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• High School sports

St. Paul's Pino wins Ravens' QB Challenge

St. Paul's Anthony Pino wins Ravens' high school Quarterback Challenge

• Sports

Ravens RB Bernard Pierce faces tough sledding in first NFL start

Making his first NFL start with injured Pro Bowl runner Ray Rice sidelined with a strained left hip flexor, Pierce salvaged a tough day by grinding out the majority of his 65 yards on 24 carries during the second half of a 30-9 victory at M&T Bank Stadium.

• Baltimore Ravens

Ed Reed makes his Houston Texans debut in return to Baltimore

Ed Reed, who signed with the Texans weeks after the Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII, made his return to Baltimore and his Texans debut in the Ravens' 30-9 win Sunday.

• Baltimore Ravens

Defense steps up in Ravens' 30-9 win over the Houston Texans

• Sports

Instant analysis of the Ravens' win over the Houston Texans

Baltimore Sun reporters and editors give their thoughts on the Week 3 game.

• Sports

Ed Reed active, Ray Rice scratched for Ravens-Texans game

• Maryland

Matchup with Texans will be telling for Ravens

• Maryland

Ravens confident in Pierce to fill in for Rice

• High School sports

Boys' Latin's Bopst, St. Paul's Pino ready for Ravens' QB Challenge

Boys' Latin's Freddy Bopst, St. Paul's Anthony Pino ready for pressure of Ravens' high school Quarterback Challenge at M&T Bank Stadium

• Sports

Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice is doubtful for Sunday's game

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that Ray Rice will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans but he's listed as doubtful on injury report.

• Maryland

Sunday will be 'special day' for Ed Reed

• Education

At growing SEED School, Ed Reed's impact endures

It's a gorgeous September afternoon, and students at the SEED School of Baltimore are spending it just like countless peers across the country — donning their home colors to play a game of football.

• Sports

Chykie Brown limited; Texans' Andre Johnson returns to practice

• Sports

Who's picking the Ravens to beat the Houston Texans?

• Maryland

Ravens Notebook: Ravens still expect Dickson to play big role in passing game

• Joe Flacco

Flacco returns to team facility upbeat after busy weekend

It's been a hectic couple of days for the Ravens' sixth-year quarterback who returned to practice Wednesday following the arrival of his second son. Daniel Flacco was born about an hour and a half before the start of the Ravens' eventual 14-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

• Sports

Jacoby Jones ruled out, Texans' Andre Johnson, Duane Brown didn't practice

• Sports

Lardarius Webb says he's sure Ed Reed will play Sunday vs. Ravens

• Sports

Gary Kubiak says Ed Reed is as close to return as he has been

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said that safety Ed Reed is close as he has been to a return to the field.

• Sports

What they're saying about the Ravens

A collection of what other media outlets are saying as the Ravens prepare for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium.

• Sports

Film Study: Looking back at the Texans' win over the Titans

Led by All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt, the Texans have one of the most aggressive and physical 3-4 defensive fronts in the NFL.

• Sports

Ray Lewis humbled by this weekend's induction in Ravens' Ring of Honor

As he gets ready to become the 16th member of the Ravens' Ring of Honor, former linebacker Ray Lewis said that he'll always be connected to Baltimore.

• Baltimore Ravens

James Ihedigbo quietly makes a difference for Ravens

There will be a lot of talk about safeties this week with Ed Reed returning to Baltimore, Matt Elam earning a starting spot for the Ravens and Michael Huff trying to contribute off the bench. One player who probably won't be mentioned much is strong safety James Ihedigbo. But through two games, Ihedigbo has been a steady presence for the Ravens secondary.

• Sports

Ravens fan of the week, Brandon Sacks

Being a Ravens fan is a lifestyle. As rough as a week may be, I always know that for no less than 20 weeks out of the year (and hopefully more), I can stop everything that I'm doing, throw on my jersey, and go insane as I root for the team I love.

• Sports

Ravens Q&A with Mike Preston

Each week, Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston will answer questions from readers about the Ravens. You can submit questions during every game to sports@baltimoresun.com.

• Maryland

Ravens Notebook: Rice is day-to-day

• Maryland

Ravens: Harbaugh expects Ed Reed to play against the Ravens Sunday

• Sports

Harbaugh says he'll be 'surprised' if Ed Reed doesn't play Sunday

When the Ravens' offense lines up Sunday against the Houston Texans, coach John Harbaugh expects for free safety Ed Reed to be patrolling the secondary against his old football team.

• Maryland

Commentary: 'Great bounce back' even if it was just the Browns

• Opinion

New season, but same old sorry CBS Ravens telecast

This is the kind of thing that all too often makes it so aggravating to watch the Baltimore Ravens when CBS is doing the telecast.

• Sports

Ravens hopeful Ray Rice won't be sidelined long with hip injury

Ravens star running back Ray Rice suffered a strained left hip flexor Sunday in the fourth quarter of a 14-6 win over the Cleveland Browns.

• Sports

Ravens DBs Matt Elam, Jimmy Smith start ahead of Michael Huff, Corey Graham

• Sports

Ray Lewis raises Ravens' leadership question

• Sports

Kruger ready to face his former team on Sunday

Paul Kruger signed with the Browns in the offseason. Part of the allure, besides the lucrative contract the Browns dangled to acquire his services, was an opportunity to help turn a franchise around.

• Sports

Ravens' Huff struggled with tackling, coverage vs. Broncos

Huff's tackling technique was shoddy, failing to wrap up, and received the lowest overall grade of any Ravens defensive player, according to Pro Football Focus.

• Harford

Ravens fans in Bel Air keep the faith despite opening night bomb

Ravens fans in Harford County did not lose hope Thursday night, even as Denver's lead widened in the second half of the game, to an eventual 49-27 victory on the Broncos' home turf.

• Sports

Ravens defensive backs had 'a long night' in season-opening loss to Broncos

The Baltimore Ravens' season-opening 49-27 loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night featured a team-wide breakdown as the reigning Super Bowl champions were outplayed in every facet. But one group that took the loss particularly hard was the Ravens' defensive backs, who were badly victimized on Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's record night.

• Sports

What they're saying about the Ravens' 49-27 loss to the Denver Broncos

A look at what other media outlets are saying about the Ravens' loss to the Denver Broncos in the season opener Thursday night.

• Sports

'Embarrassing' game for Ravens' secondary as Peyton Manning picks them apart

• Sports

Running it back: Rough transition into life without Ray Lewis, Ravens miss Dennis Pitta and more

Baltimore Sun blogger and reporter Matt Vensel gives his take on the Baltimore Ravens' loss to the Denver Broncos, including thoughts on the Ravens defense, Joe Flacco missing Dennis Pitta and John Harbaugh's decision not to challenge Wes Welker's non-catch.

• Sports

Ravens blown out by Broncos on record-setting night for Peyton Manning

Denver QB Peyton Manning passed for 7 touchdowns in leading the Broncos to a 49-27 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

• Sports

The red zone is currently an unknown for the Ravens

The Ravens wouldn¿t be walking into Sports Authority Field at Mile High as the defending Super Bowl champs on Thursday night had they not been dominant when it mattered in the most important 20 yards of the field.

• Maryland

New-look Ravens hoping to make run at another title

• Terrell Suggs

Friendship between Suggs and Ngata carries over to leadership for Ravens

When the Ravens take the field tonight against the Denver Broncos to begin the 2013 NFL season, their offseason defensive makeover will be on full display. There will be no Ray Lewis and no Ed Reed, but the two new leaders of the defense will be old and familiar faces.

• Sports

After reaching NFL's mountaintop, what's next for Ravens QB Joe Flacco?

As an encore, Flacco, who racked up team accomplishments since his rookie season in 2008, wants to take his individual game to the next level this season. It won't be easy with increased expectations and the loss of two of his favorite receivers. But if anyone can shrug off all this pressure, it's Flacco.

• Sports

More tough roster choices in 2014

A tight budget could make it extremely difficult to retain many unrestricted free agents, which includes offensive tackle Michael Oher, tight ends Dennis Pitta and Ed Dickson, cornerback Corey Graham, middle linebacker Daryl Smith, defensive end Arthur Jones, strong safety James Ihedigbo and kick returner Jacoby Jones. And the Ravens may not be able to expand their payroll with high-dollar free agents from other teams

• Sports

In Ozzie Newsome the Ravens trust

As the Ravens try to defend their Super Bowl title, they're betting heavily on the acumen of general manager Ozzie Newsome. Though some speculated faintly that Newsome might step away in the afterglow of a second championship, he has instead embraced the challenge of reconfiguring the roster one more time. It's a process that might inspire great anxiety in many NFL cities. But that's less the case in Baltimore where in Ozzie fans trust.

• Sports

Your official Ravens season-opener drinking game

Yeah, we know. The game isn't in Baltimore. And whether you've moved on and are just excited for the season to kick off or you're still in a deep state of depression, there's only one thing to do: drink.

• Maryland

Commentary: And the 2013 Ravens will finish ...

• Maryland

Fantasy sports: Things I believe to be true in the 2013 NFL/Fantasy Football season