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Peter Schmuck's takes on the news items of the week. Thoughts on Peyton Manning, Joey Chestnut, Trey Mancini, Colin Kaepernick and more.

By Peter Schmuck

Jul 5, 2019

Witnesses told police in Concord, N.C., that Wright was shot after an argument with his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend Monday afternoon.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jul 2, 2019

This Week in Baltimore Sports History for June 30-July 6

By Mike Klingaman

Jun 30, 2019

Peter Schmuck's "News Item" column on a variety of subjects including an NFL preseason game in Canada, Le'Veon Bell's female problem and a Warriors prediction.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 7, 2019

Stephen L. Levinson was the owner of the Café des Artistes alongside the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre in downtown Baltimore.

By Chris Kaltenbach

May 26, 2019

Herbert I. Reamer, former owner and president of Reamer's Men's Mart, died May 10 at Roland Park Place.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

May 24, 2019

The Ravens should have an improved offense as they seek their second straight AFC North title, but how will they fare on the other side of the ball?

By Jonas Shaffer

May 23, 2019

No Colts player epitomized the Colts — or the city of Baltimore — better than Gino Marchetti, the Hall of Fame defensive end who has died at age 93.

By Mike Klingaman

Apr 30, 2019

About 1,000 people ran, jogged or walked to support the Brigance Brigade Foundation. Former Baltimore Raven O.J. Brigance hosts the annual fundraiser, which raises money for grants to families of people with Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

By Scott Dance

Apr 28, 2019

Former Maryland players Byron Cowart, Ty Johnson and Derwin Gray were taken in the final three rounds of the NFL draft.

By Don Markus

Apr 27, 2019

Check back here throughout the 2019 NFL draft for news and analysis as teams make their selections in Nashville, Tenn.

By Childs Walker

Apr 25, 2019

As many as three as players with ties to the state, including a Terps star and a Baltimore native, could be taken in the first round Thursday night.

By Jonas Shaffer

Apr 22, 2019

Remember when Rick Sutcliffe, Franz Wittelsberger and Hal Smith were on the sports pages?

By Mike Klingaman

Apr 14, 2019

The Orioles’ home opener is April 4, meaning that baseball will soon be back, and all will be well with the world. With all you fine folks in mind, we offer this guide to celebrating beyond Opening Day.

By Chris Kaltenbach

Mar 27, 2019

The Browns appear to have loaded up for the 2019 season with their own dream team, but if there is one franchise that could turn this into a nightmare, it’s Cleveland.

By Mike Preston

Mar 22, 2019

Former Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Ravens. He ranks second in Saints franchise history in rushing yardage and first in rushing touchdowns.

By Jonas Shaffer

Mar 13, 2019

He said after the Ravens’ playoff loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that he “would love to be a Raven for life."

By Jonas Shaffer

Mar 11, 2019

The Ravens had the sixth-most expensive average ticket price in the NFL last season, according to Statista.

By Jonas Shaffer

Feb 22, 2019

Former NFL running back Tyrone Wheatley will be the Morgan Bears’ fifth head coach in seven years, but said he intends to stabilize the program and return it to relevancy.

By Edward Lee

Feb 12, 2019

Morgan State on Wednesday announced the hiring of former Michigan star and NFL running back Tyrone Wheatley as its 22nd head football coach.

Tyrone Wheatley, who had played nine seasons for the New York Giants and Oakland Raiders and had recently coached the running backs for the Jacksonville Jaguars, will be the Bears’ fifth head coach in the last seven years.

By Edward Lee

Feb 6, 2019

Let’s be honest, you’re going to watch the Super Bowl tonight. You might feel indifferent about the two teams playing if you’re one of the many who will tune into the Super Bowl so you have something to talk about at the office tomorrow morning, so I've put together this rooting guide.

Trent Dilfer, the former NFL quarterback who won Super Bowl XXXV with the Ravens, has been hired as head football coach at a Tennessee high school.

Redshirt sophomore and Baltimore native Damon Hazelton Jr. led the Hokies in several receiving categories in 2018 and has considered making the transition to the NFL after next season.

By Edward Lee

Jan 10, 2019

Here are the fatal flaws for the entire NFL playoff field.

Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs played in his 229th career game, passing Ray Lewis for the franchise’s all-time leader in games.

By Edward Lee

Dec 30, 2018

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The celebration will also feature a video commemorating the “Greatest Game Ever Played,” in which Unitas rallied the Colts to an overtime victory over the New York Giants for the team’s first NFL championship.

By Childs Walker

Dec 20, 2018

The undrafted rookie ranks fourth in rushing since Week 11 and has yet to be tackled for a loss on a run.

By Edward Lee

Dec 19, 2018

It's the third straight year the Ravens have had at least three players make the all-star roster.

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 18, 2018

Both the Ravens and Chargers have won four of their past five games, but only the Chargers have wrapped up a playoff berth heading into a meeting where the Ravens are underdogs.

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 18, 2018

The Ravens would guarantee themselves an AFC playoff berth with two more victories. But if they lose Saturday night, they might not live to have a shot in Week 17.

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 17, 2018

From Marlon Humphrey's all-around excellence to the Ravens' precarious playoff hopes, here are five things we learned from the team's 20-12 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

By Childs Walker

Dec 17, 2018

But after Sunday's win vs. Tampa Bay, there is only so much the Ravens can control in the AFC playoff picture.

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 16, 2018

Remember when Kyle Boller, Archie Clark and Mark Belanger were in the news?

By Mike Klingaman

Dec 16, 2018

By Sunday night, the Ravens could be atop the AFC North, possibly headed for a home playoff game.

By Jonas Shaffer

Dec 15, 2018

As Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco prepares for a new phase in his career, others who've walked in similar shoes say he still has much to look forward to.

By Childs Walker

Dec 15, 2018

Starting safety Tony Jefferson has not been on the field since injuring his left ankle against the Raiders on Nov. 25, but coach John Harbaugh said he has his “fingers crossed" he will return soon.

By Edward Lee

Dec 12, 2018

Ravens notebook featuring Tavon Young's first NFL touchdown and Brandon Carr's nomination for Walter Payton Man of the Year.

Injured Ravens right tackle James Hurst will be unavailable for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons but could play in Week 14, coach John Harbaugh said Friday.

By Jonas Shaffer

Nov 30, 2018

With a win Sunday, the Ravens would keep their distance in the playoff race from the glut of teams nipping at their heels.

By Jonas Shaffer

Nov 24, 2018

After coming to Penn State almost in an afterthought in a recruiting class led by Saquon Barkley, Trace McSorley has become the winningest quarterback in school history.

By Don Markus

Nov 23, 2018

Thursday, we celebrate Thanksgiving, and it’s a good idea to avoid the politics at the dinner table.

After gaining 64 yards on 15 carries in his first four games, the undrafted rookie exploded for 115 yards and a touchdown on 17 attempts on Sunday.

By Edward Lee

Nov 18, 2018

Remember when Priest Holmes, Chris McCarron and Gus Johnson were in the news?

By Mike Klingaman

Nov 18, 2018

Baltimore Ravens players and coaches say there’s no magic recipe for recovering from a comprehensive failure, such as the road loss to the Panthers.

By Childs Walker

Nov 2, 2018

Arthur H. Schmersal, a retired Baltimore County high school music teacher who had served as music director of the old Baltimore Colts Marching Band, died of cancer Oct. 12 at the Bob Hooper Hospice House. He was 82 and lived in the Phoenix area of Baltimore County.

By Jacques Kelly

Oct 17, 2018

Losing games they should have won cost the Ravens the past couple of seasons. If they miss the playoffs again in 2018, they'll look back at Sunday's loss in Cleveland as an unforgivable missed opportunity.

By Mike Preston

Oct 9, 2018

An uptick in offensive production propelled the Gladiators to a 3-2 non-league victory on Oct. 8, 2018.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the decision to deactivate the two defensive starters was not easy, but he still considers them day-to-day for this week leading to Sunday night’s game at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

By Edward Lee

Sep 24, 2018