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Late reversal helps Steelers hold on for 27-22 win over Ravens and sole possession of division lead

Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers to a 27-22 victory over the Ravens on Dec. 7, throwing for 284 yards and two touchdowns while helping Pittsburgh take sole possession of the AFC North lead. A late reversal on a Baltimore touchdown with 2:43 remaining sealed the win, leaving the Ravens struggling after consecutive divisional losses.

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No denying Baltimore’s offensive issues after the Ravens struggle against a weak Bengals defense

After weeks of warning signs, the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive problems came fully into focus in a lopsided Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bengals. With turnovers, shaky pass protection, and uncharacteristic struggles from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Baltimore sputtered against a Cincinnati defense that had been among the league’s weakest, raising urgent questions as the AFC North race tightens.

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Henry rushes for 2 TDs to help sluggish Ravens to fifth straight win, 23-10 over Jets

Derrick Henry scored two second-half touchdowns to help the Ravens overcome a sluggish start and beat the Jets 23-10, extending Baltimore’s winning streak to five games and pulling them into a tie atop the AFC North. Despite injury-limited play from Lamar Jackson and continued red-zone struggles, Baltimore’s defense and special teams delivered key stops to secure the victory.

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Late TD lifts Ravens to 23-16 win over Browns and spoils Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut

Mark Andrews’ 35-yard rushing touchdown on a late fourth-and-inches play lifted the Baltimore Ravens to a 23-16 comeback win over the Cleveland Browns, spoiling rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut. The Ravens notched their fourth straight victory, while Sanders struggled in relief of injured starter Dillon Gabriel.

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Morgan State alum launches platform to level NIL playing field for underrepresented athletes

By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com Since the NCAA lifted its ban on name, image and likeness (NIL) deals in 2021, the industry has grown to be worth nearly $1.67 billion, according to a report from Opendorse, a leading NIL marketplace and technology company. But, it’s far from a fair playing field.  Division I men’s basketball […]

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Lamar Jackson back on practice field for Ravens after missing 2 games with hamstring injury

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to the practice field Oct. 22 after missing two games with a hamstring injury, giving the struggling team hope as they prepare to face the Chicago Bears. Although Jackson was limited in practice, teammates and coaches welcomed his presence, while Coach John Harbaugh remained noncommittal about Jackson’s status for Sunday’s game.

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South African rowers of color become first to compete at Boston regatta, part of larger trend toward access

Four South African rowers made history as the first crew of color from their country to compete internationally at Boston’s Head of the Charles Regatta, part of a global effort to diversify one of the world’s most exclusive sports. Their journey highlights how lack of access — not talent — continues to limit participation for athletes of color in rowing.

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