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    Ravens bend and then break against the Steelers
    Baltimore's wobbly offense fails to lend much support to a beaten-down defense in jarring home loss to rival Pittsburgh. “We didn’t get the job done,” coach John Harbaugh said. “We have to play better than that.”
    BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 01:  T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after sacking Tyler Huntley #2 of the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
    Ravens falter late against Steelers, lose 16-13
    Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Najee Harris with 56 seconds remaining to take the lead, and Tyler Huntley threw an interception on the ensuing drive.
    BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 01: Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a touchdown reception against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
    Q&A: Rod Woodson on Ravens-Steelers rivalry, Lamar Jackson’s injury and more
    The former Steelers and Ravens star discusses the rivalry ahead of Sunday night's game
    CANTON, OH - AUGUST 8: Rod Woodson poses with his bust at his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the 2009 enshrinement ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 8, 2009 in Canton, Ohio.
    Maryland holds off No. 25 NC State in Duke’s Mayo Bowl
    Taulia Tagovailoa threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Octavian Smith, Chad Ryland kicked three field goals and Maryland outlasted No. 25 North Carolina State 16-12 to win the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday.
    CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 30: Payton Wilson #11 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack pressures Taulia Tagovailoa #3 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first half of the Duke's Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 30, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
    Lamar Jackson unlikely to play in Sunday Night Ravens-Steelers showdown
    Baltimore needs a win over its rival to keep pace with the Bengals in the AFC North.
    PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 11: Patrick Queen #6 of the Baltimore Ravens intercepts the pass intended for Pat Freiermuth #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter of the game at Acrisure Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
    Five questions left unanswered as the Orioles prepare for the 2023 season
    Will Mike Elias swing a trade, or will the Orioles hope that Grayson Rodriguez is ready to hold down a spot?
    SARASOTA, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Grayson Rodriguez #85 of the Baltimore Orioles poses for a portrait during Photo Day at Ed Smith Stadium on March 17, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida.
    The best sports films of 2022
    One writer’s thoughts on some of the best sports movies and documentaries that 2022 had to offer.
    BEIJING - AUGUST 20:  Kobe Bryant #10 and Lebron James #6 of the United States prepare for play during the men's basketball quarterfinal game against Australia at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium during Day 12 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 20, 2008 in Beijing, China.  The USA won 116-85.
    The best — and worst — Orioles moments in 2022
    The Orioles still finished outside of the playoffs, but the 2022 season offered more hope for the future of the organization than any in recent memory.
    CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 31: Adley Rutschman #35 and Gunnar Henderson #2 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrate the team's 4-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Henderson's Major League debut at Progressive Field on August 31, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
    Choose your own adventure: How players navigate the elite basketball landscape
    Elite high school basketball players have more choices than ever, but deciding where to play — and whether to give up college eligibility by taking a salary — can be difficult.
    HYATTSVILLE, Md. - Rodney Rice faced a difficult decision during his senior year at DeMatha Catholic High School.
    Five Orioles prospects to watch closely next season
    These aren’t players ready to make the jump this year, but with development (and luck) they could be in the 2024 mix.
    Orioles infield prospect Colby Mayo awaits a pitch while playing for the Aberdeen IronBirds in 2022.
    Ravens QB Lamar Jackson won’t return vs. Falcons
    Jackson's still has not been cleared from a knee injury. Backup Tyler Huntley is dealing with soreness in his throwing shoulder, but is expected to play.
    Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on in the first quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
    Mychal Givens returns to Orioles to fill his old spot but take on a new role: Mentor to a young bullpen
    Mychal Givens is returning to the organization he began his career with, but this time around he’ll have to be the veteran presence giving guidance to pitchers trying to find their way.
    BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 16: Mychal Givens #60 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 16, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Orioles nab James McCann in trade from Mets to be Adley Rutschman’s backup
    The Orioles swung a trade for depth at catcher and designated hitter, getting James McCann from the Mets for a player to be named later. McCann hit only .195 last year but is a solid defensive catcher.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 22: Andrew Benintendi #18 of the New York Yankees slides safely into home ahead of the tag by James McCann #33 of the New York Mets on a sacrifice fly hit by DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on August 22, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
    A guide to the best holiday light displays around Maryland
    Readers share their favorite festive holiday light locations around the state.
    A house is for sale on Baltimore's famous 34th Street, home to the Christmas lights tradition where the entire block is lit up. Longtime resident Patsy Dailey passed away and a memorial sits on her porch of the home which is now for sale.
    The cost of a trade is steep, but this is what the Orioles built for
    The Orioles are in a prime spot to exploit the trade market for starting pitching talent that is under team control for this season — or, even better, beyond — through the use of a deep farm system. They just need to find a deal they like.
    CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 31: Ramon Urias #29 of the Baltimore Orioles throws the ball to first base against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 31, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Too much, too soon? Elite high school sports put young athletes in a pressure cooker
    There is more opportunity than ever for the most talented youth athletes. There’s also more pressure. Teen sports stars are dealing with anxiety as they cope with their own goals and the expectations of coaches and parents.
    High school baseball player Greyson Chappel faced the mental health pressures of elite sports firsthand. (Photo courtesy of Greyson Chappel)
    Two cutting-edge leagues are transforming high school basketball
    ESPN, alongside Paragon Marketing Group, launched the National Interscholastic Basketball Conference in 2021. Around the same time, Overtime started Overtime Elite, an ultra-exclusive development program that is professionalizing teen basketball.
    Trey Parker during a preseason game between City Reapers and California Basketball Club on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at OTE Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
    Is there a growing risk of being ‘roofied’ at a gay bar?
    Baltimore police aren’t seeing an uptick in reports, but a Pride Center of Maryland survey found a rising concern in the LGBTQ community about being drugged in a drink at gay bars.
    Brendon Huffman, a bartender and manager at The Manor, has been roofied four times in the past seven years. He is vigilant in making sure that the same doesn't happen to others. He is pictured here at The Manor, a bar in Mount Vernon.
    Mychal Givens agrees to terms on Orioles return, pending physical
    After a two-year hiatus, one of the Orioles’ best relievers over the last decade is coming back to Camden Yards. Baltimore agreed to terms with right-hander Mychal Givens on Monday, putting in motion a return for the 32-year-old after he was traded away at the 2020 trade deadline, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told The Baltimore Banner.
    WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 27: Mychal Givens #60 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates after the Orioles defeated the Washington Nationals 2-0 during the interleague game at Nationals Park on August 27, 2019 in Washington, DC.
    A sputtering passing game leaves the Ravens with no room for their (many) mistakes
    On a cold and snow-flurry filled Saturday night in Cleveland, errors doomed the Ravens in myriad ways all game long, and despite a strong performance on the ground again, the mistakes proved too much to overcome in a costly 13-3 loss to the Browns that muddies what had been a straightforward path to the playoffs for the Ravens (9-5).
    CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 17: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens watches the loose football after his field goal attempt was blocked by the against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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