Keaton Mitchell’s return gives Ravens ‘three-headed monster’ in backfield
Ravens running back Derrick Henry wasn’t with Baltimore when Keaton Mitchell broke out last year during his rookie season, so he never got to experience a backfield mate at least as fast as he is, and...
View ArticleBig spenders or not, Orioles’ payroll projected to increase in 2025
For the Orioles to be aggressive this winter, they will need to expand their payroll. For them to stand pat, they will likely need to expand it anyway. Baltimore is wading into the offseason waters...
View ArticleCapital Gazette high school Athletes of the Week (Nov. 4-Nov. 10): Old Mill’s...
The Capital Gazette is honoring one boy and one girl high school student-athlete each week as Athletes of the Week. To submit nominations, email kfominykh@baltsun.com or direct message @capgazsports on...
View ArticleNavy offense vs. the Tulane defense: Breaking down the matchup
Navy football offensive coordinator Drew Cronic spent considerable time studying the Tulane defense and came away with a startling discovery. “They may be the best defensive team we’ve played this...
View ArticleAsking Eric: Husband’s bucket list plans exclude wife
Dear Eric: My husband and I have been married for more than 50 years and we have recently retired. I was looking forward to the free time to do more of the things we had talked about doing together. We...
View ArticleRavens QB Lamar Jackson has one thing left to conquer in regular season: the...
More than 1,100 miles separate Pittsburgh from Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, and the two disparate locales share little in common. As for their football teams, however, there is a surprising tie that...
View ArticleRavens vs. Steelers scouting report for Week 11: Who has the edge?
The Ravens hung on to beat the Bengals, 35-34. The Steelers rallied to knock off the Commanders, 28-27. Who will have the advantage when these rivals meet Sunday in Pittsburgh with first place in the...
View ArticleMike Preston’s Ravens mailbag: Who shoulders blame for poor pass defense? |...
Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston will answer fans’ questions in the middle of each week throughout the Ravens season. After a 35-34 win over the Cincinnati Bengals last Thursday night, Baltimore...
View ArticleOrioles arbitration FAQ: What you need to know about looming decisions
In most years during the Mike Elias era, next week’s deadline featured the first big decisions of the Orioles’ offseason. That’s not the case this offseason — the first of many ways this winter could...
View ArticleStaff picks for Week 11 of 2024 NFL season: Commanders vs. Eagles, Bills vs....
Baltimore Sun staff writers pick every game of the NFL season. Here’s who they have winning in Week 11: Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles (Thursday, 8:15 p.m.) Brian Wacker (0-0 last week;...
View ArticleMaryland football in ‘playoff’ mode needing 2 wins to make bowl
Three days after Maryland football challenged No. 1 Oregon before succumbing to a 39-18 loss on Saturday, redshirt junior running back Roman Hemby said he and his teammates weren’t very interested in...
View ArticleSouth Carolina women’s basketball to face Coppin State in Baltimore in 2025
Three months after Coppin State women’s basketball coach Jermaine Woods answered a call from South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, Staley returned the favor. Staley, a Hall of Fame point guard at Virginia...
View ArticleRavens DC Zach Orr ‘crushed’ after win vs. Bengals and held an open forum...
After edging out the Cincinnati Bengals in a prime-time division battle that was decided by an edge-of-your-seat final minute, Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr had a hard time hearing family,...
View ArticleSeverna Park girls soccer’s dominant performance leads to repeat state title
Severna Park girls soccer scored two goals in the second half of the 2023 state championship to lift its first state plaque in 20 years. Then, the program graduated 12 players – leading goal scorers...
View ArticleSeverna Park girls soccer makes it two straight state titles with 4-0 win...
Been there, done that. As defending state champions, Severna Park girls soccer took that sentiment into Thursday night’s Class 3A title game against upstart Towson. Then the No. 1 Falcons stated their...
View ArticleNavy defense vs. Tulane offense: Breaking down the matchup
Navy football has taken great pride in stopping the run, which it’s done quite effectively over the past six seasons. The Midshipmen have consistently ranked among the national leaders in rushing...
View ArticleChesapeake, Glen Burnie cheerleading earns state titles at fall championships
However rare that this happens, it’s fitting that Glen Burnie cheerleading scored the exact same score, 117.7, to claim the Class 4A state title at APGFCU Arena in Hartford Community College on...
View ArticleVarsity Q&A: Rebecca Flom a defensive leader for Crofton girls soccer
Crofton girls soccer is heading to its first Class 4A championship, two years after claiming the 3A title under a different coach and a largely different roster. The Cardinals were runner-ups in 4A...
View ArticleRavens vs. Steelers staff picks: Who will win Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh?
Here’s how The Baltimore Sun sports staff views the outcome of Sunday’s Week 11 game between the Ravens (7-3) and Steelers (7-2) at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh: Brian Wacker, reporter Ravens 23,...
View ArticleRavens vs. Steelers takes center stage again with old-school feel
Terrell Suggs used to tell younger Ravens teammates that playing the Steelers would define them. He also said he and his comrades wanted to kill Hines Ward. Joey Porter stalked the Ravens’ team bus,...
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