In Denver, it’s a bowl game
Baltimore has lost out on so much because the Ravens can't open the NFL season here.
Judge: NFL, players to settle concussion lawsuits
PHILADELPHIA — The NFL agreed Thursday to spend close to $800 million to diagnose and compensate potentially thousands of retired players who develop dementia or other brain injuries they blame on the violent, bone-crunching collisions that pro football has long celebrated in its highlight reels. The settlement, which is subject to approval by a federal […]
Hearing begins for Naval Academy football players
WASHINGTON — A hearing has begun to determine whether three former U.S. Naval Academy football players will face a court-martial on charges that they sexually assaulted a female midshipman. Midshipmen Tra’ves Bush, Eric Graham and Josh Tate were at an Article 32 hearing at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday. The hearing resembles a civilian […]
Fans hit bus tours for Ogden’s Canton induction
In honor of former Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, AAA Mid-Atlantic and Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel are offering fans a chance to witness a historic moment in Baltimore sports.
Prosecutors drop case against Maryland RB Brown
WASHINGTON — Prince George’s County prosecutors are dropping charges against Maryland running back Wes Brown, weeks after he was accused of assaulting a police officer who was trying to question him about a shooting, a spokesman said Monday. Prosecutors decided to dismiss the case after reviewing the evidence ahead of a preliminary hearing scheduled for […]
Redskins ask to dismiss bounty suit
A former Washington Redskins player has joined the team in asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit claiming he purposely tackled an opponent at the knees as part of a bounty program to injure members of other teams.
Redskins face ‘bounty’ suit
In what may be the first case of its kind, a former New York Giants linebacker is suing the Washington Redskins for a career-ending injury he suffered nine years ago — an injury he says was the result of a bounty program.
Under Armour to debut ‘I will’ spot
Under Armour, the Baltimore-based producer of performance athletic clothing and shoes, has unveiled a new 60-second commercial on which just-retired Baltimore Ravens star Ray Lewis served as executive producer, the company announced.
Colts Lefeged out of jail after D.C. gun charge
WASHINGTON — Indianapolis Colts safety Joe Lefeged was released from jail Tuesday following his weekend arrest in Washington on a gun possession charge. Lefeged was arrested during a traffic stop after police said they found a semi-automatic pistol in the car in which he was riding. Police say they also smelled marijuana in the car […]
Annapolis to host college football bowl game
WASHINGTON — The Military Bowl is moving this season from RFK Stadium in Washington to Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis. The Military Bowl will match a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference against one from Conference USA and will be played Dec. 27. ESPN will broadcast the afternoon game. The bowl has been at RFK […]
Grand jury judge urges Penn St. case to go forward
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The supervising judge for the grand jury that investigated how former Penn State administrators handled the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal said in a new court filing that the criminal case against them needs to move forward. Judge Barry Feudale made the comment in an order released Tuesday in the case against […]