Baltimore Sports News and Rumors

Ray Rice’s home burglarized

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was the victim of a burglary this weekend as his Maryland home was broken into and several things were taken from the residence. According the Associated Press, Rice had $2,000 and a pair of guns stolen from his ho…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Vernon Wells doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees hit four solo homers in a 6-4 victory over the Orioles on Monday night, extending Baltimore's losing streak to six games.

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Whenever the conversations about the leading candidates for the No. 2 receiver come up, Ravens officials like to mention several names including Deonte Thompson, David Reed, LaQuan Williams and Tandon Doss.

Scott Cacciola, nytimes.com

On Monday, Phil Hughes said he was looking forward to taking the mound Tuesday, although he was peppered with questions about his last start in which he failed to get out of the first.

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In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, Joe Flacco was criticized for saying at a news conference that the idea of a cold-weather Super Bowl was “retarded,” something the Ravens quarterback apologized for a day later.

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

In a battle of the birds, the Orioles handily defeated the Cardinals.

Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com

Damnit, we keep missing these important milestones by a matter of hours. Oh well. Tell it to the internet police.Read more...

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Baltimore Ravens After an eventful offseason, the Ravens could be in store for more tough personnel decisions in 2014. Linebacker Michael McAdoo says he has something prove this season. Cincinnati Bengals Bengals coach Marvin Lewis put his charitable si…

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Ravens 'living in the moment,' but face tight cap situation in 2014 with Ngata and Suggs combining for $28.4 million in salary-cap chargesAs the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Ravens had an extremely eventful offseason where they overhauled their ro…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Matt Moore pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to stay unbeaten, Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

On Monday, the Broncos will practice for the first time as a team since capping a stellar regular season with an epic postseason collapse, thanks to a 70-yard touchdown pass that allowed the Ravens to force overtime. The throw from Joe Flacco landed in …

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Linebacker Rolando McClain’s decision to retire from the NFL in an attempt to get his personal life in order seems like a wise thing for a player who has not been able to stay out of trouble since entering the professional ranks. According to McClain’…

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BALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles have purchased the contract of Jair Jurrjens from Triple-A Norfolk, and the right-hander will start against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Brittany Ghiroli, MLB.com

The Orioles made a pair of roster moves prior to Saturday's game against the Rays, recalling right-hander Jake Arrieta and placing outfielder Nolan Reimold on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain. Baltimore also optioned reliever Alex …

Bill Chastain, MLB.com

Every starter got at least one hit, and Kelly Johnson launched a three-run homer in the 12-10 victory over the Orioles on Friday night. Jeremy Hellickson picked up his second win of the season despite a big O's rally.

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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.

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A look at key players for each AFC North team who are coming back from injuries: Baltimore Ravens: Cornerback Lardarius Webb. The Ravens need their top cornerback to return to his old form, especially with Cary Williams going to the Eagles in free agenc…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

There’s an intriguing post-script when it comes to the recent news that Texans safety Ed Reed needs hip surgery that could cause him to miss part of training camp. We’re told that the Ravens, while not specifically aware of the extent of the problem, …

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Undrafted rookie defensive lineman Pericak received $13,500 bonus, Furstenburg, Devey got $10,000 bonusesThe Ravens haven't traditionally been big spenders when it comes to signing undrafted rookie free agents.