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North Laurel's League Outfitters is donating equipment to several local high school teams, including Atholton High in Columbia and St. Vincent Pallotti High and Laurel High, in Laurel. "We have kids at the youth level or the high school who can't afford cleats," League Outfitters CEO Brad Bollweg said. "We are giving them brand new shoes in a box with no catch."

North Laurel's League Outfitters is donating equipment to several local high school teams, including St. Vincent Pallotti High and Laurel High, in Laurel. "We have kids at the youth level or the high school who can't afford cleats," League Outfitters CEO Brad Bollweg said. "We are giving them brand new shoes in a box with no catch."

Maybe one day the Ravens' "rent a receiver" policy will end and the team will establish a legacy like the Baltimore Colts did with Hall of Famer Raymond Berry. Ravens receiver Steve Smith Sr., 36, announced Monday that he will retire at the end of the 2015 season, his 15th year in the NFL. He will have played just the final two of those seasons with the Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. announced he plans to retire from the NFL after the 2015 season.

Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro has transformed his body this offseason as he competes with rookie Javorious "Buck" Allen to be the primary backup to starter Justin Forsett.

The Ravens have signed former Cincinnati Bengals safety Tom Nelson and waived-injured undrafted rookie wide receiver Cam Worthy.

Steve Smith Sr. enters his second training camp with the Ravens armed with the comfort of a year's experience with the team, and perhaps more importantly, a grasp on the team's expectations.

Depth and defense were on display on July 18 when the Arbutus Big Red semipro team opened the Mason Dixon Football League home schedule with a 26-0 victory over the DMV Jaguars at Arbutus Middle School. Interceptions by Neal Curtis – an 80-yard touchdown return – and Mark Johnson – a 35-yard TD – drew attention, but it was the defensive line that earned most of the praise from coach Ulander Giles

Former Ravens cornerback Antoine Cason won't play this season after undergoing surgery Tuesday.

Steve and Angie Smith have four kids who keep them busy while he juggles an NFL career. They wouldn't have it any other way.

Former Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher says "The Blind Side" movie has hurt his NFL career.

Sidelined last year after suffering major injuries during training camp in August, Brent Urban and Karpron Lewis-Moore are back on the practice field and expected to be part of the Ravens' defensive line rotation this season.

Newton's contract is different from Ravens quarterback and former Super Bowl XLVII Most Valuabler Player Joe Flacco's $120.6 million deal in ways beyond total value.

Ravens veteran wide receiver Steve Smith was named to the NFL Network top 100 players list.

The Ravens' 2014 rookie class provided big contributions last season. It appears that the group is primed for an even bigger sophomore season.

Ravens veteran wide receiver Steve Smith displayed his traditionally feisty personality and his sense of humor Thursday when the subject of his age and longevity was raised.

Maryland baseball coach John Szefc will serve a two-game suspension because of his ejection from Sunday's Big Ten championship game and will miss the first two games of the NCAA tournament.

Ravens veteran Steve Smith is excited that the team drafted two receivers, too. But he cautions that it will be a big jump for rookies.

The Ravens have a strong track record of finding players in the bottom third of the round. Here's a look at five possible first-round scenarios for the Ravens, including potential trades.

Maryland wide receiver Deon Long is participating in the Ravens' local prospect day today at team headquarters.

Indiana running back Tevin Coleman ran the 40-yard dash at his campus pro day Wednesday, and he was timed at between 4.35 and 4.4 seconds, according to sources.

Central Florida junior wide receiver Breshad Perriman, one of the fastest players in the draft, is on the Ravens' visit list, according to league sources.

Wake Forest cornerback Kevin Johnson is regarded as one of the top prospects at his position and projected as a practical lock to go in the first round.

After an impressive showing at the NFL scouting combine, cornerback Byron Jones backed it up at Connecticut's Pro Day.

The one positive from the Ravens' annual free agent exodus has been their ability to recoup some young talent through compensatory NFL draft picks.

Coleman has visits scheduled with the Ravens, Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals, according to league sources.

NFL stars, like Rob Gronkowski, Calvin Johnson and Jeremy Maclin, will be in Baltimore for the Ed Block Foundation's annual event.

Veteran free safety Ron Parker has decided to return to the Kansas City Chiefs on a five-year, $30 million contract, according to his agent, Justin Turner.

Former Ravens and Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Michael Oher has signed a two-year contract with the Carolina Panthers, the team announced.

Freshmen Megan Whittle and Taylor Hensh each had a hat trick as the No. 1 Maryland women's lacrosse team defeated Hofstra, 14-6, on Saturday.

Former Ravens and Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Michael Oher recently visited the Carolina Panthers, according to league sources with knowledge of the situation.

Dorial Green-Beckham came to the NFL scouting combine seeking forgiveness, and a job.

Baltimore sports apparel company Under Armour said Wednesday it has formed a partnership with the firm that manages the Muhammad Ali brand to incorporate the pathbreaking boxer into its ad campaigns and products.

The Ravens have several roster decisions to make and NFL draft prospects to consider as the scouting combine begins Wednesday.

Katie Chase (Glenelg) scored a game-high five goals to power No. 10 Ohio State past host Winthrop, 20-12, in women's lacrosse Friday.

Back-to-back Division I champion Duke held host High Point scoreless over the final 10 minutes and added three late goals to win, 16-13, in men's lacrosse Saturday.

Towson and Morgan State introduced their newest recruiting classes as part of Wednesday's national signing day.

Several top kickers have come through Baltimore, but Steven Hauschka had to leave the Ravens to join the game's best.

The Ravens are considering former Chicago Bears assistant Andy Bischoff for their tight end coaching vacancy, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

On his way out of the stadium Saturday in Foxborough, Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith reportedly threatened to fight former Carolina Panthers teammate Jermaine Wiggins in the parking lot for previous comments Wiggins made about Smith.

Ravens right tackle Rick Wagner had a strong first season as a starter, which was cut short by a Lisfranc foot sprain that forced him to injured reserve with one game remaining in the regular season.

There is no joy in Charm City right now, because the Ravens struck out in New England, but there's really no point in dissecting Saturday night's playoff thriller against the Patriots to determine just where it all went wrong.

As the Ravens prepare to play the Patriots on Saturday night in an AFC divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium, Steve Smith told The Baltimore Sun he's happy with how things worked out.

The Ravens are looking to avoid getting stranded on Revis Island when they square off with the New England Patriots on Saturday in an AFC divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium.

Ravens cornerback Rashaan Melvin left the game briefly Saturday night after being shaken up on a tackle of Steelers running back Ben Tate.

After dealing with issues off the field and with injuries, the Baltimore Ravens are back in the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years.

To a core group of Ravens, it's almost expected that they'll play two or three playoff games every year. But as they prepare to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night in the AFC wild-card round at Heinz Field, other veterans joining them this postseason haven't been so fortunate.

The Reds (9-2) beat Northwood Academy (S.C.), 57-35, to advance to the Dolphin Division championship.

The Ravens and Steelers split two matchups this season. They'll have the rubber match Saturday night.