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    Former Raven Za’Darius Smith abruptly retires after 5 games with the Eagles
    Taken by the Ravens in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft, Smith played 58 games with Baltimore over the first four seasons of his career.
    Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is wrapped up by Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (52) in Week 2.
    The Orioles hope Coby Mayo’s late success can turn into consistent production
    Mayo had a .301 batting average and .941 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in September.
    Orioles first baseman Coby Mayo finished the season on a tear: a .301 average and .941 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in September.
    Childs Walker: The Ravens showed improvement against the Rams — but not nearly enough
    They’re 1-5, a chasm from which only four teams have climbed to make the playoffs. Here are five things we learned from the game.
    Ravens running back Derrick Henry gained 122 yards rushing in Sunday’s loss to the Rams.
    As Ravens head into bye week, how hot is Zach Orr’s seat? Depends on whom you ask.
    “I don’t really have any plans to do that,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said of making staff changes.
    Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle John Jenkins (94) comes up with the ball after a fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the first quarter as the Ravens host the Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.
    Ravens’ offensive issues go deeper than Lamar Jackson’s absence
    “I’ve been on a lot of teams, but I think in critical situations we’ve got to be better,” wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins said.
    Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 —Baltimore Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush (15) pushes the pile to no avail as the Ravens fail to score from just outside the goal line towards the end of the second quarter as the Ravens host the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.
    Kyle Goon: Is this Ravens season even worth saving?
    Patching up this roster would take drastic action that does not feel prudent given the results so far.
    Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is upended by the Rams’ Kam Curl during the fourth quarter Sunday.
    Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson suffers broken foot vs. Rams
    Both teams are dealing with significant injuries.
    Rams Safety Quentin Lake, bottom left,  tackles Ravens running back Derrick Henry, center, during the first quarter of the Ravens vs Rams football game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 12, 2025.
    Rams 17, Ravens 3: The season keeps slipping away
    Turnovers and an inability to score from the red zone sent Baltimore to 1-5, tied for its worst start ever.
    Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers watches as his fumble rolls away to be recovered by the Rams in the third quarter.
    What will the Ravens look like after the bye? | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Baltimore is 1-5 after an ugly loss to the Rams.
    Lamar Jackson out, Zay Flowers in against Rams as Ravens look for second win
    The Ravens will be without their MVP quarterback as they take on the Los Angeles Rams, but backup quarterback Cooper Rush will have his top target, wide receiver Zay Flowers.
    Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers will be on the field against the Rams. He had a shoulder injury during the week.
    Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal
    President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt on Sunday to urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the volatile region.
    President Donald Trump walking off stage after speaking to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
    Ocean City braces for nor’easter and possible damage reminiscent of 2012’s Superstorm Sandy
    A powerful nor’easter is churning up the East Coast, bringing 50 mph winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding that could rival Superstorm Sandy’s impact on parts of Maryland’s shoreline.
    A woman with an umbrella walks past shops on E. Patapsco Ave. on a rainy day in Brooklyn, Md. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
    Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams match up a year after Hail Mary decided Bears-Commanders
    Daniels and Williams are likely to be forever linked because both were Heisman Trophy winners and Williams went No. 1 overall in the 2024 draft, one spot ahead of Daniels.
    Bears defenders go after the ball that eventually landed in the arms of the Commanders’ Noah Brown last year in Washington’s 18-15 victory over Chicago.
    Kyle Goon: In a down time for Ravens faithful, the Higgins family offers a ray of optimism
    Linebacker Jay Higgins’ biggest backer is his father, Roy, an outsize character who immediately ingratiates himself to the fans of his son’s teams. His positive presence is a needed force in a season that has started ugly.
    Roy Higgins III and Shelley Higgins, Jay Higgins’ parents, before the Ravens’ matchup with the Detroit Lions in September.
    Letter: Second Amendment protects transgender gun owners
    Daniel A. C. McBride writes that proposals to ban transgender people from owning guns are based in prejudice and violate constitutional rights.
    Judge to decide ‘as soon as possible’ on release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE detention
    While the fate of Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains uncertain, a federal judge inched closer to making a decision on the release of the Maryland man from immigration detention after an hourslong hearing in Greenbelt on Friday.
    Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers will argue for his immediate release from immigration detention during a hearing on Friday.
    Ravens QB Lamar Jackson ruled out vs. Rams, but reinforcements coming on defense
    Lamar Jackson left the Ravens’ Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and hasn’t practiced since.
    Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sits on the bench during the Week 5 game against the Houston Texans.
    Ravens vs. Rams: 5 things to watch, including Derrick Henry, Puka Nacua and the weather
    “We are not upholding the standard right now, so we deserve all the criticism,” Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman said Wednesday. Can they turn things around against the Rams?
    Ravens running back Derrick Henry is averaging 63.4 yards per game this season.
    Jon Meoli: It was fun not taking the Blue Jays seriously. Those days are over.
    You have to take Toronto seriously from now on, and you can’t just assume it won’t deliver when it matters. The Yankees and Red Sox always reside in that category where the division is concerned.
    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates on the field after the Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
    Letter: Government shutdowns punish all of us. They should never happen again.
    Christopher S. Jennison, an employee of the Federal Aviation Administration, says that government shutdowns punish all of us, not just politicians or political parties.
    The U.S. Capitol building before dawn on March 26.
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