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As fellow NFL quarterbacks drop like flies, Joe Flacco has made 100 straight starts

There is a saying in NFL circles that availability is one of the most important abilities for quarterbacks. Look around the league and you will see a bunch of quarterbacks who have been knocked out of the lineup due to injuries. Yet seven games into his sixth season, Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens has yet to miss a single snap in his career due to injury.

• Sports

Ravens trade Bryant McKinnie to Miami Dolphins

Inactive for the past two games, much-maligned left tackle Bryant McKinnie has been traded to the Miami Dolphins.

• Sports

The Sun Remembers: Oct. 20-26

Bert Jones, Brooks Robinson and Debbie Meyer are part of The Sun Remembers This Week in Sports for Oct. 20-26

• Maryland

Today's Ravens-Steelers game significant because of more than just the rivalry

• Atlanta Falcons

NFL Week 7 picks

Baltimore Sun experts pick NFL Week 7 games

• Sports

As Webb predicted, Brown has become Steelers' top receiver

Antonio Brown is tied for second in the NFL with 41 receptions and ranks third in the AFC with 498 receiving yards, averaging 99.6 receiving yards and more than 8 catches per game with two touchdowns.

• Sports

Like Ravens, Steelers have problems with run game, pass protection, turnovers

As the Steelers head into Sunday's showdown at Heinz Field, they have been plagued with some of the same problems as the Ravens — the lack of a consistent running game, leaky pass protection and losing the turnover battle.

• Opinion

Adrian Peterson's version of 'Parenthood'

Where is the outrage for NFL running back Adrian Peterson, who apparently fathered five children by four women, none of them he was married to?

• Opinion

Adrian Peterson's version of 'Parenthood'

• Sports

Play in the Packers loss continues a shaky start to the season for Lardarius Webb

This time a year ago, Lardarius Webb was developing into one of the better cornerbacks in the NFL when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. A year later, Webb is back in the starting lineup with six games under his belt, but he understandably is not playing at the high level he had been before the injury.

• Sports

Ravens secondary is prepared for tough test against Aaron Rodgers

Heading into Sunday's game at M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens regard Rodgers and a stacked group of offensive weapons as just as dangerous if not more so than a Denver Broncos offense headlined by quarterback Peyton Manning.

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Ellicott City's Proctor on brink of reaching NFL dream

Xavier Proctor, a 2008 graduate of Mt. Hebron High School, is a member of the Detroit Lions practice squad.

• Sports

Ravens expected to explore trading Bryant McKinnie, sources say

Another option the Ravens are expected to explore is attempting to trade left offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie now that they're in the process of finalizing their trade for his replacement, Eugene Monroe, from the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to league sources.

• Sports

What the Ravens' trade for Eugene Monroe means for Bryant McKinnie

A clear message has been delivered with such a big change coming to an underperforming offensive line described as disappointing Monday by coach John Harbaugh.

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Fantasy Football: Week 5 waiver wire advice

• Sports

Despite loss to Bills, Ravens tied for first place in AFC North

They're tied for first place in the division with two fellow 2-2 teams, the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. The Ravens defeated the Browns, 14-6, earlier this season and have yet to play the Bengals.

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Fantasy advice: Looking for QB options with Rodgers, Newton on byes

• Sports

Manny Machado's injury less serious than feared; he could be ready for spring training

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been diagnosed with a tear of the medial patellofemoral ligament in his left knee, a far less serious injury than initially feared.

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Ravens Q&A with Mike Preston

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Fantasy football: Waiver wire advice heading into week 4

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Fantasy advice: So much for Trent Richardson having a good match-up

• Sports

AFC North notebook: Browns start over after trading Richardson

The Cleveland Browns sent shock waves through the NFL when they traded running back Trent Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2014 first-round draft pick Wednesday.

• Sports

The Sun Remembers: Sept. 15-21

Jamal Lewis, Eric Davis and Johnny Unitas are part of The Sun Remembers This Week in Sports for Sept. 15-21

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Fantasy sports: Who to pick up and watch after Week 1

• Sports

One sack for Elvis Dumervil in loss to Broncos

• Justin Tucker

For Ravens' Tucker, it's power — and privilege

Beyond having the leg strength to rocket the football through the uprights, Justin Tucker was about more than just power. He was uncommonly accurate. Tucker connected on 30 of 33 field goals for a 90.9 percent success rate, the second-best mark for a rookie in NFL history.

• Maryland

Commentary: And the 2013 Ravens will finish ...

• Sports

Ravens cut Visanthe Shiancoe, Ramon Harewood

The Ravens terminated the contract of veteran tight end Visanthe Shiancoe and released reserve offensive lineman Ramon Harewood, a former starter.

• Sports

Five Ravens stats that stand out this week

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has thrown a pair of interceptions in the team's two preseason games, but he has completed 14 of his 18 attempts for 175 yards and a touchdown.

• Sports

Ravens tight ends, receivers welcome competition from new additions

The arrival of veteran tight end Dallas Clark in Baltimore is expected to trigger an impact beyond his skills at eluding safeties and linebackers.

• Sports

Ravens agree to terms with tight end Dallas Clark

The Ravens have agreed to terms with veteran tight end Dallas Clark, coach John Harbaugh said after practice today.

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Shiancoe next man up for Ravens' tight ends

• Sports

Ravens need Visanthe Shiancoe right away with Ed Dickson's hamstring injury

• Sports

What they're saying about Art Donovan's death

• Sports

Bryant McKinnie: 'I'm not fat or sloppy'

McKinnie reported to training camp at least 10 pounds over, if not significantly higher, than his prescribed target weight of 346 pounds, according to sources.

• Sports

Bryant McKinnie says he's dropping weight, moving better

• Maryland

Fantasy sports: My first foray into a fantasy football auction draft

• Sports

Impact of Pitta's loss will be far-reaching, NFL experts say

Pitta was a clutch target who was particularly valuable to quarterback Joe Flacco on key third downs and red-zone situations. He is a skilled route runner with arguably the most reliable hands on the Super Bowl champions' roster.

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With Pitta out, Ravens sign veteran TE Shiancoe

• Maryland

Ravens sign veteran tight end Shiancoe

• Sports

Ravens agree to one-year deal with tight end Visanthe Shiancoe

A day after potentially losing Dennis Pitta for the season, the Ravens agreed to a one-year deal with veteran Visanthe Shiancoe

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Ravens Notebook: Team has confidence in Dickson to help offset loss of Pitta

• Sports

Rookie tight end Matt Furstenburg off to good start with Ravens

• Sports

Visanthe Shiancoe watches practice with the Ravens

Former Morgan State standout and 10-year NFL veteran tight end Visanthe Shiancoe watched Friday¿s practice with Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome.

• Maryland

Weighty issue: Ravens' McKinnie fails to finish practice

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Ravens training camp: McKinnie reports overweight, doesn't practice

• Sports

Lardarius Webb inspired by Adrian Peterson's return from ACL injury

On Tuesday ¿ 10 months after his injury ¿ Webb suited up for the first day of training camp, and while he had limited participation in team drills, the fifth-year cornerback is on target to play in the Ravens' regular-season opener against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 5.

• Maryland

Fantasy sports: 2013 Fantasy Football primer -- NFC West running backs

• Maryland

Fantasy sports: 2013 Fantasy Football primer -- NFC North running backs

• Maryland

Redskins: RG3 feels ready, will doctors agree?