Football

Tough decisions down the road for Ravens

2013-05-20 04:54:00

As the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Ravens had an extremely eventful offseason where they overhauled their roster and dealt with a tight salary-cap situation by making a series of tough decisions. That included trading veteran wide receiver Anquan...

The Sun Remembers May 19-25

2013-05-19 11:41:00

May 23, 1991: Mired in last place, the Orioles fire manager Frank Robinson and promote Johnny Oates, 45, the team's first base coach and a former Baltimore player. Oates will manage nearly four years here (291 wins and 270 losses) before going to Texas,...

Stars, athletes shine at Preakness

2013-05-18 18:11:00

Preakness had its share of glitterati in attendance this year. Kiss bassist Gene Simmons, and his wife — and "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" reality show co-star — Shannon Tweed hung out in the Jockey Club, while "House of Cards" star Kevin...

Nick Saban supportive of Rolando McClain's decision to step away from NFL

2013-05-18 09:57:00

Alabama coach Nick Saban has maintained a strong relationship with Rolando McClain ever since�the middle linebacker�played for the Crimson Tide as�a consensus�All-American and Butkus Award winner. Saban has remained in touch with the troubled Ravens...

Ravens to have NFL's huskiest front seven in 2013?

2013-05-17 12:00:00

At 1,992 pounds, the projected front seven of the Baltimore defense will weigh just under a ton, which is about the same as a tiny smart car, a large walrus or the Johnny Unitas statue outside M&T Bank Stadium. It could also be the heaviest front...

Will Pericak got biggest signing bonus among Ravens' undrafted rookies

2013-05-17 04:19:00

The Ravens haven't traditionally been big spenders when it comes to signing undrafted rookie free agents. Their recruiting efforts have been and remain�primarily�based�on selling players on their strong�track record�of giving undrafted rookies a...

CMW's Abby Smucker, Fallston's Marc Badger win Cesky Scholarships

2013-05-16 09:51:44

C. Milton Wright's Abby Smucker and Fallston's Marc Badger were named this year's female and male recipients of the annual $5,000 Al Cesky Scholarship at the banquet Wednesday night. Richlin Ballroom in Edgewood was packed front to back for this year's...

Consumed by other endeavors, Ayanbadejo not sweating potential end of playing days

2013-05-16 05:00:00

Cut by the Ravens in early April, linebacker and special teams standout Brendon Ayanbadejo still hasn’t ruled out playing in the NFL during the 2013 season. He works out daily and keeps himself ready in case a team calls and the situation is right....

Ray Rice to play featured role in USA's 'Characters Unite' campaign

2013-05-16 08:17:00

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice will be the first player featured during the upcoming season in USA's "NFL Characters Unite" campaign, the cable channel will announce later today. Rice will also announce an expanded relationship between the NFL...

Ravens' salary cap update: $1.986 million available with Rolando McClain retirement

2013-05-16 11:40:00

With the sudden retirement of middle linebacker Rolando McClain, the Ravens are now $1.986 million under the NFL salary cap limit of $123 million. McClain's one-year, $700,000 contract that contains no guaranteed money�is off the Ravens' books now...

Mike Preston: So far, so good for Ravens with Bryant McKinnie

2013-05-16 09:18:00

So far, all is good as far as left offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie and the Ravens. The word from The Castle is that the often-troubled McKinnie has been attending conditioning sessions and working hard. His weight is down and reasonable, and the...

Mike Preston: Ravens never should have signed Rolando McClain

2013-05-15 11:16:00

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome was having a great offseason as far as acquisitions and building the team, but the Ravens are embarrassed by linebacker Rolando McClain's announced�retirement. The old mantra about "In Ozzie We Trust" should be...

North Texas running back Brandin Byrd is among the Mean Green's top returning playmakers in 2013.

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney (R) talks with Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne on the field before their NFL football game versus the Green Bay Packers in Indianapolis August 26, 2011.

2013-05-19 07:55:38

Lake Mary running back Charles Lamar (4) runs during the Lake Mary at Oviedo High School football spring game in Oviedo on Friday, May 17, 2013.

2013-05-17 00:00:00