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Standard-issue camouflage almost outnumbered the fan-favorite purple variety as the Ravens celebrated Veterans Day and honored veterans before Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. View the full article

Have a Ravens-related topic for Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston? Email your questions to sports@baltimoresun.com . Your question could appear in a Q&A with Preston later this week on baltimoresun.com. View the full article

Harewood, McPhee scratchedPro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and starting offensive guards Marshal Yanda and Bobbie Williams are active for today's game against the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. View the full article

Former kick returner said it's too early to call McDonogh graduate a disappointment, has time to improveWhen the Oakland Raiders used the seventh overall pick in the 2009 draft to select Darrius Heyward-Bey, the McDonogh graduate and Maryland product was the first wide receiver taken off the board. View the full article

Raiders rule out Richard Seymour, Darren McFadden, Mike Goodson and Shawntae SpencerFor the second consecutive game, Ravens starting left defensive end Pernell McPhee has been ruled out due to thigh and knee injuries. View the full article

Raiders rule out Richard Seymour, Darren McFadden, Mike Goodson and Shawntae SpencerFor the second consecutive game, Ravens starting left defensive end Pernell McPhee has been ruled out due to thigh and knee injuries. View the full article

Ngata, Yanda, B.Williams also return to practiceWearing a gray sweatsuit and a beige baseball cap, Ravens injured linebacker Ray Lewis walked onto the practice field Friday next to offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and fired a couple of playful jabs into the air. View the full article

Ravens outside linebacker's sister is married to Raiders offensive linemanFour years ago, Ravens outside linebacker Paul Kruger introduced his sister to University of Utah teammate Tony Bergstrom following the annual spring game. View the full article

Cornerback says he can play better and make more plays as fifth defensive back in team's nickel packageIn his longest stretch on defense of the season, Corey Graham finished Sunday’s 25-15 win against the Cleveland Browns with six tackles. But the cornerback was unable to register an interception or a pass breakup, which contributed to the sixth-year veteran feeling unfulfilled about his play. View the full article

Despite alarming scene, McDonogh graduate and Maryland product's sole focus was to return to field as quickly as possibleAs a wide receiver, Darrius Heyward-Bey is expected to go to the middle of the field, catch passes, and brace for the impact that comes when a defensive back or linebacker crashes into him. View the full article

Coach John Harbaugh said team needs to take advantage of backup quarterback's talentAs the backup to starting quarterback Joe Flacco for the past two seasons, Tyrod Taylor’s time on the field has been extremely limited, throwing just four passes, completing three for 48 yards and rushing three times for 13 yards. View the full article

Linebacker fined for hit against BrownsRavens inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe was fined $10,000 for his unnecessary roughness penalty stemming from striking a defenseless player in the head and neck area, according to the NFL. View the full article

Ngata, Yanda, B.Williams also return to practiceWearing a sweatsuit, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis walked out to the practice field this morning and threw a couple of jabs in the air. View the full article

Former Bengals lineman blocked for Raiders quarterback in CincinnatiIt's been six years, a trade to the Oakland Raiders and a hip injury since quarterback Carson Palmer was a Pro Bowl selection. View the full article

It's time to start that push for a playoff spot. Who should you make sure is in your starting lineups in Week 10? Our Dave Richard and Pat Kirwan break down every game from a Fantasy perspective. View the full article

Ed Reed upgraded to limited participationRavens free safety Ed Reed rejoined his teammates at practice Thursday as he was upgraded to limited participation after sitting out the previous day. View the full article

Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees is making a smart move by calling his defenses from the press box instead of being on the field. View the full article

Ravens defensive coordinator no longer calling plays from sidelineDean Pees estimated that in his 25 years as a defensive coordinator, he’s spent about 12 of the seasons calling plays from a coaching booth upstairs and 13 of them doing it from the sidelines. View the full article

Ravens Pro Bowl center opposed Question Six, is a proponent of traditional marriagePro Bowl center Matt Birk and Pro Bowl special-teams ace Brendon Ayanbadejo were polar opposites on one of this election year's most politically charged debates. View the full article

Ravens Pro Bowl defensive tackle dealing with shoulder, knee injuriesRavens Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata began this season in dominating form, chasing down quarterbacks and tossing aside blockers to tackle running backs. View the full article

After surrendering 251 yards and four touchdowns to Doug Martin, Oakland expected to fortify unit vs. Ray Rice and Bernard PierceHardly anyone could blame Ray Rice if he got a little excited after learning Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Doug Martin had rushed for 251 yards and scored four touchdowns in last Sunday’s 42-32 win against the Oakland Raiders – who are the Ravens’ opponent this Sunday. View the full article

Ravens went 5-for-14 on third-down opportunities against the BrownsErrant passes. Missed opportunities. Sacks. Third-down failure. View the full article

Running back recorded season-high 25 carries in Sunday's win and admires commitment to run the footballAfter almost two weeks of inactivity, Ray Rice enjoyed his heaviest workload of the season in Sunday’s 25-15 win against the Cleveland Browns, carrying the football a season-high 25 times for 98 yards and one touchdown. View the full article

Outside linebacker suspects that his yapping at official earned head coach the penalty in Sunday's win vs. BrownsMidway through the third quarter of Sunday’s 25-15 win against the Cleveland Browns, John Harbaugh was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. The penalty was offset by an unnecessary roughness call on Browns rookie wide receiver Josh Gordon, but it was the second time this season that the Ravens coach had been cited for such an infraction. View the full article

Oher, Jimmy Smith among limited participantsFive starters didn't practice Wednesday for the Ravens, including three Pro Bowl selections in free safety Ed Reed, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and offensive guard Marshal Yanda. View the full article