Ray Rice's improbable conversion keys Ravens' storybook seasonSuccessful fourth-and-29 play against San Diego Chargers pivotal in team's march to Super Bowl XLVIIThe story seems too good to be true, even to Ravens running back Ray Rice. |
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Team loose and having fun, yet still focused while preparing for Sunday's game vs. 49ersTeam loose and having fun, yet still focused while preparing for Sunday's game vs. 49ers |
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Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers shared the same practice at the same time Thursday at the New Orleans Saints practice facility. According to John Clayton of ESPN.com, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh elected to move their team’s practice fro… |
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Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent following Super Bowl XLVII but general manager Ozzie Newsome doesn’t see Flacco leaving Baltimore under his watch. According to Bob Glauber of Newsday, Newsome wan… |
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Veteran free safety's $44.4 million contract is expiringNEW ORLEANS -- Straddling a fine line between lobbying other NFL teams for a job as a pending free agent and not offending the Ravens, veteran free safety Ed Reed said that staying in Baltimore rem… |
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In rare interview, owner talks about the meaning of Sunday's game, among other topicsNEW ORLEANS — Twelve years ago, Steve Bisciotti arrived for Super Bowl XXXV as a minority owner of the Ravens, content to remain in the background and have fun with his… |
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) San Francisco defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois made one of his greatest football memories to date in the Superdome, where he won a national championship with LSU against Ohio State in January 2008. |
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Frank Schwab, yahoo.com And you thought Ray Lewis' deer-antler spray controversy would be the biggest distraction for the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl week. That was until Courtney Lenz said on "Good Morning America" that she believes the team won't let her che… |
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The Harbaugh brothers always shared a bedroom growing up. |
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NEW ORLEANS -- Twelve years ago, Trent Dilfer quarterbacked the Ravens to their first NFL title. The Ravens are back in the Super Bowl for the first time since, but Dilfer doesn't see his former team picking up its second Lombardi Trophy on Sunday. Dilf… |
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ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed said Thursday the NFL is fining players for the wrong infractions. Reed, in an interview with Comcast SportsNet-Baltimore, said the NFL is "policing the wrong things, for real." |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com After 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver stuck his foot in his mouth when asked what he’d think of having a gay teammate, some words of wisdom during this Super Bowl week came from Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs. Asked if he would have a problem w… |
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Pop star doesn't shy from questions about her inauguration performance at pre-Super Bowl eventPop icon Beyonce didn't sidestep the lip-sync controversy that erupted after her performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at President Barack Obama'… |
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Associated Press, ESPN.com Joe Flacco's expiring contract doesn't seem to concern anyone with the Baltimore Ravens, including the quarterback himself. |
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NEW ORLEANS -- Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti feels confident that offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden will get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. But he's unsure about the chances of Art Modell, which is why he stated his case for the form… |
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Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com Baltimore wide receiver Anquan Boldin has been a playoff difference maker, catching 16 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns through three postseason wins. But Sunday’s Super Bowl may be his last game in a Ravens uniform due to Baltimore’s forthco… |
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My Super Bowl is over. In fact, you can cancel Christmas, too. |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Brian Stropolo lost his gig as an NFL replacement ref when Facebook pictures of him in Saints gear emerged just before he was supposed to officiate a Saints game. But the pictures were far from a secret, and were even discovered by Ravens coach John Har… |
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Unhappy with the hard artificial turf at Tulane University's baseball field, the Baltimore Ravens will hold their main practice Thursday at the Saints' facility instead. |
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Breaking down Sunday night's Super Bowl XLVII with San Francisco 49ers reporter Jerry McDonaldJan 31
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 Jerry McDonald, who covers the 49ers and Raiders for The Bay Area Newspaper Group. |
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Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com The league office fined Ravens safety Ed Reed more than $100,000 this season for helmet-to-helmet hits. Reed isn’t happy about it, and he made that abundantly clear in a Thursday interview in New Orleans. “If you’re just somebody who is upstairs jus… |
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Ravens cornerback on the mend from serious knee injuryOn injured reserve due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb was emphatic that he's on schedule to return for next season. |
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Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com The Super Bowl media crush isn't just about the players actually playing—the black hole also sucks in retired stars like Marshall Faulk and Jerry Rice and, um, Amani Toomer. The former Giants receiver has an extremely tangential connection to Sunday's m… |
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Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo said he plans to reach out to San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver in hopes of starting a positive discussion, following Culliver's anti-gay comments earlier this week. |
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Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis announced on January 2 that this year’s postseason run would be his “last ride” in the NFL. Lewis isn’t the incredibly high-impact football player he once was, but there are stats that suggest his on-field presence is a… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com We’re drawing ever closer to the Super Bowl and there’s no shortage of things to talk about. Greg Cosell of NFL Films will join Mike Florio to share his insights on the Ravens and 49ers. Cosell has broken down these teams on film for months now, so he… |
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback's rookie deal is expiringEver since negotiations hit an impasse in August, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has maintained an approach of keeping the unresolved contract situation at arm's length. |
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Which Harbaugh Brother Would Philandering Ladies Prefer To Hump? Who Cares, Let's Make Sex JokesJan 31
Tom Ley, deadspin.com It's the week before the Super Bowl, which means that our inbox is getting flooded with stupid press releases. One in particular, from someone affiliated with AshleyMadison.com (a website where married people can find other married people to bone), is v… |
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Baltimore's Enoch Pratt Free Library wants in on the Super Bowl betting action -- with a book-lover's slant. |
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NEW ORLEANS -- Unlike the Baltimore Ravens' change at offensive coordinator this season, the change on the offensive line was forced upon the team. Left guard Jah Reid dislocated a toe in the regular-season finale, and the Ravens decided to take a gambl… |
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As we learned last week, members of the Ravens’ 2000 championship squad are rooting for the 2012 team, but if the modern-day Ravens could go back in time and play them, the 2000 team is confident it would win. |
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Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com Jon Jones had to stay neutral while in Foxboro two weeks ago. The UFC lightweight champion had a brother on both teams. Arthur is a defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens, and will play in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Chandler is a rookie on the New Englan… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com NEW ORLEANS -- Yes, the Baltimore Ravens do know that Super Bowl XLVII will be played in the Superdome, and that the Superdome is an indoor facility. That factoid, however, did not deter John Harbaugh's team from turning down the New Orleans Saints' off… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The practice plan for Super Bowl week was for the 49ers to use the Saints’ facilities, and the Ravens to use Tulane’s facilities. But it hasn’t quite worked out. After the Ravens tried to make do Wednesday on a baseball field at Tulane (whose footba… |
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Marty Noble, MLB.com Earl Williams, the 1971 National League Rookie of the Year who played for the Braves, Orioles, Expos and Athletics, died this week at home in Somerset, N.J. The Newark Star-Ledger reported his death, noting that Williams had been diagnosed with acute le… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Ravens linebacker Brendan Ayanbadejo was nearly as popular a media target this morning as Chris Culliver. But the long-time advocate of gay marriage said he’s not surprised to hear the homophobic message that landed Culliver in the spotlight this mornin… |
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Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com And, well, they're basically the same uniforms that we've seen the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens wear all season. There is a pretty nifty Super Bowl XLVII patch on both. Alas, because the Nike PR folks couldn't just quote Noah Vanderhoff's &q… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Bo Schembechler retired from coaching 23 years ago and died six years ago, but he’s a major presence at this year’s Super Bowl. Jack Harbaugh, the father of 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and Ravens coach John Harbaugh, was an assistant to Schembechler at M… |
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Twelve years and a host of changes separate the Ravens from their last title. Yet Ozzie Newsome still presides over one of the NFL's model franchises. Don Banks examines how. |
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And The Winner Is ...Jan 31
The hype is almost over and the actual Super Bowl game is near. Who will hoist all of the trophies handed out this Sunday night? SI's NFL experts make their picks. |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com • Jack and Jackie Harbaugh met the media on Wednesday. • Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti avoids the spotlight, writes Childs Walker of The Baltimore Sun. • 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver said an openly gay teammate would not be welcomed in the locker … |
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NEW ORLEANS -- Ray Lewis and Randy Moss, two all-time greats at their positions, face one another in Super Bowl XLVII. The week hasn't been a smooth one for either. Lewis finds himself denying a report that he took a banned substance to accelerate his r… |
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Nate Silver is known for predicting things correctly. |
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Here is what other news outlets are saying about the Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl XLVII today. |
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Ravens free safety remarked that he's certain dead former NFL linebacker has no regrets, says he only meant about playing football in general, not his deathRavens free safety Ed Reed clarified his remarks about late NFL linebacker Junior Seau, who commi… |
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NEW ORLEANS -- In these playoffs, the Baltimore Ravens have been slow starters and strong finishers. Baltimore has outscored its opponents, 52-17, after halftime in these playoffs. That 35-point margin in the second half and overtime is the second-large… |
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Frank Schwab, yahoo.com Ray Lewis has said he never took the supplements offered by Sports With Alternatives to Steroids, but it's hard to deny he didn't know the co-owner of the controversial supplement company after Hue Jackson has apologized for introducing Lewis and other … |
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Baltimore Ravens tight end had 'embarrassing mishap' upon arrival in New OrleansRavens reserve tight end Billy Bajema wasn't hurt when he accidentally bumped his head getting off the AFC champions' charter flight after it touched down in New Orleans. |
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Baltimore Ravens veteran lineman started six games this seasonRavens veteran offensive guard Bobbie Williams prefers to return next season rather than retire. |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com No matter how weary of "Harbowl" stories NFL fans may have been the last two weeks, the fact remains that it is rather remarkable that when the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens square off in Super Bowl XLVII, the two head coaches once … |
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Thursday marks the final day for the media to meet with the players on the Ravens and the 49ers before Sunday's Super Bowl. The only availability on Friday is with the head coaches. Now that you have the schedule, it's time for your wake-up call ... RAV… |
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Brian Burke, nytimes.com The 49ers have been consistently among the best, and the Ravens are hot. We've seen this movie before, but luck can't be counted on to continue. |
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"The running game in pro football has gotten so boring," former 49ers coach Bill Walsh remarked some years ago. "There's just four or five plays they ... |
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"The running game in pro football has gotten so boring," former 49ers coach Bill Walsh remarked some years ago. "There's just four or five plays they ... |
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