Ravens kicker Justin Tucker said the footballs used for kicking plays in Saturday night's game at the Los Angeles Chargers were "just different than what we’re used to experiencing on your typical NFL Sunday.”

From the Ravens' lack of elite playmakers to their tense playoff outlook, here are five things we learned from their 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Find out who has the advantage ahead of the Ravens-Chiefs game.

Every year, the Ravens talk about the challenges posed by the scrappy Cleveland Browns. In 2018, their words finally ring true.

"When he comes out there, he thinks he's standing on top of a mountain, and he's making plays to show that he's standing on top of a mountain," Don "Wink" Martindale said Thursday of Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Even Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco sympathizes with his brethren on the defensive side of the ball when it comes to tackling quarterbacks.

When Lamar Jackson was taken No. 32 overall in the draft this year, Ozzie Newsome acknowledged they were “building for the future” with the Heisman Trophy winner. But, he added, “In order for us to win this year, we need Joe Flacco.”

If you’ve ever taken kids on a trip to Disney World in the summer you have some idea what it is like at a Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement. Except, instead of photo ops with Mickey Mouse, you might get to snap a picture of one of the new Hall of Fame inductees, like I did with Ray Lewis.

Joe Flacco still hasn’t revealed how he feels about the Ravens using their second first-round draft pick Thursday night to bring in a young quarterback who figures to be groomed as his eventual replacement. He only spoke to fans at the Ravens' DraftFest event.

Former Terps wide receiver Stefon Diggs erases decades of Minnesota heartache.

Maybe it isn't what it used to be, but Monday Night Football still brings back memories and generates anticipation for the Ravens, who haven't played a home game on MNF in five years.

The Ravens will finish the 2017 season with a 9-7 redord.

Coordinator Marty Mornhinweg faces a possible quick departure if the Ravens' offense falters.

Michael Jackson, who played for the Ravens from 1996 to 1998 and led the NFL with 14 touchdowns in his first season with the team, was killed Friday in a

Keion Carpenter, a Baltimore native, Woodlawn graduate and former NFL player, died Thursday at a Miami hospital after being injured in a fall, his family said.

1.) This was not only the Ravens’ best win of the season, it suggested bigger possibilities for January.

As Ravens players reflected on their first days with new offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, they descri

The firing of Marc Trestman as offensive coordinator is nothing more than a Band-Aid to cover a lot of problems that will continue to hurt the Ravens.

File this one as/under "dispatches from the road," as work is taking me to Charlotte by way of Gainesville, by way of Tampa, twice.

He had 33 points on 10-for-18 shooting, lifting Maryland to the program's first national championship game.

There will be no storyline unturned during the week-long buildup to the enticing Super Bowl 50 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos, but there will be one that dominates all others. It is, of course, the matchup between 39-year-old quarterback Peyton Manning and soon-to-be-named NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton — the once and future kings of the NFL.

Before he injured his ankle in the Pittsburgh Steelers' 38-35 win over the Oakland Raiders, Ben Roethlisberger had thrown for 334 yards, passing Baltimore Colts legend Johnny Unitas on the all-time passing list.

At some point from the time he arrived at Maryland in summer 2012 to when he made his first career start in late October of that year, Caleb Rowe was labeled as a ¿gunslinger.¿ The term is a double-edged sword, one that conjures up images of free-flowing backyard football improvisation mixed with headache-inducing mistakes. Perhaps the greatest gunslinger of them all, Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre retired as the NFL¿s leader in both touchdown passes and interceptions.

Ravens outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil, approaching 100 career sacks, has two goals: break the single-season NFL sack record and win a Super Bowl.

Having started every game since he began his NFL career with the Ravens, Joe Flacco's durability has never been questioned and he can see himself playing for a long time.

As the sixth-seeded Ravens (11-6) square off with the top-seeded New England Patriots (12-4) in an AFC divisional-round playoff game Saturday at Gillette Stadium, here's a checklist of things to keep an eye on:

Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen was transformed into a wrestling arena Sunday night for the latest stop on TNA's Impact World Tour. In case you missed it, three dedicated and talented Baltimore Sun summer interns were there to provide a running, retroactive commentary.

The return of Michael Phelps to competitive swimming raises hopes — and misgivings — of his biggest fans

Believe it or not, Joe Flacco joined select company in 2013, doing something that all-time greats such as John Elway, Dan Marino, Brett Favre and Peyton Manning all did at least one point in their career. Heck, even the great Johnny Unitas pulled it off, but Flacco will have to do it a few more times to match him.

Only four current Ravens defenders were on the roster when the team last played the Minnesota Vikings in 2009. Those who remain have not-so-fond memories of trying to tackle Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.

"Just don't compare me to Brett Favre," Michael Phelps said in discussing his potential return to competitive swimming.

Will we see the legendary Casey Powell back in Major League Lacrosse? According to Chesapeake Bayhawks coach Dave Cottle, we will.

As general manager Ozzie Newsome and the Ravens put the finishing touches on their draft board in preparation for Thursday's 2013 NFL draft, there is a new class of collegiate prospects who have smitten Ravens scouts, coaches and front-office decision-makers. The scouting process is long, tiring and taxing, but each spring, there are players like Yanda who become the object of the Ravens' eye and other NFL teams.

Most Ravens fans will tell you that inside linebacker Ray Lewis was the greatest pick in franchise history. But the fine stat heads over at ESPN have calculated that Lewis was the NFL's best draft pick since 1994.

I wasn¿t there for the 7 a.m. start, but I¿ve seen almost all of the NFL Network¿s Super Bowl Sunday pre-game coverage. And as of 1 p.m. (EST), I am here to tell you it is outstanding.

Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker allegedly used deer antler spray that contains a substance banned by NFL

On Sunday, pretty much everyone in Baltimore will be rooting for the Ravens. Likewise in San Francisco with the 49ers. But the rest of the nation's football fans? They will just be rooting for another entertaining game. Each of the last five Super Bowls went down to the wire, and a couple of them could be considered among the greatest Super Bowls of all time. In anticipation of another good one Sunday in New Orleans, Matt Vensel has compiled his list of the seven most entertaining Super Bowls in NFL history.

Ray Lewis isn't just along for the ride. Heading into Sunday's AFC championship game against the New England Patriots, the 37-year-old leads the Ravens with 30 tackles through two playoff games.

When the Ravens and Broncos kick off at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday in an AFC divisional game at Sports Authority Field, Ray Lewis and Peyton Manning will match wits for the final time.

The Mays Chapel Pub is going all out with its tribute to the 10-time All-Pro linebacker, who will be suiting up in a Ravens uniform at M&T Bank Stadium for what could be the last time on Sunday.

When legendary Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis told his teammates during a team meeting Wednesday morning that he's going to retire after this season, it sparked strong emotions throughout the room.

Respect being paid to retiring Ravens middle linebacker

After Raw on Monday, WWE champion CM Punk was rushed to Pensacola, Fla., to have emergency surgery with Dr. James Andrews.

Baltimore Sun blogger Matt Vensel rounds up opinions on the Balitmore Ravens from across the blogosophere and gives his take on what those people are saying.

Torrey Smith was intent on honoring his brother Tevin Jones, pointing to the sky after a 25-yard touchdown in the second quarter, and finishing with a team-high six receptions for 127 yards. Kneeling in the end zone, Smith said a prayer