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This week in Baltimore sports history (June 2-8): Ravens trade for QB Steve McNair, who leads them to division title
June 7, 2006: The Ravens acquire quarterback Steve McNair, 33, from the Tennessee Titans for a fourth-round draft pick. The NFL’s co-Most Valuable Player in 2003, McNair will lead Baltimore to a division title and first-round playoff loss in 2006 before retiring two years later. He is killed by his mistress in a murder-suicide in 2009.
June 6, 1998: Workers break through a wall in the new Ravens stadium to rescue a litter of kittens trapped there, without their mother, after a hole was repaired eight days ago. Two of the five kittens survived.
June 6, 1979: The Orioles select George “Storm”...
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Tennessee Titans Defense
Forget about the -1 they just put up against New Orleans. Focus more on the fact that they allowed just 22 points to the most potent offense in football. Also, they face the hapless Colts this week, which is always a nice holiday treat for a fantasy D. Last week: 22 points allowed This week: @Indianapolis
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Former Ravens starting defensive end Brent Urban signs with Titans
Former Ravens defensive end Brent Urban has agreed to terms on a contract with the Tennessee Titans, the team announced Friday.
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The Sun Remembers: This Week in Maryland Sports History for Jan. 6-12
Jan. 7, 2001: The Ravens upset the Tennessee Titans, 24-10, in Nashville to advance to the AFC championship game. Anthony Mitchell returns a tipped field-goal attempt 90 yards for a touchdown, and Ray Lewis races 50 yards with an interception for a score....
After Steelers' loss, Ravens' playoff path is clear: Win and they're in
At the end of an interview in a nearly emptied-out Ravens locker room early Sunday morning, outside linebacker Matthew Judon was asked about the game he didn’t have to worry about winning.
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AFC playoff reset: Here's how Saturday's win and Steelers' loss Sunday have put Ravens in charge in AFC North
On Saturday, the Ravens faced a scenario where they could enter Week 17 with no playoff hopes.
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Still in charge: Led by defense again, Ravens take big step toward playoffs with 22-10 win over Chargers
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Mike Preston: John Harbaugh could be out even if Ravens make playoffs
It is the unwritten rule that almost everyone seems to accept as fact: If John Harbaugh’s Ravens do not make the playoffs, he will be fired as head coach.
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AFC playoff reset: Here's how the Ravens can get in (and how they can be out of contention by Sunday night)
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Four days after the Kansas City Chiefs secured a playoff spot with their win over the Ravens, the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday became the second AFC team to clinch — with their win over the Chiefs.
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A week after confusion and uncertainty swirled around their season, the Ravens are in a better place: holding on to the AFC’s second and final wild-card berth, with a home game against the double-digit-underdog Oakland Raiders up next.
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After career day, Ravens' Za'Darius Smith named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
After leading the Ravens pass rush in a record-breaking win over the Tennessee Titans, outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for the first time Wednesday.
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