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Ravens have a lot of respect for Redskins' Alfred Morris

Rookie running back has rushed for 1,102 yards, 13 touchdowns

• Maryland

Slowing down Redskins running game will be 'huge key' for Ravens defense

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Redskins' pistol offense could present challenges for the Ravens

The Ravens will be the next team to try and defend Griffin and the Redskins. But for the Ravens, the Redskins' offense could pose a problem for a defensive unit that is ranked 23rd in the NFL against the run (125.8 yards a game).

• Maryland

Ravens Notebook: Injured CB Smith not guaranteed starting job upon return to the lineup

• Sports

Chris Chester has found home in Washington

Former Raven Chris Chester has made every start at right guard for the past two seasons for the Redskins and has discovered a comfort level in Washington

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Redskins' offensive players wary of Ravens safety Ed Reed

Washington Redskins are taking great pains to account for free safety Ed Reed, but Robert Griffin III said he doesn't fear the Ravens' eight-time Pro Bowler

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Baltimore Sun staff picks: Ravens at Redskins

Redskins-Ravens game will come down to containing RGIII

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Meet Maryland running back commitment DeAndre' Lane

Maryland running back/slot receiver commitment DeAndre' Lane talks about playing for the Terps next fall.

• Features

Ken Ulman's Ravens/Redskins challenge to Rushern Baker

If Ravens lose on Sunday, the Howard County executive says he'll wear a Redskins jersey for an entire day.

• Maryland

Redskins' pistol offense 'a unique challenge' for Ravens' defense

• Sports

Robert Griffin III embracing his new status in Washington

Just 12 games into his rookie season, Griffin has energized a city desperate for a successful Redskins team.

• Sports

Injured again, Terrell Suggs refuses to crumble

Outside linebacker Terrell Suggs majorly impacted the Ravens defense after his improbably quick recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. Now he is vowing to play through a torn right biceps at some point this season. And to think, people used to question his dedication.

• Sports

Robert Griffin III has long been familiar to Harbaugh family

John Harbaugh's brother tried to recruit Washington Redskins quarterback RG# to go to Stanford.

• Sports

Battle for the AFC's byes appears to be a four-team race

Outlining what the Ravens, Texans, Patriots and Broncos need to do over the final four weeks to get a first-round playoff bye in the AFC.

• Sports

Film study: Ravens vs. Redskins

Aaron Wilson breakes down the tape from the Ravens' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and Matt Vensel look back at the Washington Redskins' win over the New York Giants on Monday night.

• Maryland

'Skins Morris runs the ball, not his mouth

• Sports

Ravens Q&A with Mike Preston

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers a selection of reader questions about the Ravens' 23-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

• Sports

Ravens will have their hands full with scary-good Redskins QB RG3

The Ravens play the Washington Redskins on Sunday at FedEx Field. And if they watched the Redskins' 17-16 win over the New York Giants on "Monday Night Football," they know that Robert Griffin III, already one of the game's most explosive players, is only getting better and better as the season grinds on.

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Royals, Redskins and Rita Ora are fascinating the Internet this morning

Royals! Rookies! And really really bad breakups! Today's online trends have it all. First up, royal wife Kate Middleton is again under the media microscope -- fortunately for her she has all her clothes on this time.

• Sports

Coffee Companion (12/4): your daily Ravens fix

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.

• Maryland

Ravens' pass defense continues to be a concern

• Sports Analysis

Ravens in the rear view

The Baltimore Ravens are still in very good shape in the AFC and still are going to win the division title.

• Maryland

Secondary struggles in loss to Steelers

• Maryland

Ravens fighting for position among AFC's top teams

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Coffee Companion (11/23): your daily Ravens fix

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.

• Maryland

Commentary: Typical Ravens-Steelers game

• Sports

Desperately seeking a consistent Ravens pass rush

The Baltimore Ravens, who reveled in wreaking havoc with their pass rush under former defensive coordinators like Rex Ryan and Chuck Pagano, have infrequently gotten close enough to the quarterback to create chaos inside the pocket this season. Their current coordinator, Dean Pees, is still searching for some solutions to rectify that.

• Football

Coffee Companion (11/1): your daily Ravens fix

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.

• Sports

Ray Rice admires Browns rookie Trent Richardson

On occasion, Ravens running back Ray Rice likes to exchange sweaty jerseys with opposing players that he admires, and he already knows which Cleveland Browns player will be in his crosshairs after the final whistle blows Sunday afternoon: Trent Richardson.

• Sports

Ed Reed on NFL fining Ravens $20,000: 'They're taking away from football'

Ravens were fined for not listing Ed Reed on injury report with torn labrum in his shoulder

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Fined $20,000 by NFL, Harbaugh says Ravens will list all injuries going forward

Now that the Ravens have been fined $20,000 by the NFL for not listing free safety Ed Reed on the injury report, coach John Harbaugh says the team will list every injury going forward to comply with the stated interpretation of the rulebook.

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Matt Vensel's Monday morning NFL power rankings

Every Monday, the day after our favorite day of the week but still hours before that week's slate of games officially wraps up with "Monday Night Football," Matt Vensel will bring you his weekly premature NFL power rankings. Why Monday? Because who wants to wait until Tuesday or Wednesday for power rankings?

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Coffee Companion (10/29): your daily Ravens fix

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.

• Sports

Ravens fined $20K for failing to list Ed Reed on injury report; Pollard fined

• Sports

Terps Trio: Caleb Rowe, Shawn Petty and hoops starters

Baltimore Sun reporters Jeff Barker and Don Markus and editor Matt Bracken weigh in on the three biggest topics of the past week in Maryland sports.

• Sports

Notebook: Ravens' defensive line called a 'work in progress'

Except for Ngata, defensive line having a rough season

• Sports

Harbaugh defends not listing Ed Reed on injury report

Osemele, Reed, McKinnie suffer minor injuries

• Sports

Coffee Companion (10/22): your daily Ravens fix

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.

• NFL

What is the right number of blows to the head?

• Sports

NFL looking into Ed Reed not being on injury report

League makes inquiry

• Sports

Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is out for the season with triceps tear

The Ravens' worst fears were confirmed today when a magnetic resonance imaging test revealed that middle linebacker Ray Lewis suffered a torn triceps in his right arm, an injury that will likely end his season

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Coffee Companion (10/15): your daily Ravens fix

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. That way he'll have an excuse to do the same to start his workday, too.

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With rookie quarterback and running back, Browns following the Ravens' blueprint

The Browns, who have had one winning season and five head coaches in the past decade, traded up to select Trent Richardson third overall in April's draft and 19 spots later used another first-round draft pick on Brandon Weeden.

• Baltimore Orioles

Orioles get big-time respect from Sports Illustrated

If anyone still needs confirmation that baseball in Baltimore is back and that this wild and wonderful season is for real, know this: the Orioles are on the cover of the Oct. 1 edition of Sports Illustrated.

• Baltimore City Paper

Most pro athletes would never think to spit out hate terms "Nigger," "Kike," or "Spic," but somehow "Faggot" gets a pass.

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The fast, deep Eagles defense will test the Ravens

A few hours ago, I sat down and watched a replay of Sunday's game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cleveland Browns for a new Ravens feature from my colleague, Aaron Wilson, and me that will debut in Wednesday's paper. I came away very impressed with the Philly defense, which played even faster than the Philly offense.

• Sports

How will RG3 do the rest of the season?

• Sports

Matt Vensel's Monday morning NFL power rankings

Every Monday, the day after our favorite day of the week but still hours before that week's slate of games officially wraps up with "Monday Night Football," Matt Vensel will bring you his weekly premature NFL power rankings. Why Monday? Because who wants to wait until Tuesday or Wednesday for power rankings?

• Sports

Highlights and lowlights of NFL opening weekend

Here's a look at the highlights and lowlights around the NFL during the opening weekend:

• Football

Previewing the NFL season: A look at how the season might unfold

Here's a look at how the upcoming NFL season might unfold.