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    Lamar Jackson was the NFL’s MVP last season. Then he got better at (almost) everything.
    Why is Jackson the MVP favorite again? Because he's better than he was last year in almost every way.
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) yells that he wants to go for a two-point conversion during a Thursday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on November 7, 2024. The Baltimore Ravens won, 35-34.
    Ravens TE Isaiah Likely returns to practice, but 2 starters missing on defense
    Likely, who’s fifth on the team in receiving yards, missed the Ravens’ win Thursday over the Bengals with a hamstring injury.
    Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) stiff arms Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) during a game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
    Orioles tap Cody Asche to serve as hitting coach, add Tommy Joseph to staff
    Cody Asche, who was Baltimore’s offensive strategy coach last year, worked closely with outgoing hitting coaches Matt Borgschulte and Ryan Fuller.
    Orioles coach Cody Asche joined the organization in 2022 as an upper-level hitting coordinator and made the jump to the major league staff in 2023.
    What to know about the plans for a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge
    What do the options for a future bridge look like? Is the “no-build” option likely? How much could it cost? Here’s what we know so far.
    The bulk carrier Golden John passes under Chesapeake Bay Bridge after leaving the Port of Baltimore.
    The jersey patch from Jackson Holliday’s MLB debut is now on a baseball card
    There are two other rare cards featuring Holliday in 2024 Topps Chrome Update, which hit stores today.
    You might be able to get a one-of-one Jackson Holliday card that includes part of the uniform he wore in his major league debut, seen above.
    Diagnosing the Ravens’ defensive woes: Does the secondary need a new coverage plan?
    As the Ravens look to reverse their fortunes on defense, here are four pressing questions the unit now faces.
    Despite personnel continuity, the Ravens’ defense has taken a clear step back. All eyes, therefore, are on first-year coordinator Zach Orr.
    Brent Urban wisely chose football over hockey, but it wasn’t easy
    Brent Urban never expected to be playing football but has carved out a 10-year career.
    Brent Urban had a typical childhood in Canada, which is to say he thought he’d be an NHL player. Then, he hit his growth spurt and everything changed.
    Corbin Burnes said his poor August would cost him the Cy Young. Was he right?
    In August, Burnes produced the single worst month of his major league career when he allowed 28 runs (21 earned) in five starts. Let’s consider what his resume would look like if those five starts had gone differently.
    Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) throws a pitch during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.
    Kyle Goon: Can Ravens kicker Justin Tucker get back to his old self? He deserves the chance.
    Justin Tucker hasn’t been great lately. But he believes the kicker he has been, setting the NFL’s standard for excellence, is still within him.
    Baltimore Ravens punter Jordan Stout (11) and Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) watch as his extra point sails through the uprights in a regular season game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
    Orioles’ Anthony Santander wins Silver Slugger after career-high 44 homers
    Shortstop Gunnar Henderson and utilityman Jordan Westburg were finalists at their positions in the American League but did not win.
    Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (25) connects with a pitch during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 3, 2024.
    State now plans to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two new spans
    Each of the six alternatives include widening the total capacity to at least eight lanes and include new ideas for public transit and tolls.
    The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is seen as a bulk carrier heads toward the Port of Baltimore.
    Inside the Dugout: Who could take veteran at-bats for the 2025 Orioles?
    If the Orioles are searching in free agency, it’s hard to say there’s an exact fit for veteran players.
    Baltimore Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde admired Ben Zobrist and his impact on the 2016 Chicago Cubs.
    The Baltimore Banner welcomes Clay Fisher to its board of directors 
    Clay Fisher will help steer the growth of The Baltimore Banner in its mission to deliver essential and compelling journalism that informs and strengthens communities across Maryland.
    Clay Fisher has joined the board of directors of the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, which operates The Baltimore Banner.
    Meet the Ravens marketing exec who is determined to make a space for women in football
    Kim Ferguson has already seen the narrative around women — and mothers — in football change, but she’s pushing for more.
    Kim Ferguson, the Baltimore Ravens’ Senior Director of Fan Development & Activation, watches the game action from the stands during the 2024 Maryland High School Girls Flag Football Championship at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Friday, November 8, 2024.
    Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser named AL Rookie of the Year finalist
    Cowser finished third in the American League among qualified rookies with a .768 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, and his 24 home runs were tied with San Diego’s Jackson Merrill for the most among all rookies.
    Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser hit 24 home runs, tied for the most among all rookies in baseball.
    Democracy was a motivating factor for both Harris and Trump voters, but for very different reasons
    The idea that democracy is under attack motivated both Harris and Trump voters, but in starkly different ways.
    At left, supporters at a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C., in October. At right, supporters at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in November.
    John Harbaugh will ‘consider everything’ to fix Ravens’ struggling pass defense
    But Brandon Stephens, who has struggled mightily in coverage this season, will remain at cornerback, Harbaugh said.
    Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr, left, and head coach John Harbaugh call plays from the sidelines in a regular season game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
    Jon Meoli: Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki should want to pitch for the Orioles
    The Orioles can be as competitive as anyone when it comes to money, and they have the need atop their rotation.
    Roki Sasaki had a 2.35 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 111 innings for his Japanese team in 2024.
    Some in Mount Vernon want to close an exit off I-83 to slow traffic in the neighborhood
    Could shutting down an off ramp into Midtown/Mount Vernon off Interstate 83 help make it safer for pedestrians and students? Some nearby residents think so.
    Interstate 83 is a principal artery connecting Baltimore to the suburbs in the north.
    Rewatching ‘Scandal’ and ‘The West Wing’ hits a lot different post-election
    After this election, the optimism in "The West Wing," "Parks and Recreation" and "Scandal" seems naive. The craziness feels a lot more plausible.
    The fictional Bartlet administration on "The West Wing" were a bit naive, a little too slick and not diverse enough. But for Leslie Gray Streeter, they're preferable to our current reality.
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