their first day of practice this week without three starters in running back Alex Collins (illness), middle linebacker C.J. Mosley (bone bruise in left knee) and nose tackle Michael Pierce (foot).

• Sports

Scouting report for the Ravens-Bengals game Thursday night in Cincinnati

Breaking down the matchup between the Ravens and Bengals ahead of Thursday night's game.

By Childs Walker

Sep 12, 2018

• Business

Ray Lewis sells his Reisterstown home for $1.8 million

It's been a big year for the retired Ravens linebacker.

By Jessica Anderson

Aug 24, 2018

• Maryland

Bird at Play: It's just a fantasy, or is it? Fantasy football season is upon us

Fantasy sports aren’t just for football anymore as one can find or start fantasy leagues in practically every walk of life.

• Sports

From Machado love to Ravens rooms, Rams bring a Maryland flavor to preseason game

Todd Gurley is one of a handful of Marylanders on the Rams’ roster, adding a little local flavor to both sidelines of Thursday’s preseason meeting at M&T Bank Stadium.

• Sports

Scouting report for Ravens-Bengals game Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium

A win over the Bengals would give the Ravens a sweep of the season series and send them to the playoffs as the fifth seed and the first AFC wild-card team.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Dec 28, 2017

• Sports

Ravens nearly double-digit favorites in regular-season finale vs. Bengals

It’s the second straight week the Ravens have opened as heavy favorites.

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 27, 2017

• Sports

Ravens' Harbaugh hopes time change doesn't deter fans as Bengals pose threat to playoff spot

The NFL moved Ravens-Bengals to a 4:25 p.m. kickoff Sunday so that all of the AFC wild-card hopefuls will be playing at the same time.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Dec 26, 2017

• Sports

Preston: It's time for the Ravens to make a serious run

The Ravens need to gear up for playoff run over the last three games of the regular season.

By Mike Preston

Dec 15, 2017

• Sports

As Orioles head to winter meetings, they realize retooling rotation will be a challenge

Dan Duquette said the Orioles' past blueprint for rebuilding a rotation won't be as easy to replicate this offseason.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 9, 2017

• Sports

Tickets for Orioles center fielder Adam Jones' annual Ravens tailgate benefit now on sale

Adam Jones has raised $80,000 through his annual tailgate party benefit

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 18, 2017

• Sports

Scouting report for Ravens-Bengals season opener in Cincinnati today

A phase-by-phase breakdown of the Ravens and Bengals game Sunday in Cincinnati.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 8, 2017

• Sports

While Ravens have players returning, some Bengals and Browns will be missing first two weeks

While Ravens have players returning, some Bengals and Browns will be missing first two weeks.

• Sports

News and notes on several former Ravens: Michael Oher, Jah Reid and more

What's up with several former Ravens players and coaches as they prepare for the 2017 season?

By Jeff Zrebiec

May 24, 2017

• Sports

Bengals' Adam Jones arrested after incident in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones is in trouble again, facing several charges after being arrested early Tuesday.

• Sports

Jeff Zrebiec's scouting report for the Ravens and Bengals

RAVENS PASSING GAME: In last week’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback Joe Flacco eclipsed 4,000 passing yards for the first time in his career.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Dec 30, 2016

• Sports

Orr, Wagner and J.Smith absent from Ravens practice on Thursday

Orr, Wagner and J.Smith absent again from Ravens practice on Thursday

By Edward Lee

Dec 29, 2016

• Sports

Ravens notes: Terrell Suggs elaborates on decision to return for 2017

Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs elaborates on decision to return for 2017

By Edward Lee

Dec 28, 2016

• Sports

Zachary Orr, Rick Wagner absent from Ravens practice on Wednesday

Zachary Orr, Rick Wagner absent from Ravens practice on Wednesday

By Edward Lee

Dec 28, 2016

• Sports

Another cornerback gets into it with Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr.

Another cornerback gets into it with Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr.

By Edward Lee

Nov 27, 2016

• Ravens

Jeff Zrebiec's scouting report for the Ravens-Bengals game

RAVENS PASSING GAME: There have been small signs of improvement with the Ravens’ pass offense, but the team is still struggling to make big plays and sustain

By Jeff Zrebiec

Nov 25, 2016

• Sports

Orioles hurlers not on board with idea of a pitchers' Home Run Derby

With so many of the game's top arms stumping for a chance to show that to the world in this year's All-Star Home Run Derby in San Diego, the movement to include them in that showcase of sluggers hasn't exactly swept through the Orioles clubhouse.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 16, 2016

• Sports

Assessing AFC North draft needs

The Browns, Steelers and Bengals will enter the draft with varying game plans.

By Jonas Shaffer

Apr 27, 2016

• Sports

How to talk to your kids about an undefeated Orioles team

Empower positive behavior. That might mean a whole lot of bragging.

By Jonas Shaffer

Apr 13, 2016

• Sports

Current, former Ravens gather to support Torrey Smith's charity basketball game

Torrey Smith, heading into his second season with the San Francisco 49ers after playing four years with the Ravens, hosted his fifth annual charity basketball game Saturday afternoon at Royal Farms Arena in downtown Baltimore. All proceeds for the event benefited the Torrey Smith Foundation, which provides for at-risk youth.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Apr 2, 2016

• Sports

Ravens' news, notes and opinions

Free agency doesn't start until Wednesday, but teams can start discussing contracts with pending unrestricted free agents at noon today.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 7, 2016

• Maryland

Calvert Hall graduate Brown a big shot at Johns Hopkins

From the moment he took over as a starter on the Johns Hopkins attack unit two years ago, Ryan Brown has been scoring at an unprecedented clip for the nation's oldest ¿ and most distinguished ¿ lacrosse program.

• Sports

Ravens' division rivals could be hit hard in free agency

Free agency is still nearly two months away, but it's easy to see that the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers could be hit hard by defections.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jan 20, 2016

• Maryland

West Baltimore man with star-studded family seeks City Council seat

Reginald "Reggie" Fugett — brother-in-law of Orioles center fielder Adam Jones and son of former Redskins tight end Jean Fugett Jr. — is jumping in the crowded City Council race to serve West Baltimore.

By Yvonne Wenger

Jan 19, 2016

• Sports

Mike Preston: NFL teams need veteran leaders who are calming influences on players like Burfict

Teams need to have leaders on the field, and that's why the presence of veteran players on every roster is so important.

By Mike Preston

Jan 11, 2016

• Sports

With season finally over, Ravens have to find playmakers

The Ravens' lack of speed on both sides of the ball was glaring against the Bengals Sunday. It's been that way all season and it needs to be addressed.

By Mike Preston

Jan 3, 2016

• Sports

Ravens vs. Bengals: scouting report

Analysis of the offense, defense, special teams and intangibles in the Ravens' game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Dec 31, 2015

• Sports

Orioles' Adam Jones to host #StayHungry Purple Tailgate on Dec. 13

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones will host his third annual #StayHungry Purple Tailgate benefit before the Ravens¿ Sunday night home game against the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 13.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 14, 2015

• Sports

After run of winning seasons ends, Orioles fans worry about team's future

Coming up short in 2015, possibly losing key players and reported discord in front office have Baltimore Orioles fans are hoping they don't return to the 14 years of futility.

By Childs Walker

Oct 3, 2015

• Sports

How key Ravens, Bengals performed against each other over the years

The Ravens lead the all-time series against the Cincinnati Bengals 20-18, but have lost the past three games against their AFC North rival. Here's how some key players have performed.

By Alexander Pyles

Sep 27, 2015

• Sports

With soccer 'clearly on the rise,' U.S. fans unite for Gold Cup in Baltimore

American flag shirt, shorts and bandanas replaced the typical purple Joe Flacco and orange Adam Jones jerseys on the streets surrounding M&T Bank Stadium and Camden Yards on Saturday. The vendors with Orioles apparel had a special section filled with United States shirts. American flags were sold on street corners. And soccer balls replaced footballs at the tailgates.

• Business

John Angelos became unexpected voice in Freddie Gray protests

By Jeff Barker

May 8, 2015

• Sports

Dan Duquette and Travis Snider discuss Tuesday's trade

Travis Snider talks about coming to Baltimore, playing right field and hitting at Camden Yards and his willingness to DH.

By Dan Connolly

Jan 30, 2015

• Sports

Orioles thoughts on Colby Rasmus, Stu Miller, Hank Peters and the Hall of Fame

Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Connolly shares some thoughts on free-agent outfielder Colby Rasmus' potential fit in the Orioles clubhouse, the deaths of Stu Miller and Hank Peters, and the Hall of Fame voting.

By Dan Connolly

Jan 6, 2015

• Sports

As Ravens nurture talent on special teams, entire team benefits

Perhaps because of the caliber of player, or perhaps because of the attention special teams gets in Ravens' practice and the precedent that such role players can get a bigger opportunities, the special teams units rank high in multiple relevant league rankings.

By Jon Meoli

Dec 12, 2014

• Sports

Ray Rice situation didn't help Adrian Peterson

It's fairly obvious that Roger Goodell's decision to suspend him until at least April 15 was heavily influenced by the Rice scandal, which focused a very harsh spotlight on the NFL's arbitrary and incoherent disciplinary system.

By Peter Schmuck

Nov 18, 2014

• Sports

Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith says Vontaze Burfict is a 'dirty' player

Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith on Wednesday faintly praised Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict for not hitting him as hard as he could while Smith stood prone with a possible concussion after an interception on Sunday, but not before echoing a widely-held NFL sentiment that Burfict is a dirty player.

By Jon Meoli

Oct 29, 2014

• Sports

Five Things We Learned from the Ravens' 27-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals

Who are the 2014 Ravens? After they faltered in Cincinnati, we still have a lot to learn.

By Childs Walker

Oct 27, 2014

• Sports

Ravens rally to take lead before losing, 27-24, to Bengals

Andy Dalton's 1-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-goal with 57 seconds to play pushed the Cincinnati Bengals past the Ravens, 27-24, in front of an announced 55,711 at Paul Brown Stadium.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 26, 2014