Hines Ward

Assessing the AFC North in free agency

2012-04-10 10:51:00

Free agency began four weeks ago today (though after waiting days and days and days for the Ravens to make moves, it feels like it started four months ago). The Ravens lost three starters during the first week of free agency and a few reserves. But they...

Ravens faithful can have Michael Oher on the Christmas tree this year

2012-04-19 07:55:00

What's purple, white and can hang on your tree's blind side? It's a Michael Oher-nament! Hallmark has just released a sneak preview of it's 2012 Keepsake Ornaments -- and the Ravens offensive tackle has made the cut. It's a first time a Raven has...

Ozzie Newsome should draft Dont'a Hightower to be Ray Lewis' successor

2012-04-22 17:13:00

Ozzie Newsome, you could make a lot of Ravens fans happy Thursday. As the team's general manager, you have a chance to do something in this NFL draft that people around here have talked about forever. That's right, you have the chance to draft the...

Ravens fans will shed no tears for Hines Ward

2012-03-20 10:20:00

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward has tearfully announced his retirement after he was released by the team, proclaiming that he will be a "Steeler for life" -- as if that's some kind of badge of honor. I'm sure there are a lot of Steeler fans who...

Good afternoon, Baltimore: Wednesday lunchtime lowdown

2012-03-21 09:27:00

ON THE SITE... Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $290M: The top prize remains available after Tuesday's drawing, in which a Marylander won a $250,000 purse. The next drawing will be held Friday. Brady Anderson returns to the Orioles as a trainer: The...

Report: Hines Ward signs with Ravens -- NOT!

2012-03-07 11:30:00

Viewers of WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh were stunned this morning when anchor Todd McDermott reported that long-time Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward had signed with the Ravens. A few problems with the "signing": No free-agent signings can take place until...

Ravens fans make mustaches like Flacco's

2012-01-10 12:43:00

On Sundays during football season, a group of Woodberry neighbors gather at Josh and Valerie Griffin's house to watch their beloved Baltimore Ravens on television. Lately, the neighbors — Nick Schauman, the Griffins and Jason and Marcy Daly —...

Famous Baltimore sports villains

2012-02-13 10:55:00

Hines Ward may be on his way out of Pittsburgh, but he won't soon be forgotten by Ravens fans. The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't made a decision yet on whether or not the wide receiver and his�maddening, ever-present smile will be back in 2012, but here's a...

Should Steelers get rid of Hines Ward?

2012-02-15 00:00:00

No room for sentimentality Dan Pompei Chicago Tribune There is only one way the Steelers should bring back Hines Ward next season — if they believe he can make them a better team. There is no room for sentimentality or loyalty in the NFL....

Ngata probable vs. Steelers

2011-11-04 12:27:00

The Ravens listed defensive tackle Haloti Ngata as probable for Sunday night’s showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was limited in practice Friday after sitting out sessions on Wednesday and Thursday with what the...

Grubbs, Ngata, Birk active vs. Steelers

2011-11-06 16:15:00

Left guard Ben Grubbs, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and center Matt Birk are active for the Ravens’ clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday night at Heinz Field. Grubbs has not played since the season opener against the Steelers on Sept. 11...

Pre-snap read: Ravens-Steelers

2011-11-06 11:00:00

The Ravens and the Steelers renew the hardest-hitting rivalry in the NFL on Sunday night. The winner of this game -- with all apologies to the surprising Cincinnati Bengals -- will be in the driver's seat in the AFC North. If you have lived vicariously...

In this Feb. 5, 2006 file photo, Super Bowl XL Most Valuable Player Hines Ward, of the Pittsburgh Steelers, kisses the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the team-s 21-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks, in Detroit. Ward retired on Tuesday, rather than try extending his career with another team.

2012-03-20 09:46:33

Wide receiver Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs for yards after the catch on a 38-yard reception during Super Bowl XLIII in 2009.

2012-03-20 09:17:54

The alleged tough-guy Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and bar-room harasser could replace Hines Ward as object of Ravens' fans' wrath.

2012-01-08 00:00:00