Lorenzo Neal

As the final seconds ticked off the clock, Ravens defensive tackle Lional Dalton was standing with his head bowed as fellow tackle Larry Webster dropped to his knees and pounded his fist into the ground. Wide receiver Qadry Ismail stared at the clock with...

The glare hasn’t gone anywhere. Even in training camp practices, Ray Lewis’ scowl, which has almost dared opposing teams to run his way for nearly two decades in the NFL, remains omnipresent. But the long-time face of the Ravens’ vaunted...

On a night when three former Ravens return to M&T Bank Stadium, the spotlight will fall on four new starters making their home debut for the team. Wide receiver Lee Evans brings the promise of big plays. All-Pro fullback Vonta Leach and safety Bernard...

Each morning, Monday through Friday, I'll hook you up with reading material to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday -- that way I'll have an excuse to do the same at the start of mine.  Running it back: Mitch...

Former Ravens fullback Lorenzo Neal, who played in Baltimore in 2008, was arrested for driving under the influence on July 4 after he crashed his truck into a pole in California. KSFN in Fresno reported that Neal’s blood alcohol content "was just...

If the NFL lockout ends next week as expected, the Ravens' first hurry-up drill of the season will be orchestrated by the front office. General manager Ozzie Newsome and other team officials will be cramming a typical four-month offseason into a matter...

SAN DIEGO -- Mayor Jerry Sanders said Thursday that Qualcomm Stadium should be ready by Sunday to play host to the Chargers' game against the Houston Texans. But he said the decision whether to play the game there as scheduled was up to the team and the...

Look at the new Bears depth chart and one thing jumps off the page. Starting free safety Danieal Manning, the replacement for the injured Mike Brown, just became the defense's most irreplaceable player. Now nobody is suggesting Manning suddenly means as...

The sound emanating from the St. Louis Rams on Sunday went from Whooooosh! to Whew! in Super Bowl XXXIV. The Rams used a combination of superior offensive speed and a last-second defensive stop at the 1-yard line to post a thrilling 23-16 victory over...

Team of destiny, indeed. Throughout the playoffs, the Tennessee Titans have gotten enough breaks at key times to earn such a label from the media. That trend continued in Sunday's AFC Championship Game, as the well-traveled franchise earned its first...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As the final seconds ticked off the clock, Ravens defensive tackle Lional Dalton was standing with his head bowed as fellow tackle Larry Webster dropped to his knees and pounded his fist into the ground. Wide receiver Qadry Ismail...

The schedule gods continue to look kindly on the Bears. The 1-6 San Diego Chargers have made their way to Soldier Field via Arizona and Champaign. They may actually be worse than last week's opponent, the Detroit Lions, who made the Bears and their...