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• Sports

North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz draws comparisons to Joe Flacco

The comparison is inevitable. Eight years ago, Joe Flacco, a tall, strong-armed quarterback out of Delaware, made the jump from the Football Championship Subdivision to be made a first-round draft choice by the Ravens. This year, North Dakota State's Carson Wentz is hoping to make a similar jump and Flacco's success with the Ravens shows it can be done.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Feb 26, 2016

• Sports

Ray Rice says wait for second chance 'might take a little longer than I expected'

Rice is back in football this week, which means he has the platform to offer his usual mea culpas.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jan 20, 2016

• Sports

Former Ravens running back Ray Rice to coach in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl this week

Ray Rice will coach running backs in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl this week.

By Jon Meoli

Jan 19, 2016

• Scientific Research

Army lab aids NFL effort to reduce concussions

Criticized for years for not addressing a concussion problem that could threaten the sport's future, the NFL is working now to get ahead of it, changing rules to minimize the injuries and funding research into new technologies at Aberdeen Proving Ground and elsewhere through a competition sponsored by Under Armour and General Electric.

By Jeff Barker

Dec 8, 2015

• Sports

Ravens quarterback Matt Schaub says he passed concussion test

An NFL spokesman said that the league will look into the Ravens' handling of the concussion protocol involving Matt Schaub, per normal procedures.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Dec 6, 2015

• Sports

Mike Preston: At least Tom Brady and the Patriots won't cheat for a while

For the time being, the cheating will stop in in Foxborough, Mass. That's the good news that has come out of this "Deflategate" mess and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's nullified suspension.

By Mike Preston

Sep 3, 2015

• Ravens

Ruling shows NFL commissioner can't be 'unfair, arbitrary and misleading,' NFLPA says

The NFLPA released a statement Thursday morning after a federal judge nullified New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's four-game suspension.

• Sports

Brooks Robinson, Tom McMillen, 5 others to join Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame

At a luncheon at the Sports Legends Museum, former Orioles third baseman Robinson was introduced as one of seven inductees this year in the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame. Also announced were Tom McMillen, John Mackey, Kevin Glover, Bernard Williams Del Dressel and Jeff Pyles.

By Mike Klingaman

Aug 27, 2015

• Sports

Ravens' Jerry Rosburg reiterates that he didn't talk to Colts about deflated footballs

Ravens special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg says he wasn't bothered by allegation because he knows what happened.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 7, 2015

• Sports

Once again, Ravens find themselves in the middle of NFL's biggest controversy

The Ravens released a statement on Wednesday that denied the team warned the Indianapolis Colts about deflated footballs prior to the AFC championship game. Here's the full statement.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 5, 2015

• Ravens

Peter Schmuck: Have Ravens created another credibility gap?

Newly revealed evidence in the "Deflategate" scandal suggests the Ravens might have tipped off the Indianapolis Colts about inflation irregularities in the footballs used at Gillette Stadium before the AFC Championship Game between the Colts and New England Patriots, something coach John Harbaugh and the Ravens have strongly denied.

By Peter Schmuck

Aug 5, 2015

• Sports

Documents indicate Ravens warned Colts about Patriots' footballs last postseason

Ravens officials have denied on several occasions that they tipped the Indianapolis Colts off about issues that they had with the air pressure of game balls during their AFC divisional playoff matchup with the New England Patriots, but documents released Tuesday suggest otherwise.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Aug 4, 2015

• Sports

Sources: Ravens to sign receiver Trent Steelman, cut quarterback Jerry Lovelocke (Edmondson)

The Ravens are signing former Army quarterback Trent Steelman to a contract and cutting undrafted rookie quarterback Jerry Lovelocke, according to sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Jul 31, 2015

• Sports

Ravens sign Tom Nelson to play wide receiver, waive injured receiver Cam Worthy

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

By Aaron Wilson

Jul 29, 2015

• Sports

Tom Brady: 'I did nothing wrong'

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady released a statement that said he was disappointed by the NFL's decision to uphold a four-game suspension against him.

• Sports

Ravens place rookie wide receiver Cam Worthy on physically unable to perform list

The Ravens placed undrafted wide receiver Cam Worthy on the physically unable to perform list Wednesday as rookies reported to training camp.

By Aaron Wilson

Jul 22, 2015

• Sports

Breaking down punter Sam Koch's $18.75 million deal, Ravens' salary-cap situation

The Ravens managed to lower veteran punter Sam Koch's salary-cap figure by $700,000 when they signed him to a five-year, $16.25 million contract extension, according to NFL Players Association records and league sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Jul 10, 2015

• Sports

Former Ravens linebacker Rolando McClain suspended four games for violating substance-abuse policy

The tumultuous career of trouble-prone former Ravens middle linebacker Rolando McClain took another rocky turn Thursday when he was suspended by the NFL for violating its substance-abuse policy.

By Aaron Wilson

Jul 2, 2015

• Sports

Adrian Avena leads pro bass event on Potomac River

Adrian Avena brought a five-bass limit to the scale Thursday weighing 16 pounds, 12 ounces to take the lead after the first day of the Walmart FLW Tour event on the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland.

• Ravens

Tom Brady continues appeal at NFL headquarters

Tom Brady and representatives from the players' union are meeting with Commissioner Roger Goodell at NFL headquarters as the New England quarterback appeals his four-game suspension.

• Sports

More to watch as second round of OTAs begin

While we learned a little last week about Joe Flacco's adjustment to Marc Trestman's version of the West Coast offense, Timmy Jernigan's ascension to the starting defensive line and just how much longer 36-year-old wide receiver Steve Smith might play in the NFL, all of that has been sufficiently discussed and dissected.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jun 2, 2015

• Sports

Ravens news, notes and opinions on second-year players, Steve Smith, cornerbacks

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

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jun 1, 2015

• Sports

Offense changes again, but Joe Flacco's still here

The start of the first of three weeks of voluntary OTAs brought the annual questions about the state of the Ravens' offense, which again will have a different look in the upcoming season. But quarterback Joe Flacco, who has started every game for the team over the past seven seasons, remains one of the few constants.

By Jeff Zrebiec

May 28, 2015

• Sports

Ravens' starting offensive line, top draft picks not at voluntary practice

The Ravens had generally high attendance at their organized team activity with the exception of the entire starting offensive line being absent from the voluntary practice Thursday.

By Aaron Wilson

May 28, 2015

• Sports

Ravens undrafted rookie WR DeAndre Carter plays with 'chip on my shoulder'

Growing up in California, undrafted rookie wide receiver DeAndre Carter idolized Ravens five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Steve Smith and patterned his game after him.

By Aaron Wilson

May 27, 2015

• Sports

Ravens rookies Breshad Perriman, Maxx Williams, Buck Allen scheduled to attend NFLPA rookie event

The NFLPA issued a press release stating that first-round wide receiver Breshad Perriman, second-round tight end Maxx Williams and fourth-round running back Buck Allen are confirmed to attend the four-day program.

By Aaron Wilson

May 26, 2015

• Sports

Will Hill looks forward to 'hitting people' at strong safety in second Ravens season

What Hill really wants, though, in his second season with the Ravens after signing his $1.542 million restricted tender, is an increased chance to inflict some punishment on opponents.

By Aaron Wilson

May 19, 2015

• Sports

NFLPA files appeal on behalf of Tom Brady, Kyle Arrington has little to say about Deflategate

The NFL Players Association has filed an appeal on behalf of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the wake of his four-game suspension for his role in the Deflategate scandal.

By Aaron Wilson

May 14, 2015

• Sports

Lloyd Carter named coach of new Hampton men's lacrosse team

Hampton announced that it is adding men's lacrosse as a varsity sport for the 2015-16 school year and named longtime Baltimorean Lloyd Carter its coach.

• Sports

Ravens signing undrafted East Carolina wide receiver Cam Worthy to three-year contract, sources say

The Ravens have reached a three-year deal with undrafted East Carolina wide receiver Cam Worthy, according to a source.

By Aaron Wilson

May 5, 2015

• Ravens

Edmondson's Lovelocke hopes undrafted deal with Ravens inspires youth

In the wake of unrest in the city following the death of Freddie Gray, Edmondson graduate Jerry Lovelocke said his pending free agent contract with the Ravens could serve as an example for Baltimore youth.

By Aaron Wilson

May 3, 2015

• Sports

Ravens safety Will Hill signs his $1.542 million restricted tender, sources say

Ravens veteran safety Will Hill has signed his $1.542 million right-of-first-refusal original round tender, according to NFL sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 23, 2015

• Sports

Joe Flacco the lone Raven in NFLPA jersey sales rankings

Only one Ravens player, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, made the NFL Players Association's top-50 list for jersey sales for 2014.

By Jon Meoli

Apr 20, 2015

• Sports

South Florida corner, kick returner Chris Dunkley to visit Ravens, Patriots, Bills, Lions

South Florida cornerback and kick returner Chris Dunkley told The Baltimore Sun that he will visit the Ravens next week along with the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 18, 2015

• Sports

Western Carolina safety Ace Clark invited to Ravens, Redskins local prospect days, sources say

Western Carolina safety Ace Clark has been invited to the Ravens' local prospect day Tuesday, according to sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 16, 2015

• Sports

Ravens met with speedy Sacramento State wide receiver DeAndre Carter

The Ravens met with speedy Sacramento State wide receiver DeAndre Carter at the NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl, according to a league source.

By Aaron Wilson

Mar 20, 2015

• Sports

Veteran defensive lineman Chris Canty rejoins Ravens on two-year, $4.65 million deal

Veteran defensive end Chris Canty has rejoined the Ravens on a two-year contract, according to league sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Mar 18, 2015

• Sports

As start of free agency nears, don't expect Ravens to make a big deal

Annually lacking the salary cap space to make major outside additions and content to reward their own players while building through the draft, the Ravens traditionally stay quiet through the first couple days of free agency when money changes hands at an eye-popping rate.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 7, 2015

• Sports

Over past two years, Ravens one of NFL's highest-spending teams on player salaries

The Ravens spent up to 98.54 percent against the salary cap over the past two years, well above the minimum requirement.

By Aaron Wilson

Feb 26, 2015

• Sports

Towson defensive end Ryan Delaire pulls groin at combine running 40-yard dash

Towson defensive end Ryan Delaire pulled his groin while running the 40-yard dash Sunday morning at the NFL scouting combine and was instructed by trainers to discontinue the remainder of his workout.

By Aaron Wilson

Feb 22, 2015

• Sports

Towson defensive end Ryan Delaire enters NFL draft pool deep with 'tweeners'

"To be honest, I feel like I'm a hybrid," Delaire said. "I feel like I can stand up or put my hand down. I feel like I don't have a set position."

By Aaron Wilson

Feb 20, 2015

• Sports

Ex-Edmondson QB Jerry Lovelocke eager to prove himself at NFL scouting combine

Growing up on the east side of Baltimore, Prairie View A&M quarterback Jerry Lovelocke maintained a careful eye toward his future.

By Aaron Wilson

Feb 17, 2015

• Sports

Prairie View A&M quarterback Jerry Lovelocke (Edmondson) invited to NFL scouting combine

Prairie View A&M quarterback Jerry Lovelocke has been invited to the NFL scouting combine this month at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

By Aaron Wilson

Feb 6, 2015

• College Sports

Three Maryland natives set to play in College Gridiron Showcase

Three Maryland natives will have an opportunity to impress NFL teams next week at the College Gridiron Showcase in Arlington, Texas, an all-star game that features prominent players from programs such as Alabama, Auburn and Texas.

By Matt Zenitz

Jan 22, 2015

• Sports

Joe Flacco jumps to top-10 in jersey sales

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco ended the season as the eighth-highest selling jersey at Dick's Sporting Goods

By Jon Meoli

Jan 20, 2015

• Sports

Towson pass rusher Ryan Delaire invited to NFL scouting combine

Towson University third-team All-American defensive end Ryan Delaire has parlayed a strong track record as a pass rusher into an invite to the NFL scouting combine.

By Aaron Wilson

Jan 19, 2015

• Sports

Gary Kubiak will interview with Denver Broncos this weekend

Less than a week after saying he would remain as the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator, Gary Kubiak will interview for the Denver Broncos' head-coaching opening.

• Sports

Ravens, former running back Ray Rice settle grievance, sources say

The Ravens have settled their grievance with former running back Ray Rice after terminating his $35 million contract five months ago.

By Aaron Wilson

Jan 15, 2015

• Sports

Browns suspend star wide receiver Josh Gordon for missing practice Saturday, source says

The Cleveland Browns have suspended star wide receiver Josh Gordon for their regular-season finale Sunday against the Ravens for violating team rules.

By Aaron Wilson

Dec 27, 2014

• Finance

Financial advising firm focuses on professional athletes

To many, the high salaries of professional athletes can be a source of envy. But their big paydays come with a darker side – many face bankruptcy or financial distress after spending too freely, going through a divorce or failing to line up a job upon retirement.