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Harbaugh brothers compete, and so do father and son

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San Francisco 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh's son Jay will be taking sides against his dad during the game Sunday. Jay is a coaching intern working for his uncle, John, coach of the Baltimore Ravens. And Jay's for Baltimore all the way. NEW ORLEANS — Everyon…

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San Francisco linebacker has many similarities to Ravens star — but also his share of differencesNEW ORLEANS -- The old lion is about to stalk into the football jungle one last time Sunday night before retracting his claws for good.

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Team needs to find a way to bring wide receiver back next seasonWhen Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome considers whether to bring back veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin and his $6 million salary for another season, maybe he should rewind the game f…

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Shuffled line thrived in the playoffs, but 49ers defensive front presents the strongest test yetNEW ORLEANS — Soaking up the Super Bowl experience, Ravens left guard Kelechi Osemele spent Tuesday's Media Day, joking around with current teammates and han…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Next week is a big one for Titans running back Chris Johnson. Five days after either the Ravens or 49ers are crowned as champions, $9 million of Johnson’s $10 million salary for the 2013 season becomes guaranteed. The Titans haven’t said publicly what…

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Mitch Ross says he never actually saw Ravens inside linebacker use deer antler sprayMitch Ross, owner of S.W.A.T.S. (Sports With Alternatives to Steroids), refused to provide text messages or shipping labels that would confirm the allegations that he pr…

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Mitch Ross is in the midst of the Ray Lewis controversy. Michael Rosenberg says Ross isn't the first to sell unproven remedies and unscientific solutions to famous athletes.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The final injury report of the season has been released and we aren’t going to be spending much time Sunday wondering if an injured player is able to make it onto the field. Neither the Ravens nor the 49ers have a player listed as anything but probable …

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Jermaine Lewis, who in recent years has been convicted on traffic-related charges, now lives in a two-story Reisterstown home with his wife and children, relying on savings. He hopes to get back into the workforce, he said, and be a part of a team again…

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NEW ORLEANS -- In what will be a long list of "lasts" for the Baltimore Ravens linebacker, Ray Lewis completed the final practice of his 17-year career Friday. The Ravens will hold a short walkthrough Saturday, so today represented Lewis' fina…

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The last time the Ravens were in the Super Bowl, Michael Phelps was a 15-year-old boy who had just gone to his first Olympics but had yet to win any of the 22 medals that last year made him the most decorated Olympian of all time.

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John and Jim Harbaugh said they could envision working together someday in a news conference at the Super Bowl between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers.

Tom Ley, deadspin.com

Mitch Ross (he's the one in the middle up there), owner of the supplement company S.W.A.T.S. and the guy who squealed to Sports Illustrated about giving Ray Lewis deer antler spray, showed up in New Orleans to have an impromptu press conference with a c…

Brett Michael Dykes, nytimes.com

The view from New Orleans: Airplanes dragging banners have joined the blimps in signaling to New Orleans that the Super Bowl is only two days away.

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NEW ORLEANS -- Linebacker Ray Lewis won't be the only one playing his final game for the Ravens in Sunday's Super Bowl. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Ravens are projected to be $20 million over the salary cap if they put the franchise…

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In anticipation of Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVII, Matt Vensel looks at 47 stats that define Sunday’s game.

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Let there be no misunderstanding — Phil Geppi adores the Ravens.

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Ravens rookie Courtney Upshaw won two national titles in college, now is in Super BowlThe last time Courtney Upshaw played at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, he showered in confetti after the game, hoisted a crystal ball and was named the Defensive Most Va…

Jamison Hensley, ESPN.com

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh took the podium together for Friday's pre-Super Bowl coaches media session.

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NEW ORLEANS -- If you go to YouTube or Twitter, chances are you'll find someone "Kaepernicking," the phrase that describes the San Francisco 49ers quarterback's touchdown celebration where he flexes his arm and kisses the tattoos on his bicep.…

Benjamin Hoffman, nytimes.com

The Harbaugh brothers may be good coaches, but neither of them has much to say in news conferences. DJ Steve Porter took their lack of things to say and turned it into his latest remix.

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Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis' image took another hit with deer spray linkThe city of Baltimore could not be more excited (well, I guess they haven't turned the harbor purple ... yet) for Sunday's Super Bowl which, pits the Ravens against the San Francisc…

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NEW ORLEANS -- One thing is certain about Super Bowl XLVII: After the game has ended and the confetti has rained on the field inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, a Harbaugh will hoist the hardware. Will John Harbaugh, coach of the Ravens, lift the Lomba…

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Mike Preston's key matchups for Ravens vs. 49ers (Super Bowl XLVII)

Lynn Zinser, nytimes.com

Players are usually fairly dull during the week before the Super Bowl. But Chris Culliver? Joe Flacco? Randy Moss? Their remarks started a lot of animated conversations.

The New York Times, nytimes.com

The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers will end two weeks of hype when they meet on the Superdome field on Sunday to decide the winner of Super Bowl XLVII, and The Times will offer comprehensive coverage.

Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com

There were two big stories in the world of performance-enhancing drugs, both released on Tuesday. One involved Alex Rodriguez, Nelson Cruz, Melky Cabrera, and other baseball players being listed in the records of a shady clinic in Miami, Fla. The other …

Frank Schwab, yahoo.com

There's no escaping the concussion issue in football, especially not in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. The latest talk about concussions this week involves Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk, a 15-year NFL veteran who said he will donate his brai…

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

Super Bowl XLVII Baltimore Ravens at San Francisco 49ers 6 p.m. ET, Sunday, Feb. 3 Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana When the Ravens have the ball: During the regular season, the Ravens were right in the middle of pack offensively, ranking…

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Here is what other news outlets are saying about the Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl XLVII today.

Peter King, CNNSI.com

NEW ORLEANS -- I don't know what kind of game this is going to be, but this Super Bowl really has it all.

Richard Justice, MLB.com

The Blue Jays' winter of high-profile acquisitions made them a trendy favorite to win the American League East, but arguments can be made for the Yankees, Red Sox, Rays and Orioles as well. Only one thing is certain: The competition in the division will…

Paul Hagen, MLB.com

Orioles pitchers Jason Hammel and Jim Johnson and new Reds outfielder Shin-Soo Choo headline the list of Major League players who haven't completed a deal before Monday's arbitration deadline.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Ravens safety Ed Ree is aware of the stories linking him to the Patriots, and he’s not happy about them. Reed said his quotes about being able to see himself in a Patriots uniform have been taken out of context by reporters who are looking to create sto…

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NEW ORLEANS -- Joe Flacco will lead the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory on Sunday. This statement would've drawn laughter a month ago. Now, this is how I see Sunday unfolding for the Ravens. My prediction: Ravens 34, 49ers 27. While there have been other…

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

What's ahead: Thursday marked the final day players for the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens would be available to the media and now their full focus turns to Super Bowl XLVII. The head coaches are not off the hook, however, and 49ers head coach…

Benjamin Hoffman, nytimes.com

The 49ers have an even-keeled young quarterback in Colin Kaepernick and a superior running game. That's a tall order for the Ravens.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Thursday’s PFT Live:  Vagabond Edition featured a double segment from Greg Cosell of NFL Films, who knows the ins and outs of film like no one else in the media. In the first segment, we talked about the matchup of the Ravens offense against the 49ers …