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• Sports

Ravens coach John Harbaugh says team needs to take some heat off struggling quarterback Joe Flacco

The veteran passer is off to the worst start of his NFL career.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 2, 2017

• Sports

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Alex Collins’ fumbling woes are fixable

The Ravens are targeting how second-year running back Alex Collins carries the ball to improve his ball security.

By Edward Lee

Oct 2, 2017

• Sports

Uptick in big plays in Sunday’s loss is new concern for Ravens defense

The Ravens defense surrendered 15 plays of 10 yards or more – a season high – in Sunday’s loss to the Steelers.

By Edward Lee

Oct 2, 2017

• Sports

Ravens tackle Ronnie Stanley defiant after shootings in native Las Vegas

"I will continue to not let being an athlete define me," he wrote.

By Jonas Shaffer

Oct 2, 2017

• Opinion

Thanks, NFL protesters, for giving me my Sundays back

For so long I have been shuttered in my home on sunny Sunday afternoons.

• Opinion

Ravens fans behaved poorly

The fan behavior prior to the singing of the national anthem was disconcerting, alarming and sad.

• Opinion

Look deeper before becoming offended by NFL protests

Kneeling during the national anthem has been perceived by some mind-readers as an anti-flag, anti-American statement which has offended many.

• Opinion

All lives matter

Your political battles do not belong on the football field.

• Sports

Five Things We Learned from the Ravens' 26-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers

Five Things We Learned From the Ravens' 26-9 Loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers

By Childs Walker

Oct 2, 2017

• Sports

Mike Preston's report card after the Ravens' 26-9 loss to the Steelers

Mike Preston grades the Ravens after their 26-9 loss to the Steelers Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

By Mike Preston

Oct 1, 2017

• Sports

Ravens throttled by visiting Steelers, 26-9, as offense 'kind of laid an egg' in second straight loss

Le'Veon Bell scores two rushing touchdowns while Joe Flacco's woes continue with two interceptions.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 1, 2017

• Sports

Surprise starter Alex Collins was the Ravens’ lone offensive spark in Sunday's loss

The second-year back mixed some good (a team-high 82 yards) with some bad (another lost fumble) on Sunday.

By Edward Lee

Oct 1, 2017

• Sports

Ravens notes: Edge defenders fail to contain Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell, who gains 144 yards

The running back’s three longest runs occurred off left and right tackle in Pittsburgh's 26-9 win Sunday.

By Edward Lee

Oct 1, 2017

• Sports

Mike Preston: Ravens lack the playmakers to compete with Steelers

The Ravens simply don't have enough playmakers to compete with the better teams in the NFL, Mike Preston writes.

By Mike Preston

Oct 1, 2017

• Sports

Ravens, Steelers stand for national anthem; Baltimore players take knee to pray beforehand

Baltimore had its first up-close encounter with player protests around the national anthem before Sunday's game between the Ravens and the Steelers.

By Childs Walker

Oct 1, 2017

• Sports

Ravens-Steelers by the numbers

We take a closer look at the key stats from the Ravens' 26-9 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

• Baltimore Ravens

Some Ravens fans fuming about player protests, others furious those protests are misunderstood

The controversy that engulfed the NFL last week was reignited among fans Sunday, fury spilling from tailgate to tailgate party.

• Sports

Instant analysis from the Ravens' 26-9 loss to the Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium

The Baltimore Sun's instant analysis from Ravens' 26-9 loss to the Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.

• Opinion

David Zurawik: CBS gets anthem and most game coverage right

Just as it did last week in London, CBS Sports again got it right in covering controversy in connection with the national anthem at a Baltimore Ravens game.

By David Zurawik

Oct 1, 2017

• Sports

Brandon Williams’ absence could mean first start for Willie Henry for Ravens vs. Steelers

The 2016 fourth-round pick could make his first career start Sunday for Williams.

By Edward Lee

Oct 1, 2017

• Sports

Three stats that stand out ahead of Ravens game vs. the Steelers on Sunday

Pittsburgh owns a 22-20 lead in the overall series, but the Ravens have won five of the last six meetings in Baltimore.

By Edward Lee

Oct 1, 2017

• Sports

Schmuck: Whatever Ravens do before Steelers game, they need to get on with the season

The Ravens were out of focus last Sunday and can't afford to be this week.

By Peter Schmuck

Sep 30, 2017

• Sports

Newly signed linebacker Jonathan Freeny enjoying crash course with Ravens

The former New England Patriot said cramming as much information as possible in the past three days beats staying at home.

By Edward Lee

Sep 30, 2017

• Sports

Ravens right guard Matt Skura looking to build on start in last Sunday’s game

The second-year offensive lineman was pleased with his effort, but said he has to hone his technique.

By Edward Lee

Sep 30, 2017

• Sports

After injury scare, Ravens linebacker Za’Darius Smith says left leg is 100 percent

The third-year pro is relieved that his injury from Sept. 10 was nothing more serious than a sprain.

By Edward Lee

Sep 30, 2017

• Sports

Nine months later, most recent game against Steelers still on minds of proud Ravens defense

Blowing late lead, giving up 44 points last week to Jaguars adds to Ravens' motivation.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 30, 2017

• Opinion

Uproar over NFL protests was a long time coming

The backlash against NFL players kneeling during the national anthem was a long time coming, Cal Thomas writes.

• Sports

Ravens and Steelers doing what they can to revive struggling AFC North

With AFC North flailing, Sunday’s game between Ravens, Steelers could bring back some credibility to the division.

By Edward Lee

Sep 29, 2017

• Sports

Jacoby Jones, one of the heroes of Super Bowl XLVII victory, returns home to retire as a Raven

Jacoby Jones on retiring as a Raven: "Everything has to come to an end, but at least it's here."

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 29, 2017

• Sports

Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley not taking Steelers’ T.J. Watt’s youth for granted

Stanley is well aware that the rookie posted two sacks and one interception in Pittsburgh’s Week 1 win against the Browns.

By Edward Lee

Sep 29, 2017

• Sports

Ravens vs. Steelers: Week 4 game time, TV and more

Here's what you need to know about Sunday's game.

By Jonas Shaffer

Sep 29, 2017

• Sports

Mike Preston's key matchups for Ravens vs. Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium

Mike Preston breaks down three key battles that could help decide who wins the Ravens' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

By Mike Preston

Sep 29, 2017

• Sports

John Harbaugh's top assistants accept blame for team's performance against Jacksonville

Dean Pees said defensive intensity was lacking but thought his group otherwise played hard Sunday in London.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 29, 2017

• Sports

Marlon Humphrey living up to first-round billing for Ravens

Ravens first-round pick Marlon Humphrey has played just 43 snaps on defense, but coaches and teammates are impressed.

By Childs Walker

Sep 28, 2017

• Sports

Preston: Let's hope we can get back to football this weekend

Mike Preston writes that this is a good time for a Ravens vs. Steelers game.

By Mike Preston

Sep 28, 2017

• Sports

U.S. Air Force Heritage Band vocal trio will perform national anthem Sunday before Ravens-Steelers game

Usual national anthem singer Joey Odoms resigned earlier in the week after weekend of protests.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 28, 2017

• Sports

Staff picks for Sunday's Steelers-Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium

Baltimore Sun staff picks for Sunday's Steelers-Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium.

• Sports

Scouting report for Ravens-Steelers AFC North showdown Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium

The Ravens have won six of the past eight meetings in the rivalry and four straight at home.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 28, 2017

• Sports

Season-ending injury to Brent Urban opens door for Ravens’ Bronson Kaufusi, Chris Wormley

The Ravens' pair of young defensive ends might end their three-game run of being healthy scratches in Sunday’s game against the Steelers.

By Edward Lee

Sep 28, 2017

• Sports

QB Joe Flacco says one terrible performance doesn't tell whole story about Ravens offense

The Ravens rank last in the NFL in total yards per game and passing yards per game.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 28, 2017

• Sports

Ravens fans, bars eye Sunday for sign of whether NFL protests will pass or continue

The Ravens and rival Pittsburgh Steelers have played 46 times but never quite like they will on Sunday: when the outcome of the contest will compete for attention with whether players will kneel.

• Sports

After several players kneeled in London, Ravens keeping Sunday’s pregame plans to themselves

Players say discussion on whether to kneel or protest before Sunday’s game is a private matter.

By Edward Lee

Sep 27, 2017

• Sports

Ravens players refuse to buy into Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger’s criticism about offense

Linebacker Terrell Suggs said he won’t fall for the Pittsburgh quarterback’s “mind games” about the offense’s troubles.

By Edward Lee

Sep 27, 2017

• Maryland

Extra security placed near Ray Lewis statue after petition urges its removal

Extra security placed near Ray Lewis statue after petition urges its removal

By Jeff Barker

Sep 27, 2017

• Sports

Ray Lewis defends kneeling with Ravens in London on Sunday

Ray Lewis discusses kneeling with Ravens on Sunday in London.

• Sports

Ravens defensive tackle Brandon Williams returns to practice, does not participate

Maxx Williams, Benjamin Watson and Jaylen Hill not practicing for team on Wednesday.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 27, 2017

• Sports

Ravens news, notes and opinions on injured young players, restructured contracts and snap counts

Injuries hurting the Ravens both now and in the future; Collins, Humphrey pushing for more time.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 27, 2017

• Sports

After Week 3 setbacks, Steelers are three-point favorites over host Ravens

The AFC North rivals are both coming off their first loss of the season.

By Jonas Shaffer

Sep 27, 2017

• Sports

Ravens at Work: Cornerback Jimmy Smith and the art of game prep

In his seventh season, Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith no longer takes any part of the week for granted as he prepares for game day.

By Childs Walker

Sep 27, 2017

• College Sports

Digest (Sept. 26): Blast to open season Nov. 10 at Towson University

The Blast released their 2017-18 schedule with the team playing its home opener against the Cedar Rapids Rampage on Nov. 10. The Major Arena Soccer League will