Troy Polamalu

Eric LeGrand brings his motivational story to Baltimore

2013-05-07 18:22:00

It wasn't so long ago that former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand couldn't even move his shoulders, which is why it's hard not to marvel at his willingness to offer one of them to anybody facing a major life challenge. If you don't know his story,...

Steelers' Dick LeBeau says 'it hurts to see the Ravens win anything'

2013-02-20 07:25:00

It wasn’t easy for Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau to watch the Ravens win the Super Bowl two weeks ago. He told The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on Tuesday that “it hurts to see the Ravens win anything.” And that is...

Ravens' Jameel McClain shows what being a role model really means in USA documentary

2013-02-07 12:19:00

The relationship between some members of the Baltimore Ravens and the community runs deeper than just on-field victories. And Friday, the USA cable channel features one of the those players, linebacker Jameel McClain, in a film about the way he reached...

Raven shares his pain to help another

2013-02-01 18:57:00

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain seems an unlikely victim of bullying – as an adult, that is. But as a child, he was mocked for his threadbare clothing and the place he called home for about a year — a Salvation Army shelter....

Ravens hold strong for 13-10 win over Steelers

2012-11-18 21:45:00

There was no Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward or Ray Lewis, but as both teams predicted all week, it turned out to be more of the same with the Ravens-Steelers rivalry. In a tense game dominated by both defenses, Ravens return man Jacoby Jones made the...

Coffee Companion (12/7): your daily Ravens fix

2012-12-07 06:00:00

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday....

Film Study

2012-11-20 15:45:26

Ravens 55, Raiders 20 Strategy: Dean Pees' unpredictable, innovative schemes were highlighted by lining up rookie outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw at defensive tackle. And Pees' two-defensive-lineman, three-linebacker, six-defensive-back "dollar"...

Ravens-Steelers has taken on a new face, but rivalry remains fierce

2012-11-17 20:38:00

Most of the characteristics that have defined what many consider the best rivalry in football remain unchanged. Make no mistake, the Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers still don't like each other. The disdain is well-earned from years of hard hits, tough...

Ravens' secondary broke down in fourth quarter against Steelers

2012-12-04 07:36:00

The football never hit the ground in the fourth quarter for Charlie Batch. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback connected on every pass attempt, except when free safety Ed Reed intercepted him in the end zone. It was a slow burn for the Ravens...

James Harrison beat Michael Oher for key sack, forced fumble

2012-12-03 11:32:00

It was a bitter pill to swallow for Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher. Pittsburgh Steelers veteran outside linebacker James Harrison looped around him in the fourth quarter, evading his blocking attempt to sack quarterback Joe Flacco and force a...

Four Ravens predictions sure to go wrong: Week 13

2012-12-02 06:00:00

In this game-day staple, blogger Matt Vensel makes four sometimes-courageous predictions for the game. All he asks is that you don't hold it against him whenever those predictions end up being embarrassingly wrong. The Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers on...

Ray Lewis not present for early part of practice (UPDATED)

2012-11-29 11:21:00

Injured linebacker Ray Lewis' return to the practice field will apparently have to wait. Lewis, who has been sidelined since tearing his right triceps muscle on Oct.14 against the Dallas Cowboys, was not visible during the early portion of Ravens'...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu in the third quarter on Sunday.

2012-12-23 16:05:00

who made the game-turning play. The Ravens led, 20-13, when Harrison beat his man and pounced on Flacco, who seemed oblivious to the fact that Harrison had invaded his pocket from behind.

2012-12-02 00:00:00

, one of the best run-support safeties in the game and a superb tackler. Polamalu should make a difference for the Steelers as he returns to the lineup from a calf injury.

2012-11-25 00:00:00