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.

In 15 games last season for Oakland, including seven starts, Roberts had 45 catches for 494 yards, both career highs, and two touchdowns.

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.

Visiting Meade boys basketball trailed early, but regrouped behind Mazhi Thomas and Tre' Dunn to beat Oakland Mills, 71-65, Wednesday.

Maxwell Murray's pull-up jumper with 13.2 seconds lifted the Raiders to a 70-67 road win on Dec. 14.

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.

If the line holds, it would be the Ravens’ second-biggest spread as favorites this season.

Cornerback Tavon Young, who missed the Ravens’ win last week over the Oakland Raiders with a groin injury, is active and expected to play.

Alex Collins' IR designation by the Ravens comes almost three weeks after the emergence of undrafted rookie Gus Edwards.

Coach John Harbaugh did not rule out the team’s longtime starter playing Sunday.

Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon wasn't surprised when he sacked Derek Carr three plays in a row on Sunday. He already thought he was the best outside pass rusher in the world.

Sunday’s opponent, the Atlanta Falcons, aren’t any better defensively than the Bengals and Raiders but Ravens officials will get a better read on the progress of Lamar Jackson, who will likely be making his first NFL road start.

Baltimore native Cyrus Jones returned a 70 yards for a touchdown Sunday against the Raiders.

In the Ravens’ win Sunday against the Oakland Raiders, quarterback Lamar Jackson was a mixed bag.

Darren Waller last played for the Ravens in 2016, when he had 10 catches for 85 yards and two touchdowns.

The Ravens ran away with a 34-17 victory because they recommitted to running.

Sure, the Ravens have won two consecutive games. But don't print those playoff tickets yet, Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston writes.

A look at some numbers from the Ravens’ 34-17 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.

Both Cyrus Jones and Anthony Levine Sr. predicted that Jones would reach the end zone moments before his 70-yard punt return for a touchdown in Sunday’s 34-17 victory over the Oakland Raiders.

Columnist Mike Preston grades the Ravens after their victory against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.

The Ravens’ outside linebacker duo of Terrell Suggs and Matthew Judon saved their best for (the) last (quarter) in Sunday’s 34-17 win against the Oakland Raiders.

With the win over Oakland (2-9), the Ravens head into Atlanta next week still in control of the AFC’s second wild-card spot.

Running back Alex Collins (foot) joins quarterback Joe Flacco (right hip) and right tackle James Hurst (back) on the sideline for Sunday’s game against Oakland.

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

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco missed practice again Friday because of his right hip injury, leaving rookie Lamar Jackson almost certain to start for a second straight week on Sunday against the Oakland Raiders.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco missed practice Thursday again because of his right hip injury, while running back Alex Collins was out with a foot injury.

It’s the first time the Ravens have been favored by more than eight points this season.

The Ravens can't afford to suffer a letdown against the sorry, rebuilding Oakland Raiders, columnist Mike Preston writes.

Remember when Jacoby Jones, Willie Richardson and Willie Lanier were in the news?

The Raiders remained undefeated on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over the Eagles.

Loyola Blakefield graduate Terence Garvin was signed by the San Francisco 49ers to bolster their linebacking corps. The five-year NFL veteran made three starts

Junior Branden Nguyen scores 27 points, helping Atholton boys golf defeat Reservoir 64-43 on Aug. 23 at Fairway Hills Golf Course.

Atholton expects to compete with Howard, Glenelg for chance to win second straight county title.

Running back John Crockett has also had stints with the Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders.

Maryland wide receiver DJ Moore went from having no scholarship offers from FBS schools as a high school junior to being the Big Ten's leading wide receiver as a college junior last season.

The Ravens open at home against the Buffalo Bills, will be done with AFC North road games after Oct. 7, have a three-game road trip, have a three-game homestand, face four straight 2017 playoff teams in the midseason, and have back-to-back road games against the Falcons and Chiefs in December.

The Ravens say that making the tickets available earlier is an effort to get ahead of the secondary market.

The NFL announced it will release the 2018 schedule Thursday on NFL Network. The Ravens already know the teams they will face, now they'll know when they play them.

Big-play receiver Dez Bryant is seeking a new home after being released by the Dallas Cowboys last week.

The Ravens will be holding joint practices with the Los Angeles Rams ahead of their preseason game in Baltimore on Aug. 9.

Jay Moyer is being inducted into the Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2018.

The Ravens’ preseason schedule will be a little busier than normal.

There isn't a whole lot left on a free-agent wide receiver market that the Ravens have been extremely active with, but Decker does have some qualities the Ravens lack.

Former Raven and Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe talks about how offenses are built around tight ends.

The Ravens are still looking at upgrading Joe Flacco's receiving options.

James Hurst sits atop the Ravens right tackle depth chart, but that doesn't mean he'll be there in early September.

If Ozzie Newsome’s contract had ended this past season, the Ravens would be undergoing a major face lift.

Veteran receiver's deal essentially amounts to a 1-year, $8 million pact