Ray Lewis, who has played 17 seasons for the Ravens and defined the team’s defensive excellence, announced his decision to retire today, telling teammates that "this will be my last ride." "I've ran my course. It's time for me to go create a different legacy," Lewis said during the Ravens' media availability today with several of his teammates watching. "It's a new chapter that I've already planned out." Read more:http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-ray-lewis-retires-baltimore-ravens-20130102,0,7200934.story