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Terps baseball coach Szefc suspended two games

Maryland baseball coach John Szefc will serve a two-game suspension because of his ejection from Sunday's Big Ten championship game and will miss the first two games of the NCAA tournament.

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Rash of season-ending injuries hit Ravens, NFL at rookie minicamps

A rash of major injuries, including a torn ACL for a first-round draft pick, struck the NFL during a series of rookie minicamps.

By Aaron Wilson

May 10, 2015

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Tale of Verve a Preakness possibility

Trainer Dallas Stewart and owner Charles Fipke's decision on Tale of Verve's status for the 140th Preakness next Saturday at Pimlico Race Course likely will rest on their analysis of last Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

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Ravens undrafted corner Julian Wilson breaks leg in minicamp, out for season, sources say

Former Oklahoma cornerback Julian Wilson broke his leg Friday and will undergo surgery, according to sources.

By Aaron Wilson

May 8, 2015

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Seahawks sign fifth-round pick, cornerback Tye Smith (Towson) to four-year, $2.446 million deal

The Seattle Seahawks have signed former Towson cornerback Tye Smith to a four-year, $2.446 million contract, according to his agent, Sean Stellato.

By Aaron Wilson

May 7, 2015

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Ravens strike $2.625 million deal with fourth-round CB Tray Walker, sources say

The Ravens have struck a four-year, $2.625 million deal with fourth-round cornerback Tray Walker, according to sources.

By Aaron Wilson

May 7, 2015

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Oklahoma cornerback Julian Wilson excited to join Ravens as undrafted free agent

Oklahoma cornerback Julian Wilson chose the Ravens after being in heavy demand following the NFL draft.

By Aaron Wilson

May 4, 2015

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Ravens bolster backfield by taking USC's Javorius Allen in fourth round

The Ravens believe they have bolstered their backfield by adding Javorius "Buck" Allen in the fourth round to work in tandem with Justin Forsett.

By Aaron Wilson

May 2, 2015

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Towson pass rusher Ryan Delaire signing with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, $15,000 bonus, sources say

Towson pass rusher Ryan Delaire has agreed to a free agent deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to sources.

By Aaron Wilson

May 2, 2015

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Seahawks draft Towson cornerback Tye Smith in fifth round

Towson cornerback Tye Smith was drafted in the fifth round by the Seattle Seahawks.

By Aaron Wilson

May 2, 2015

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Ravens draft sleeper Texas Southern corner Tray Walker in fourth round

Tray Walker did not get an invite to the NFL scouting combine, but the cornerback was definitely on the Ravens' radar.

By Aaron Wilson

May 2, 2015

• Sports

Ravens running back Justin Forsett preparing for competition to arrive via NFL draft

Although the Ravens signed veteran runner Justin Forsett to a three-year, $9 million contract in March as their returning starter, they're still likely to reinforce the running back position with a rookie to work in tandem with him.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 22, 2015

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Release of 2015 schedule shows Ravens have tough road ahead

The Ravens will begin the season on the road against an old friend and a longtime foe and things won't get much easier after that.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Apr 21, 2015

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Joe Flacco the lone Raven in NFLPA jersey sales rankings

Only one Ravens player, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, made the NFL Players Association's top-50 list for jersey sales for 2014.

By Jon Meoli

Apr 20, 2015

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Towson pass rusher Ryan Delaire invited to Redskins' local prospect day; medical recheck goes fine, sources say

The Washington Redskins have invited Towson pass rusher Ryan Delaire to their local prospect day Wednesday, according to league sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 18, 2015

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Towson pass rusher Ryan Delaire invited to Ravens' local prospect day, sources say

The Ravens have invited Towson pass rusher Ryan Delaire to their local prospect day, according to sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 13, 2015

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Assistant general manager Eric DeCosta happy with Ravens, not looking to pursue other jobs

Ravens assistant general manager Eric DeCosta is annually in demand whenever there are NFL general manager vacancies.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 8, 2015

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Ravens news, notes and opinions on the NFL draft, future free agents and Matt Schaub

The Ravens have no problem sending up smoke screens during the draft buildup but there is some legitimacy to owner Steve Bisciotti's desire to get a pass rusher.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Apr 6, 2015

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Towson draft prospects Ryan Delaire, Tye Smith draw crowd of NFL scouts to Pro Day workout

Shirtless despite the relatively chilly temperatures Wednesday, Towson pass rusher Ryan Delaire displayed his chiseled physique and crisp mobility for scouts during a series of outside linebacker and defensive end drills.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 1, 2015

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The Ravens are not done in free agency, but what's left?

The Ravens' organizational focus is on next month's draft, but they are still trying to plug some holes with some veteran free agents.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 30, 2015

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Ravens news, notes and opinions on free agency, owners meetings, team needs

Free agency has quieted down significantly, but the Ravens aren't going to rely entirely on the draft to fill their needs.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Mar 23, 2015

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Ex-Ravens defensive end Chris Canty to visit Seahawks, sources say

Former Ravens starting defensive end Chris Canty will visit the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, according to a league source.

By Aaron Wilson

Mar 16, 2015

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Sheldon Russell rides four winners at Laurel Park

Jockey Sheldon Russell, who earned his 1,000th career victory last weekend, rode four winners on Laurel Park's 10-race program Saturday.

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Free-agent safety Ron Parker back to Chiefs on five-year, $30 million deal, agent says

Veteran free safety Ron Parker has decided to return to the Kansas City Chiefs on a five-year, $30 million contract, according to his agent, Justin Turner.

By Aaron Wilson

Mar 14, 2015

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DT Terrance 'Pot Roast' Knighton signs one-year, $4 million deal with Redskins, sources say

Knighton signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Redskins, according to league sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Mar 12, 2015

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Ravens backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor joins Buffalo Bills

Ravens backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor has joined the Buffalo Bills following his free agent visit with them, according to league sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Mar 12, 2015

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Ravens have displayed interest in Terrance 'Pot Roast' Knighton, sources say

The Ravens are among several NFL teams displaying interest in massive former Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance "Pot Roast" Knighton, according to league sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Mar 12, 2015

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Cary Williams to join Seahawks over offers from Titans, Jets and Ravens, sources say

The former Philadelphia Eagles and Ravens starter is expected to make a decision soon after receiving offers from the Ravens, New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans, according to sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Mar 9, 2015

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Orioles' crowd noise drill draws a noise complaint

How loud was it during the crowd-noise-enhanced popup drills at Ed Smith Stadium on Friday? Well, Orioles got a noise complaint from someone living in the apartment complex on the far side of the facility.

By Peter Schmuck

Feb 27, 2015

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Travis Snider and Ryan Flaherty break down 'The Play'

New Orioles outfielder Travis Snider wasn't around for FanFest because he's a huge Seattle Seahawks fan and he attended the Super Bowl that weekend, so he probably figured he was going to get a question about "The Play" in his first interview session with the Baltimore media covering spring training.

By Peter Schmuck

Feb 23, 2015

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Ravens news, notes and opinions on key free agents, upcoming 'State of the Ravens'

The clock is officially ticking on the Ravens' efforts to get Haloti Ngata and Lardarius Webb to agree to more team and salary-cap friendly deals.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Feb 23, 2015

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Marcus Peters hopes to convince NFL teams, including Ravens, that he's past troubles

After issues in the past, cornerback Marcus Peters is trying to convince NFL teams that he can harness his emotions and is worth the risk. The scouting combine wraps up Monday with Peters and his fellow defensive backs working out.

By Aaron Wilson

Feb 22, 2015

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Limited supply of free-agent cornerbacks could lead to big deals, sources say

The market ceiling will probably be established by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell, with an annual average compensation of $9 million to $10 million predicted.

By Aaron Wilson

Feb 21, 2015

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Towson defensive end Ryan Delaire enters NFL draft pool deep with 'tweeners'

"To be honest, I feel like I'm a hybrid," Delaire said. "I feel like I can stand up or put my hand down. I feel like I don't have a set position."

By Aaron Wilson

Feb 20, 2015

• Maryland

Virginia Postrel: Tap into overlooked talent

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If Ravens want to keep defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, they have leverage

This is one time when the Ravens don't need defensive tackle Haloti Ngata to cause problems.

By Mike Preston

Feb 6, 2015

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Expansion Baltimore Anthem of National Pro Grid League signs two

The expansion Baltimore Anthem of the National Pro Grid League, signed world champion and Olympic silver medalist weightlifter Dmitry Klokov and CrossFit star Mat Fraser.

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Football odyssey for New Town's Douglas McNeil III leads to Seahawks contract

He went to four colleges, worked briefly at a coffee shop and played in the Arena Football League with the Portland Thunder.

By Aaron Wilson

Feb 5, 2015

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Ravens news and notes on Torrey Smith, Pernell McPhee and more

The Ravens' front office has several big decisions to make this offseason and two of them involve whether they bring back wide receiver Torrey Smith and cornerback Lardarius Webb.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Feb 5, 2015

• Maryland

Barry Ritholtz: Don't invest like the Seahawks play

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After the past year in the NFL, it's fitting that the Patriots are champions

It seems to be fitting for the Super Bowl champion to be possibly still involved in a cheating scandal because this has been a year of turmoil for the NFL, whose image has been tarnished and integrity challenged.

By Mike Preston

Feb 2, 2015

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Salisbury graduate Dan Quinn named Atlanta Falcons coach

A day after his Seattle Seahawks fell just short of earning defensive coordinator Dan Quinn a second Super Bowl ring, the Atlanta Falcons on Monday announced the former Salisbury defensive lineman as their new coach.

By Jon Meoli

Feb 2, 2015

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Ravens given 33-1 odds to win next year's Super Bowl

A day after Super Bowl XLIX, Bovada put out odds for next year's Super Bowl champion and the Ravens are listed at 33-1.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Feb 2, 2015

• Maryland

Super celebrations for the Super Bowl

Super Bowl parties are much like other parties. Good food, good company, and usually more than a few drinks are some of the similarities. The biggest difference is the Super Bowl is the most watched sporting event in the U.S. – and as most people know, sports have a way of polarizing people.

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Instant analysis of the New England Patriots' win in Super Bowl XLIX

Baltimore Sun reporters, columnists and editors share their thoughts after the New England Patriots' 28-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX.

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Five Things to Watch in Super Bowl XLIX

The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will square off in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday night at University of Phoenix Stadium. Here's Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson's checklist of things to watch:

By Aaron Wilson

Feb 1, 2015

• Sports

Former Steelers RB Jerome Bettis, seven others elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Will Shields were elected Saturday to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So were Bill Polian, Ron Wolf and Mick Tingelhoff.

• Business

Regional advertisers compete for a Super Bowl win

Move over Pepsi, Budweiser and Coca-Cola. Such national brands, known for big-budget, attention-grabbing advertisements during the Super Bowl, will share the stage this year with regional advertisers looking to make a splash in a more targeted, lower-cost way.

By Lorraine Mirabella

Jan 31, 2015

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Former Terps star lineman Joe Vellano now happy to be back playing with Patriots

A season ago, Joe Vellano earned New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick's lasting respect.

By Aaron Wilson

Jan 30, 2015

• Business

Despite hurdles, fans find ways to bet on Super Bowl

The American Gaming Association says bettors will "illegally" spend $3.8 billion on a dizzying array of Super Bowl bets.

By Jeff Barker

Jan 30, 2015