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| Barber ends career with another big day - and another loss |
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01/07/2007 |
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| mbark on a career in television next season. Negotiations on a television contract have been in the works for weeks. He also leaves with no regrets about not winning a Super Bowl. He played in the game in 2001 when the Giants were blown out by the Baltimore Ravens. ``I have come to the conclusion that is not going to define me,'' Barber said. ``My legacy will be of someone who has played through the ups and downs and good times and bad, and you always knew what you were getting out of me on Sunday. I have n |
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| Quotes from Darrent Williams' funeral Saturday |
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01/06/2007 |
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| Though success is often measured in yards, points, wins and losses, this young man's accomplishments were best measured in the number of lives he touched,'' - JacQuetta Clayton of the Moms Squad, an organization of mothers of NFL players. Her son is Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton. --- ``God has a way of turning that which was meant for something evil into something that is ultimately good.'' - Rev. Milton Pace of Saintsville Cathedral in Fort Worth, Texas. --- ``When we first started lookin |
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| Ravens return to practice; Ogden says he'll play next weekend |
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01/06/2007 |
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -Still feeling the effects of a turf toe, Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden didn't practice Saturday, but predicted he would play next weekend in the AFC divisional playoff game. The Ravens found out after practice that their opponent would be the Indianapolis Colts, who beat the Kansas City Chiefs 23-8 on Saturday. Ogden, who missed the Ravens' final two regular-season games, jogged and did conditioning drills with head trainer Bill Tessendorf. ``I'm getting bette |
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| Bright spot for Dolphins: Taylor wins award as top defender |
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01/05/2007 |
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| ebacker Shawne Merriman finished third with six. Last week, Taylor said Merriman's candidacy was tainted because he missed four games for violating the NFL's steroids policy. Chicago linebacker Brian Urlacher received four votes, followed by two Baltimore Ravens with one apiece, linebacker Ray Lewis and lineman Trevor Pryce. Urlacher won the award last year. While the Dolphins stumbled to their third losing season since 1969, the defense ranked fourth in the NFL, thanks largely to their No. 99. Taylor's |
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| Expectations, muddled NFC provide hope to underachieving Seahawks |
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01/05/2007 |
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| Giants (8-8) even belong here, the NFC would give the Tampa Bay Devil Rays hope. The Seahawks think they are an unusually lethal fourth seed. They seem to almost expect to be the first team from that position to reach the Super Bowl since the 2000 Baltimore Ravens. ``Just a feeling, I think,'' said quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, who has recovered from a sprained knee - but remains bothered by a bruised hand. ``It's just a feeling how we're starting to move in that direction,'' he said. Two huge reasons Se |
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| Taylor takes AP Defensive Player honors |
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01/05/2007 |
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| for violating the NFL's steroids policy, got six votes. Last week, Taylor said he didn't believe any player who served such a suspension should be considered for league awards. Chicago linebacker Brian Urlacher received four votes, followed by two Baltimore Ravens with one apiece: LB Ray Lewis and lineman Trevor Pryce. Urlacher won the award last year. Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritt |
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| Ravens expect playoff run to be a positive experience |
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01/04/2007 |
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| story is told with dancing eyes and a wistful smile. It is a tale of untested warriors overcoming foreboding challenges to seize the ultimate prize, and the sheer joy that comes with such an accomplishment. Listen, ye rookies and young men of the Baltimore Ravens, about the time the franchise won a Super Bowl title. Tight end Todd Heap was a senior at Arizona when the Ravens beat the New York Giants 34-7 to win the 2001 Super Bowl. Since his arrival in Baltimore, Heap has been told countless times by veter |
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| Tomlinson named MVP |
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01/04/2007 |
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| res to help guide the Chargers to a league-best 14-2 record. He finished with an NFL-high 1,815 yards on 348 carries and added 56 receptions for 508 yards. Behind Tomlinson, the Chargers snared the top seed in a very competitive AFC, edging the 13-3 Baltimore Ravens. The Texas Christian University product received 44 of the possible 50 votes. Former Charger Drew Brees got four votes for his efforts in New Orleans, while Indianapolis signal-caller Peyton Manning garnered two votes. Tomlinson eclipsed the 100-yar |
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| Police locate SUV possibly connected to Williams' slaying |
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01/04/2007 |
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| eammates and coaches, along with owner Pat Bowlen and other team personnel gathered with Williams' relatives at the team's training complex on Wednesday for a private memorial. Also in attendance was former teammate Trevor Pryce, who plays for the Baltimore Ravens. Some of the players wore sweats, others jeans and others suits as they solemnly filed into the building. ``I would like to thank you all for the love and support that our family has received during this sad time,'' Williams' mother, Rosalind Wi |
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| Police focus on SUV they believe was used in Williams' slaying |
NFL Football |
01/04/2007 |
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| eammates and coaches, along with owner Pat Bowlen and other team personnel gathered with Williams' relatives at the team's training complex on Wednesday for a private memorial. Also in attendance was former teammate Trevor Pryce, who plays for the Baltimore Ravens. Some of the players wore sweats, others jeans and others suits as they solemnly filed into the building. ``I would like to thank you all for the love and support that our family has received during this sad time,'' Williams' mother, Rosalind Wi |
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