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• Sports

Catching up with ... former Ravens fullback Vonta Leach

From his seat at the Super Bowl on Sunday, Vonta Leach will summon the past — the Ravens' ascent to the top in the 2012 season and that glorious scoreboard, at game's end, which he'll not forget: Ravens 34, San Francisco 49ers 31.

By Mike Klingaman

Feb 6, 2016

• NFL

From college lacrosse star to Super Bowl sideline reporter

With virtually no broadcast experience, Evan Washburn has worked his way up from production assistant to Super Bowl sideline reporter.

By David Zurawik

Feb 5, 2016

• NFL

The Baltimore Sun staff picks: Sunday's Super Bowl 50

Super Bowl 50, Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers

• Denver Broncos

Super Bowl 50 picks

• Sports

Catching up with ... former Ravens offensive lineman Edwin Mulitalo

A framed photo of the Super Bowl XXXV champions hangs on Edwin Mulitalo's bedroom wall; a "Festivus" T-shirt, in his closet. They are cherished keepsakes for Mulitalo, a starting guard for the 2000 Ravens when they won their first NFL title.

By Mike Klingaman

Feb 5, 2016

• Maryland

Carroll County pup needs help in Puppy Playoffs

The NFL playoffs may be settled, but the Puppy Playoffs will rage on through Super Bowl Sunday and the Humane Society of Carroll County has a dog in that fight. The name is Killian. Cute is what Killian needs in this contest, a social media fundraising competition between 30 shelters and human societies across the U.S., according to Rachel Skolnick, director of marketing for D.C.-based start GoodWorld, which is organizing the "playoff."

• Carolina Panthers

Panthers defensive end Ryan Delaire (Towson) got to dance with Miss Universe

It's not about how you play the game, but how you do at media day.

By Jonas Shaffer

Feb 2, 2016

• Sports

How Gary Kubiak left the Ravens and ended up as Denver Broncos head coach

Gary Kubiak acknowledged that the Broncos¿ head coaching job was probably the only position that he would have left the Ravens for following the 2014 season. He's now in the Super Bowl.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Feb 2, 2016

• Sports

Which Ravens Super Bowl champ was best? The 2012 team was supernatural; 2000 just plain super

It has been 15 years since the Ravens won their first Super Bowl. They won another in 2012, which is remarkable for a franchise that has been in existence for only 20 years. Often there are questions about which team is better, but maybe they can be tied into one. Can Ray Lewis of the 2000 team beat Ray Lewis of the 2012 squad?

By Mike Preston

Feb 1, 2016

• Sports Analysis

Super Bowl Week is all hype, but media day is still a ton of fun and it moves to prime time tonight

The week leading up to Super Bowl will produce some ridiculous moments -- particularly on media day -- but the pregame hype is all part of the greatest sports show on earth.

• Sports

Former Maryland D-lineman Darius Kilgo relishes Broncos' Super Bowl run

The welcome to the NFL moments for Darius Kilgo were plentiful during his first season with the Denver Broncos this fall. The former Maryland defensive tackle endured two-a-days at rookie minicamps last May, appeared in the Broncos' season opener against Baltimore in September and watched Tom Brady try to lead a last-minute New England comeback in the AFC championship game last week. And there's a bunch more ahead for him in the next week.

• NFL

Peyton Manning and Cam Newton, NFL's once and future kings, provide juicy Super Bowl storyline

There will be no storyline unturned during the week-long buildup to the enticing Super Bowl 50 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos, but there will be one that dominates all others. It is, of course, the matchup between 39-year-old quarterback Peyton Manning and soon-to-be-named NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton — the once and future kings of the NFL.

By Peter Schmuck

Jan 30, 2016

• Sports

Ravens' biggest loss last offseason, Gary Kubiak, taking advantage of second chance as head coach

Gary Kubiak's loss was the biggest of the offseason for the Ravens. He just has that type of presence about him. Some guys are born to lead, some guys are followers. Kubiak was born to be a head coach and he might end up being one of the best ever when he is done.

By Mike Preston

Jan 29, 2016

• Business

Cam Newton to debut $500 gold cleats at Super Bowl if named NFL MVP

If Cam Newton wins the NFL MVP award on Feb. 6, the style-conscious quarterback will debut gold cleats at the Super Bowl, according to Under Armour, which will design them and sell 50 pairs for $500 apiece.

By Jeff Barker

Jan 27, 2016

• Ravens

This is probably the right time for Peyton Manning's 'last rodeo'

Peyton Manning told Bill Belichick that this might be his "last rodeo." It probably should be, considering the opportunity provided by the Super Bowl and the apparent advice of Father Time.

By Peter Schmuck

Jan 27, 2016

• Business

Cam Newton delivers Super Bowl appearance for Under Armour

Cam Newton's talent on the field and easy embrace of showmanship has long made him an invaluable ambassador for Under Armour, the Baltimore-based athletic apparel and footwear brand. And his value to the company is about to skyrocket as the Panthers, who defeated the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, prepare for Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7.

By Jeff Barker

Jan 25, 2016

• Sports

Cam Newton adds new dimension to QB position, likely to add Super Bowl title to his resume

Cam Newton brings an added dimension to the quarterback position. There have been signal-callers — like Steve Young, Fran Tarkenton and Steve McNair — who ran out of necessity, and others, like Seattle's Russell Wilson, who took it further with some designed runs. But Newton is a threat as both a passer and runner, and unlike the others, he just doesn't give a damn who he has to fly over to win the championship.

By Mike Preston

Jan 25, 2016

• Sports

Former Raven Owen Daniels continues to silence doubters

In his first training camp with the Ravens, tight end Owen Daniels didn't look like he had a whole lot left. As it turns out, he had plenty of good football in front of him.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jan 25, 2016

• Sports

Sorry, Peyton, but Cam Newton and Panthers are on another level

The Carolina Panthers dismantled the Arizona Cardinals so completely it's hard to imagine Peyton Manning getting his second ring.

• Sports Analysis

Peyton Manning stole spotlight, but game ball should go to Von Miller, Broncos 'D'

The Denver Broncos defense made life miserable for Tom Brady all afternoon at Sports Authority Stadium, and that's why they are going to the Super Bowl.

By Peter Schmuck

Jan 24, 2016

• Sports

Former Raven LaQuan Williams' Super Bowl ring is up for auction

LaQuan Williams, who won a Super Bowl with his hometown team, has put his ring up for auction.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jan 14, 2016

• Maryland

More carpe diem, less being dumb

• Sports

Five storylines to monitor at Thursday's 'State of the Ravens' address

When owner Steve Bisciotti last spoke publicly about the state of his team, the Ravens were about seven weeks removed from the conclusion of a 10-6 season and a berth in the AFC divisional playoffs. Bisciotti graded the 2014 Ravens' performance as an "A," saying that the only thing preventing him from adding a plus to the grade was falling short of the Super Bowl. The owner's tone will probably be far different Thursday afternoon at the "State of the Ravens" address.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Jan 6, 2016

• Maryland

Rec Spotlight: Winfield Cavs 10-12 get hot at right time

The win culminated a three-game playoff sweep and one of the more unlikely championship runs in recent Carroll County rec sports history. The Cavaliers won only three of eight regular season games and seemed to be among the least likely to succeed in terms of winning a football championship.

• Sports

Ravens have to guard against letdown after playing their Super Bowl vs. Steelers

It was easy for the Ravens to get up against the biggest rival at home. Can they do the same on the road against the Bengals?

By Mike Preston

Dec 31, 2015

• Sports

Up and down since Super Bowl, Ravens continue losing ground to AFC North rivals

The Ravens are again looking up at the Bengals and Steelers in the standings, and the gap between the three franchises is wider than it has been in several seasons. When the Ravens (4-10) face the Steelers and Bengals over the final two weeks of the regular season, they'll be playing out the string while their division foes are priming themselves for potential playoff runs.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Dec 26, 2015

• Maryland

Earl Christy donates Golden Football, message to HdG high school

The business card reads; Earl Christy-Mr. Inspiration, Super Bowl III Champion.

• Sports

Since Super Bowl wins, Seahawks sustained success while Ravens have not

An examination of why the Ravens and Seahawks have traveled divergent paths since winning Super Bowls in back-to-back years.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Dec 12, 2015

• Sports

Super Bowl XLVII quarterbacks end frustrating season on injured reserve

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick end frustrating years with season-ending injuries and lots of questions about their future.

By Alexander Pyles

Nov 24, 2015

• Baltimore City Paper

Q&A: Former NFL player Dwight Hicks talks about acting in 'X's and O's,' changing football, and more

• Opinion

With two Super Bowl rings, former 49er Dwight Hicks hits the boards in a play about football

By Dan Rodricks

Nov 13, 2015

• High School Football

Catching Up With ... former Woodlawn, NFL linebacker Carlton Bailey

Carlton Bailey (Woodlawn) has three conference championship rings and the memory of that AFC title game in 1992, when he intercepted a pass by the Denver Broncos' John Elway and ran for a touchdown in a 10-7 victory that sent the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl.

By Mike Klingaman

Nov 12, 2015

• Baltimore City Paper

The Undercard: Some hope for the Ravens, but don't forget the Blast

The Ravens could still slip into the playoffs. If that doesn't work out, there's still the Blast.

• Sports

Ravens' Super Bowl hero Jacoby Jones now a Pittsburgh Steeler

Former Ravens wide receiver and return specialist Jacoby Jones, a hero of the team¿s Super Bowl XLVII run barely three years ago, is now a Pittsburgh Steeler.

By Jon Meoli

Nov 5, 2015

• Sports

Recipe for successful secondary has eluded Ravens

There's seemingly no surefire recipe for success in building an NFL secondary, but one thing could become abundantly clear when the Ravens face the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals have found a formula that works for them, while the Ravens haven't.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 25, 2015

• Sports

Ray Lewis' memoir covers racism, Atlanta killings and difficult upbringing

Ray Lewis said he was treated "worse than any dog" when he was arrested and jailed in Atlanta while a suspect in the murder of two men after Super Bowl XXXIV on Jan. 31, 2000.

By Alexander Pyles

Oct 23, 2015

• Sports

Three seasons after Super Bowl XLVII, Ravens and 49ers both looking up from the bottom

On the evening of Feb. 3, 2013, the Ravens and San Francisco 49ers met to decide NFL supremacy. On Sunday afternoon, the two teams play again, hoping to stave off 2015 irrelevance. Staying on the NFL mountaintop has proven difficult for both organizations since Super Bowl XLVII. Retirements, free-agent departures and injuries have whittled away talented and deep rosters. There have been off-field issues and on-field deficiencies. After engaging in a classic shootout on the sports' biggest stage,

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 17, 2015

• NFL

Tom Brady on Deflategate, the Colts and Gisele

Tom Brady on Deflategate, the Colts and Gisele

• Sports

With Ravens' supporting cast thin, 'all eyes are on Joe Flacco'

Can Joe Flacco carry an inexperienced and relatively unknown supporting cast, and raise the level of everybody around him? More than at any point in his career, that's the challenge that he now faces.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Oct 10, 2015

• Sports

Since Super Bowl win, Ravens haven't been able to finish off their opponents

It used to be a scenario that the Ravens' defense would relish — a three-point lead to protect, just over two minutes to play and a young quarterback tasked with putting together a lengthy game-saving drive against them.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 26, 2015

• Tom Brady

Under Armour quickly sells out of Tom Brady 'No. 199' shirt

Tom Brady-themed 'No. 199' shirt quickly sells out. New Englanders seem to like the subtle reference to quarterback's draft position.

By Jeff Barker

Sep 24, 2015

• Sports

Don't write the Ravens off for being 0-2

The Ravens, a trendy Super Bowl pick, lost to the Oakland Raiders, a perennially-bad team already competing for the role of NFL's worst in 2015 after a Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

By Alexander Pyles

Sep 21, 2015

• Sports

What's with the yellow 50-yard numerals in NFL stadiums?

In celebration of Super Bowl 50 -- the golden anniversary year -- the NFL has had those numerals painted gold at midfield in each NFL stadium.

By Alexander Pyles

Sep 14, 2015

• Sports

This year, the Ravens will finish...

• Sports

Ravens set to open 20th season in Denver with mix of high expectations, unanswered questions

After an inspiring run in the playoffs during the 2014 season, the Ravens hope to improve this season, but a tough opening game in Denver awaits.

By Childs Walker

Sep 12, 2015

• Sports

The Ravens' 20 greatest players

Entering their 20th season as an NFL franchise, the Ravens have won two Super Bowl championships and become a consistent presence in the postseason. These players -- the 20 best in the history of the team, according to The Baltimore Sun's experts -- are a big reason for that success.

• Sports

Ravens news, notes and opinions on the roster, being a trendy Super Bowl pick and more

A couple of days after they got down to 53 men, the Ravens' roster remains unchanged. What gives?

By Jeff Zrebiec

Sep 8, 2015

• Sports

Sports Illustrated picks Ravens to win Super Bowl 50

The Ravens are Sports Illustrated's pick to win Super Bowl 50.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 3, 2015

• Sports

Ravens begin training camp practice with goal of home playoff games

As the Ravens start their camp, they do so with a desire to build a smoother path through the playoffs by winning a division title to earn at least one home playoff game. Their bigger goal is earning home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with the top record in the AFC.

By Aaron Wilson

Jul 30, 2015

• Sports

Ravens hire former players Jarret Johnson, Duane Starks as training camp scouting interns

The Ravens have hired retired linebacker Jarret Johnson and retired cornerback Duane Starks, a starter on their Super Bowl XXXV championship team who scored a touchdown against the New York Giants in that win, as scouting interns for camp.

By Aaron Wilson

Jul 28, 2015