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Speaking to reporters Thursday for the first time since September of last season, Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley said he feels good and there’s a chance he’ll play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. “This could possibly be the week,” said Stanley, who practiced fully for the second straight day. “I’m very close, and I’ll talk…
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LOS ANGELES — Growing up, Eric Gentry played both football and basketball. In his hometown of Philadelphia, it was not uncommon for kids to gravitate more toward the hardwood than the gridiron. Then, a coach sat him down and explained how scholarships worked. If Gentry wanted his college paid for, it was much easier to…
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As Gov. Gavin Newsom considers signing the Mandela Act to limit solitary confinement in California, he needs to understand its true horrors. Today I write this as a rising immigration attorney and legal fellow with national advocacy organization Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. But just four short years ago, I was an asylum seeker from…
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As the Ravens continue to tinker and revamp their team, the offensive line remains perhaps the biggest question mark. Right now, the unit is a revolving door, even though it seemed to find some rhythm in Sunday’s 37-26 win over the New England Patriots. The Buffalo Bills will be a much bigger challenge because they…
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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Month. After three weeks, Jackson leads the NFL in passer rating (119.0) and passing touchdowns (10). He’s also tied for fifth in the league in rushing yards (243), averaging 9.3 yards per carry. Jackson has accounted for 12 touchdowns this season for the…
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If you’re concerned about missing the undefeated Miami Dolphins on “Thursday Night Football” this week, have no fear. And no, you don’t have to sign up for Amazon Prime or NFL+ at the last minute, or make plans to head to a sports bar — unless of course you want to. The Dolphins’ matchup against…
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COSTA MESA — At first glance, it would seem like the Chargers are caught in a nightmare scenario, with two rookies starting on an offensive line that hasn’t given their running backs sufficient opportunities for big plays. After all, after three games, the Chargers have zero rushing touchdowns. A deeper dive into what appears to…
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Kyle Stowers threaded the needle earlier this series when asked for his thoughts on his opportunities to face left-handed pitching — or lack thereof. He walked a diplomatic line, acknowledging how the Orioles have ample right-handed hitters who can face southpaws. “I think it’s less about what I’ve done against lefties in the past and…
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On paper, UCLA is 4-0. But in the court of public opinion, the jury is still out on whether the Bruins have taken the next step following its best season under Chip Kelly. Only three voters considered the undefeated Bruins worthy of a Top 25 ranking in the AP Poll this week. After Friday night’s…
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