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Like Ray Lewis, Ravens center not looking ahead to futureMatt Birk shot down a report by NFL analyst and former general manager Charlie Casserly on CBS’ pre-game show stating that the Ravens center intended to retire from football after this season. View the full article

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Tom Brady carves up Denver. Check. Next up, AFC Championship Game. While Mike Freeman is impressed with the Pats' offense, he credits motivation by playoff failures for putting New England on an eerily familiar course. View the full article

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.- On a rare Sunday off, Patriots players relaxed in front of their television sets to watch the only team standing between them and another Super Bowl appearance. View the full article

Pro Bowl linebacker intent on winning Super Bowl, then deciding futureRay Lewis seemed to dispute speculation that he would retire after this season if the Ravens win the Super Bowl. During an interview with NFL Network analyst Michael Irvin, the 13-time Pro Bowl inside linebacker seemed to suggest that he’s still not thinking about retirement. View the full article

Left guard pounced on two fumbles by teammatesIn the aftermath of the Ravens’ 20-13 win against the Houston Texans Sunday, Andre Gurode had a nickname suggestion for Ben Grubbs: “Allstate.” View the full article

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.- The New England Patriots are preparing for probably their toughest opponent this season. View the full article

Tom Brady carves up Denver. Check. Next up, AFC Championship Game. While Mike Freeman is impressed with the Pats' offense, he credits motivation by playoff failures for putting New England on an eerily familiar course. View the full article

BALTIMORE- The Baltimore Ravens couldn't be beaten at home this season, an accomplishment that earned them a trip to a place that's has long been torturous for visiting teams. View the full article

TRENDING The Ravens had not allowed an opposing running back to rush for 100 yards for 15 consecutive post-season games]]> View the full article

Ravens got their first postseason win at home since 2006. But it wasn't easy.]]> View the full article

1. There is nothing wrong with conceding that Ed Reed and Ray Lewis aren't the players they once were. I don't even think that statement is really all that controversial. No man can outrun the steady march of time, not even the two greatest defensive players of this era. But in a way, I'm more fascinated watching Reed and Lewis now than I was when they were both in their prime. Because they're both still capable of conjuring up a little magic. There is something admirable about watching a great lion dig deep and mount one final, furious charge. Perfection is unnecessary. All that matters is that you live to fight another day. View the full article

Sorting the Sunday Pile: Best Super Bowl matchup? View the full article

2012 Divisional Round - Agony & Ecstasy View the full article

And there were 4: the Conference Championships View the full article

Includes Head Coach John Harbaugh and Ravens players. View the full article

Texans defense will lead them back to postseason View the full article

Ravens want Rice, Flacco might have to wait View the full article

Early Texans turnovers helped the Ravens build a lead in 20-13 winKevin Cowherd, columnist: Credit the defense with the win that sends the Ravens on to New England. Corner Lardarius Webb had a great game and safety Ed Reed finally made a big play on theTexans' final drive to seal the win. The offense looked sluggish and unfocused at times, despite a few terrific throws by Joe Flacco. But a win is a win, especially wen it gets you into the AFC Championship game. View the full article

The Ravens' third-ranked defense shut out the Texans in the second half, giving Baltimore a 20-13 win in the divisional round playoff game at sold out M&T Bank Stadium. View the full article

Live chat: Ravens vs. Texans View the full article

Texans recover in second quarter to tighten game 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