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    Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) hangs on to the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) in the 4th quarter.
    Ravens WR Zay Flowers still sidelined at practice as game vs. Texans approaches
    Flowers, the Ravens’ leading receiver, had his right arm in a sling in the locker room after practice Sunday.
    Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (#18) at practice (Oct. 30, 2024).
    Former Ravens on the move: Texans claim Diontae Johnson, Chargers sign Eddie Jackson
    In a strange coincidence, the Ravens claimed former Texans wide receiver Steven Sims off waivers Monday, adding another punt returner to the mix.
    Beyoncé is performing at halftime of the Ravens-Texans game in her native Houston.
    ‘Sorry, Harbaugh’: Beyoncé is performing at the Ravens’ game, and Lamar Jackson plans to watch
    "My first time seeing Beyoncé perform, and it’s at our game? That’s dope," Jackson said Monday.
    The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories for the areas in purple for freezing rain on Tuesday.
    Maryland weather: Bitter cold before wintry mix on Tuesday
    A Canadian cold front will approach the region on Tuesday, and a winter weather advisory has been issued for most of Maryland.
    The recalled products are 10-pound cases of “Old World Italian Sausage,” one with “rope” written on it and the other with “link” written on it.
    Baltimore-based meat company recalls 7,485 pounds of pork sausage
    According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, raw pork sausage items produced by Impero from Oct. 3 to Dec. 19 were processed without inspection.

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    Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs pressure on Saturday.
    Ravens vs. Texans: 5 things to watch, including Brandon Stephens, C.J. Stroud and playoff odds
    As the Ravens prepare for maybe their most publicized game of the season, here’s what to watch in the Week 17 matchup.
    Sunny Side Café co-owner Kristian Knight-Miller behind the counter at her stall in Lexington Market.
    ‘Invisible’ but essential: Baltimore’s Black immigrants
    And, although there has been an exodus of Black residents from Baltimore in the past decade, its foreign-born Black population has continued to grow.
    It’s local budget season in Maryland, where the government conversation over the next few weeks will be about money and two siblings: Taxes and Spending.
    More than $6.8M is owed to Maryland workers. Here’s how to find out if you qualify.
    About 5,200 Marylanders are owed a total of more than $6.8 million in unpaid wages, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
    Homes are decorated in holiday lights at Hampden's Miracle on 34th Street annual display on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
    Christmas Eve declared a state holiday in Maryland
    Bottles of Coors beer are displayed on a shelf at a liquor store on May 2, 2018 in Fairfax, California.
    Maryland liquor stores push back on beer, wine in grocery aisles
    A group of liquor retailers denounced Gov. Wes Moore’s support of beer and wine sales at Maryland grocery stores.

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    Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson fumbles after being hit by the Ravens’ Ar’Darius Washington. Kyle Van Noy recovered for the Ravens.
    The Ravens expected ‘warfare’ vs. Pittsburgh — then battled their way to a blowout
    In a crucial 34-17 win in Baltimore, the Ravens left the Steelers reeling in a way few opponents do.
    Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson fumbles after taking a hit from Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington in the first half.
    Ravens 34, Steelers 17: Instant analysis of a playoff-clinching win
    The Ravens finally found the formula to beat their rival.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, shown in September, was awarded the Bronze Star during a private ceremony Friday.
    Following controversy, Moore receives Bronze Star
    Moore, a veteran of the Army Reserves, served a deployment to Afghanistan in 2005 and 2006, and his supervisor nominated him for the Bronze Star.
    EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 15: Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens scores a touchdown during the second quarter of a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
    Ravens WR Rashod Bateman active vs. Steelers; Pittsburgh missing several key starters
    The Ravens are mostly healthy. The Steelers are not.
    The U.S. House passed a spending bill that includes funding to rebuild the Key Bridge.
    Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown, includes Key Bridge funding
    The bill was approved 366-34, and now goes to the Senate, for expected quick passage, which would avert a shutdown.

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    Rashod Bateman has a career-high 654 receiving yards this year. He could miss the Ravens' matchup against Pittsburgh on Saturday.
    Ravens will be without several receivers vs. Steelers, could also lose Bateman
    The Ravens are already down two potential contributors at wide receiver. Nelson Agohlor was ruled out of Saturday’s game on Friday because of a concussion. And Diontae Johnson had already been excused from team activities this week.
    A Pittsburgh Steelers fan waves his Terrible Towel during a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, January 6, 2024.
    Steelers fans may take up a third of M&T Bank Stadium. Ravens players hope the Flock can quiet them.
    According to Vivid Seats, Steelers fans are expected to account for 35% of the 70,000-plus in attendance Saturday.
    Ravens running back Derrick Henry has a chance to atone for his fumble during the team’s first meeting with the Steelers.
    Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Steelers: Will Baltimore keep division title hopes alive?
    The Ravens will face the Steelers at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Here are game predictions from The Baltimore Banner's sports staff.
    Ravens Justice Hill fumbled in the 2nd quarter in a game against the Steelers.  (Kirk McKoy/Baltimore Banner)
    Ravens vs. Steelers: 5 things to watch, including fumbles, flags and Lamar Jackson’s quick strikes
    With another rivalry game win, the Steelers would claim the AFC North title and a top-four seed in the playoffs.
    Fog makes things vanish, including the Baltimore Harbor as seen from a pier in Canton. There are signs that the Chesapeake Bay in winter is increasingly foggy.
    Why does it seem foggier along the Chesapeake Bay?
    No one I know of studies Chesapeake Bay fog. It’s just the weather. But after spotting an increasing number of fog warnings on the Bay Bridge, maybe someone should.
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