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On the evening of Feb. 3, 2013, the Ravens and San Francisco 49ers met to decide NFL supremacy. On Sunday afternoon, the two teams play again, hoping to stave off 2015 irrelevance. Staying on the NFL mountaintop has proven difficult for both organizations since Super Bowl XLVII. Retirements, free-agent departures and injuries have whittled away talented and deep rosters. There have been off-field issues and on-field deficiencies. After engaging in a classic shootout on the sports' biggest stage, - Only one Ravens player, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, made the NFL Players Association's top-50 list for jersey sales for 2014.
- Chris Borland's decision to retire due to health concerns after one successful rookie season triggered shockwaves around the NFL.
- Baltimore Ravens analysis on all three Smiths, the Ravens¿ strong guards, and the tight end situation.
- Each Wednesday, Baltimore Sun blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Baltimore Ravens.
- One of the more intriguing prospects in the 2013 NFL draft, at least among the ones who may be available when the Ravens pick No. 32 overall, is Kansas State inside linebacker Arthur Brown. Brown has drawn comparisons to former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis.
- Tar Heels linebacker was a four-year starter, named all-conference as a senior
- Inside linebacker Ray Lewis ran through the gamut of emotions after the Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday night, but former teammate Trevor Pryce thought he displayed one major emotion during the game.
- Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers set to clash in Super Bowl
- A game-by-game look at the San Francisco 49ers' run to New Orleans.
- The first time John Harbaugh and Jim Harbaugh coached against each other in the NFL, the game came down to a catch by a young tight end. The first touchdown of Dennis Pitta's career happened in the fourth quarter of that 2011 Thanksgiving game.
- Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Andy Moeller has done well since off-field issues in past, including conviction for driving under the influence
- San Francisco 49ers star inside linebacker Patrick Willis has a deep respect for Ray Lewis, his longtime friend and mentor, but he can't wait to become the NFL's new Lion King.
- The Baltimore Ravens' offensive line thrived in the playoffs, but the San Francisco 49ers' defensive front presents the strongest test yet.
- In anticipation of Sunday's Super Bowl XLVII, Baltimore Sun blogger and reporter Matt Vensel looks at 47 stats that define Sunday's big game between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers.
- Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers cooperate to share practice field after Ravens had concerns about artificial turf at Tulane University
- Here is what other news outlets are saying about the Baltimore Ravens, the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl XLVII today.
- The Baltimore Ravens' opponent Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers, is known for a brick wall of a defensive of front that helped the 49ers rank second in points allowed and third in total defense during the regular season. And when it comes to stopping the run, 49ers inside linebackers Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman are often immovable objects, blocking running backs like Rice from escaping into the open field.
- Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday.
- Ravens conduct first Super Bowl practice at Tulane University
- Here is what other news outlets are saying about the Baltimore Ravens, the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl XLVII today.
- San Francisco 49ers players saved some of their biggest praise for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, who has been at his best in the playoffs.
- Baltimore Ravens' list includes starting inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe
- Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe did not practice Thursday
- AFC champion Baltimore Ravens are relatively healthy heading into Super Bowl
- This week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel looks back at the Ravens' previous game and that of their next of opponent.
- The news of Ravens legendary middle linebacker Ray Lewis' upcoming retirement triggered plenty of reactions around the league.
- Like Ray Lewis for the Ravens, London Fletcher is the physical and emotional leader of the Redskins
- San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh is doing well following a non-surgical procedure to deal with an irregular heartbeat, his brother John, the Ravens' coach, said Friday.
- The glare hasn¿t gone anywhere. Even in training camp practices, Ray Lewis¿ scowl, which has almost dared opposing teams to run his way for nearly two decades in the NFL, remains omnipresent. But the long-time face of the Ravens¿ vaunted defense has a different look this summer.
- Meet the Recruit: Terps linebacker commitment Brock Dean
- Meet the Recruit: Terps linebacker commitment Avery Thompson
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- Sun reporters make their projections for 2011 NFL season
