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Robert Griffin III, out of the NFL entirely last season, can be counted on to at least take joy in his apparent career renewal.

In contrast to the increasingly nasty feud between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals, Ravens and Steelers players say their mutual distaste is anchored in respect.

Wallace has been called a malcontent and even a quitter. His Ravens teammates and coaches call him a model teammate and leader. He just wants the ball and to help his team get to the playoffs.

When Ravens Pro Bowl linebacker Terrell Suggs was asked the question, he looked at the ground momentarily in silence.

Dorial Green-Beckham came to the NFL scouting combine seeking forgiveness, and a job.

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams practiced fully for the second consecutive day Friday as he continues to nurse a sprained right medial collateral ligament.

With the losses mounting, first-year coach Jay Gruden recently conceded that the Washington Redskins are a team still searching for its identity.

Donnell Whittenburg of Baltimore helped the U.S. men's gymnastics team win the team bronze at the World Championships on Tuesday in Nanning, China.

The Ravens and former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark have mutual interest, according to sources.

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was fined $100,000 for his sideline interference last week where he nearly collided with Ravens kickoff returner Jacoby Jones.

Heading into Sunday's game at M&T Bank Stadium, one of the few things A.J. Green hasn't done in two-plus NFL seasons is star against the Ravens. In three career games, Green has nine receptions for 122 yards and no touchdowns. He played briefly in a meaningless regular-season finale last season and caught two passes for 26 yards.

Nobody at either the Ravens or the Steelers' facilities this week agreed with the outside perception that the matchup has lost a little bit of luster

There was a time when Heinz Field was the Ravens' house of horrors, but those days are over, and the Ravens clearly relish the challenge of going there and facing the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In their second year under offensive coordinator Todd Haley, the Steelers remain a pass-oriented team.

Desperate times apparently call for harsh measures inside the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room, a once-vibrant place where fun and games not involving football have now been outlawed.

Baltimore Ravens have to face Peyton Manning and Broncos, plus deal with high altitude

Baltimore Ravens tight end Ed Dickson doesn't hold a grudge against Cincinnati Bengals safety Taylor Mays for helmet-to-helmet hit

By winning Sunday, Pittsburgh Steelers cut the Baltimore Ravens' four-game lead in AFC North in half and kept alive their hopes of making the playoffs

By winning Sunday, Pittsburgh Steelers cut the Baltimore Ravens' four-game lead in AFC North in half and kept alive their hopes of making the playoffs

Tight end had concussion symptoms against the Steelers

After manhandling a soft Raiders front seven, the Ravens' line will be tested by the Steelers' OLB tandem of James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley. Their extensive repertoire of pass-rushing moves is formidable

McPhee has better chance to return this week from knee, thigh injuries

Jacoby Jones' 63-yard return in the first quarter was his third return for a touchdown this season and his second in the past two games.

With injured Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger watching from the sideline in sweats Sunday, backup Byron Leftwich started against the Ravens, his first start since 2009.

There was no Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward or Ray Lewis, but as both teams predicted all week, it turned out to be more of the same with the Ravens-Steelers rivalry.

Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with a concussion, according to a team official.

When the Ravens and Steelers meet again Sunday night at Heinz Field, the stakes will be high, as they seemingly always are. But some of the faces of the rivalry, from Ray Lewis' intimidating scowl to Hines Ward's mischievous grin to Ben Roethlisberger's steely gaze, will be missing.

Although they're ranked No. 1 in the NFL in total defense this season, aging Pittsburgh unit hopes to keep improving

Ngata, Suggs, Reed, Pollard, Rice, Yanda are probable for Baltimore

The Ravens accomplished that mission in 2011, sweeping the season series and also winning the division for the first time since 2006 by stomping the Steelers in the season opener then breaking their hearts when Torrey Smith caught a last-minute touchdown pass in Pittsburgh.

Starting right guard Marshal Yanda had sat out Wednesday's session because of an injured ankle, but returned to Thursday's session

In case you haven¿t heard, the Ravens play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday. I chatted with longtime Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Ed Bouchette this week while I covered the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

Though neither played in the 55-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, defensive starters Haloti Ngata and Pernell McPhee were on the practice field Wednesday as the Ravens continued preparations for their AFC North showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said today that his quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, suffered a right shoulder sprain in last night¿s 16-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs and his status is "questionable" for Sunday night's showdown against the Ravens at Heinz 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.

The Ravens and the Steelers don't meet until the middle of November, but the Ravens are clearly on the mind of Steelers safety Ryan Clark, even if he tried to say otherwise on Wednesday. Appearing on NFL Network, Clark was asked about how much he hates the Ravens. He downplayed it at first, but he made it clear that he has a bitter taste in his mouth after the Ravens swept the Steelers last season.

Four players have withdrawn from game since last Sunday's loss to New England

Meet the Recruit: Terps safety commitment Anthony Nixon

High altitude in Denver makes it unsafe for Steelers Ryan Clark to play because of his sickle cell trait

Ray Lewis said he will appeal the $20,000 fine he was assessed after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward . The Ravens linebacker said, "It won't change the way I play in this league."