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Ray Lewis has proved to be a factor in Ravens' 2 playoff games

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Linebacker leads team in tackles this postseason but holds firm that he's retiring after run endsRay Lewis' trademark instincts kicked in again Saturday, a display of football savvy punctuated by the Ravens inside linebacker slamming Denver Broncos rook…

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Ravens wide receiver is determined to be best in the gameThe knock on Ralph Friedgen's office door interrupted a major session of second guessing.

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Rookie connected on 30 of 33 field goals in regular season, but last year's AFC championship still fresh in everyone's mindRookie connected on 30 of 33 field goals in regular season, but last year's AFC championship still fresh in everyone's mind

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Ravens free safety has 61 career interceptionsIt's no secret in NFL circles that Ravens free safety Ed Reed is a big fan of New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, getting to know him at the Pro Bowl.

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Despite being absent for portion open to media, both players participated in Wednesday's sessionRookie running back Bernard Pierce participated on a limited basis in the Ravens' first practice of the week leading up to Sunday’s AFC championship game aga…

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The Patriots got back on the practice field Wednesday to start preparations for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the Ravens and they were missing just one player who has a chance of playing. Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard missed the session, but the t…

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The Orioles today announced contract extensions through the 2018 season for Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette and Manager Buck Showalter through 2018.

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Ravens receiver Jacoby Jones opted not to take the bait when I asked him during today’s PFT Live whether he’ll be spending next week in Hawaii preparing for the Pro Bowl or the following week in his hometown of New Orleans preparing for the Super Bowl…

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Bernard Pierce was limited in Wednesday's practice with a knee injury but the Ravens backup running back expects to play Sunday in the AFC Championship Game at New England. Beyond that, the Ravens' key contributors remain relatively healthy. The only pl…

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Nearly every Ravens player has talked this week about hoping to play the AFC Championship Game at New England so the team could redeem itself from last year's loss. But not every player will have that shot at a second chance. Former Ravens wide receiver…

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Former Oregon quarterback says Chip Kelly is ready for the NFLWhen Ravens practice squad quarterback and former Oregon star Dennis Dixon got word that the Philadelphia Eagles had hired Ducks coach Chip Kelly as the replacement for Andy Reid, his first r…

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Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens’ opponent that week. This week, I chatted with reporter Mark Daniels, who covers The New England Patriots for The Boston Herald.

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- When it comes to retirement, Ray Lewis doesn't plan to be another Brett Favre. Lewis announced days before the first playoff game that he would retire at the end of the season. Asked whether the emotions of this playoff run have cau…

Don Banks, CNNSI.com

Sterling Moore doesn't know yet if he'll watch the game at home in Dallas, or meet up with a couple teammates and head for "a Buffalo Wild Wings or something like that.''

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones turned in one of the most memorable plays of this season last Saturday when he reeled in a 70-yard pass for a game-tying touchdown with less than a minute to play in what became a 38-35 overtime win over the Broncos. Jo…

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Here are some facts about Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco heading into Sunday's AFC Championship Game: Flacco is a winner. His 61 wins, including playoffs, are the most by an NFL quarterback since he stepped into the league in 2008. He has the strongest a…

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Each Wednesday, blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Ravens.

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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 workda…

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For much of this season, there’s been discussion about Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco’s pending free agency and what kind of contract he’ll work out to remain in Baltimore. The discussions have always been framed around the offense, but the decision …

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It will be the usual Wednesday routine with the weekly column getting posted around noon and the online chat kicking off at 2 p.m. Here's your wake-up call ... RAVENS: With the Harbaugh brothers back in the conference championship games for a second str…

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