Antonio Gates

Ravens hope to turn former forward Murphy Holloway into a football player

2013-05-06 15:31:00

On a recent sunny, picturesque Sunday morning in Owings Mills, there was a flurry of activity on the practice fields outside the Ravens' team facility. Bird songs occasionally pierced the chirping of whistles, whirring of portable generators and the...

Ravens meet with basketball player Demetrius Harris

2013-04-18 06:03:00

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee basketball player Demetrius Harris�is hoping to�become the next Antonio Gates, converting his�vast athleticism into usable football skills. Gates went from starring on the basketball court at Kent State to emerging as a...

Jeff Zrebiec's scouting report: Ravens vs. Chargers

2012-11-24 17:26:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Quarterback Joe Flacco continues to be an enigma away from M&T Bank Stadium. In five road games, he's completed 54.2 percent of his passes for 883 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions. In five games at home, his completion...

Ravens looking to avoid repeat letdown against the Chargers

2012-11-23 12:17:00

It was an unforgettable journey to the West Coast last season for all of the wrong reasons for the Ravens, a series of embarrassing moments against the San Diego Chargers burned into their memory. During the Ravens' 34-14 debacle of a road loss last...

Chargers wideout Danario Alexander has been a hit in past three games

2012-11-24 08:02:00

Imposing San Diego Chargers wide receiver Danario Alexander is a prime example of what perseverance can do for a football player. Alexander has undergone five surgeries on his left knee, overcoming chronic ailments to emerge as a pivotal, albeit...

3 questions with Ravens inside linebacker Jameel McClain

2012-11-24 10:43:00

Aside from an uncharacteristic 157-yard outburst by the Philadelphia Eagles' Brent Celek in Week 2, the Ravens have succeeded at containing opposing tight ends this season. Only one has caught a touchdown, the Houston Texans' Owen Daniels, and none...

Baltimore Sun staff picks: Ravens at Chargers

2012-11-23 07:45:00

Kevin Cowherd Ravens 20, Chargers 13 Maybe it's the sunshine. Maybe it's the palm trees. Something comes over the Ravens on these West Coast trips. The Jekyl and Hyde Chargers have lost five of their last six, but still have a shot at the playoffs. This...

Ravens QB Joe Flacco faces tough matchup in Chargers' Eric Weddle

2012-11-22 17:23:00

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is accustomed to encountering an instinctive free safety every day, practicing against former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Ed Reed. Flacco will have to deal with a similar challenge Sunday against San Diego Chargers Pro...

Film Study: Ravens vs. the Steelers; Chargers vs. the Broncos

2012-11-20 16:12:00

Ravens 13, Steelers 10 Strategy: Cam Cameron tried a rock 'em sock 'em approach to keep the Steelers honest and make them respect play-action, but Ray Rice was stonewalled by an aggressive, top-ranked defense. The Ravens didn't try to run in short-...

Film Study: Looking back at the Chiefs' loss vs. the Chargers

2012-10-02 16:55:00

Each week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel will look back at the Ravens’ previous game and that of their next opponent. Chargers 37, Chiefs 20 Strategy: On Sunday, it appeared the Chiefs’ offensive strategy was to...

Ravens defense intent on limiting Patriots' Rob Gronkowski

2012-09-21 12:20:00

Despite allowing tight end Brent Celek to make eight receptions for a career-high 157 yards in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 24-23 win Sunday, the Ravens say they’re not panicking over the impending visit from Rob Gronkowski and the New England...

Ed Dickson has his sights set on Gronkowski's TD record

2012-08-02 05:00:00

Ed Dickson understood that what he said could be perceived as arrogance. But the Ravens tight end didn’t back down from his original contention that he thinks of himself as being one of the best in the NFL at his position. “I expect a big...

Holloway was a standout at Ole Miss. I guess I should clarify. I'm talking about the Ole Miss basketball team. Holloway, a senior forward, averaged 14.5 points and 9.7 rebounds for the Rebels, who advanced to the third round of the NCAA tournament.

2013-03-21 00:00:00

Yes, his day was basically made after an 80-yard bomb early in the game. Still, Philip Rivers looked his way quite a bit and seems very comfortable with the third-year receiver.

2012-11-13 12:55:00

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers absolutely dissected the Ravens' defense last season, and he didn't even need a scalpel. Just a strong throwing arm to deliver shots downfield as he connected on 17 of 23 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown.

2012-11-01 00:00:00