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Ravens handle Bengals 34-20 after Joe Burrow exits in the 2nd quarter with a wrist injury

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:04:41 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter — one of which came thanks to a fortuitous carom — and the Baltimore Ravens beat Cincinnati 34-20 on Thursday night after the Bengals lost star quarterback Joe Burrow to a wrist injury.The AFC North-leading Ravens (8-3) completed a head-to-head sweep of Cincinnati (5-5) and moved to 2 1/2 games ahead of the last-place Bengals. And that’s far from Cincinnati’s only problem. Burrow left in the second quarter after throwing a touchdown pass and wasn’t able to return.The Bengals were up 10-7 after that 4-yard scoring toss from Burrow to Joe Mixon, but the Ravens answered when Jackson’s pass over the middle bounced off linebacker Germaine Pratt and right to receiver Nelson Agholor, who caught the ball in stride and punctuated the 37-yard touchdown with a flip into the end zone.Jackson threw a 10-yard TD pass to Rashod Bateman with 23 seconds left in the half to put Baltimore up 21-10.J...

Tensions flare at some Denver school board members' last meeting

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:04:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Outgoing board members for Denver Public Schools held their final meeting Thursday night, and there was some serious tension.It was a chance to put a bookend on their time governing the largest school district in Colorado, but it was not without controversy. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox This was a meeting attended by friends or family of the outgoing board members, but a group of parents who voted them out, couldn't get into the main room."Every two years, we do a celebration to honor those who are leaving," said Auon'tai Anderson, outgoing Board of Education member at large.He and other outgoing board members were met by family and friends."We were planning on sitting very peacefully in the back for the last board meeting of this board, and we were barred from coming in," DPS parent Heather Lamm said.Frustrated parents were not allowed into Denver Public Schools board chambers during the final board meeting for members who wer...

Why you might see smoke near Denver International Airport

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:04:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you notice clouds of smoke near the Denver International Airport over the next few days, don't worry, it's not an emergency.Rocky Mountain Arsenal said that as long as weather permits, there will be prescribed burning at the wildlife refuge. How much do household fires increase with Thanksgiving cooking? It will happen daily through Monday, Nov. 20 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Burns were scheduled to begin Wednesday, but U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, which runs the arsenal, said smoke dispersal would be tricky so it began Thursday at 10 a.m.Fish and Wildlife said smoke would be visible for several miles from the perimeter of the refuge, and people in the area may smell the smoke.

A pawlitical scandal: Moldova’s First Dog bites Austrian president

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:04:41 GMT

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen found a dog’s bite to be worse than its bark on Thursday, when Moldovan President Maia Sandu’s rescue pooch bit the Austrian leader on the hand during his visit to Chişinău. The incident, which was filmed by the media, occurred when Sandu and Van der Bellen were strolling through the courtyard of the Presidential Palace in the Moldovan capital.Sandu brought her dog, a rescue named Codruț, to a photo-op with Van der Bellen and Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar, who was also present for the meeting, earlier in the day. At one point, Van der Bellen reached down to pet Codruț, but the dog lunged at him and snapped at his right hand. Sandu apologized and explained Codruț had become overwhelmed. “It’s many people,” she said. Van der Bellen was later photographed with a bandaged hand.Sandu adopted Codruț, a former stray, in early 2023 after the dog was hit by a car, losing a leg. “Codruț has been part of our team...

Mike Preston’s report card: Position-by-position grades for Ravens’ 34-20 win over the Bengals | COMMENTARY

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:04:41 GMT

Here’s how the Ravens (8-3) graded out at each position after a 34-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals (5-5) in Thursday night’s Week 11 game at M&T Bank Stadium.QuarterbackLamar Jackson didn’t have his favorite target because tight end Mark Andrews injured his left ankle on the first possession and did not return. Coach John Harbaugh said after the game that it looks like a “season-ending injury.” Jackson was effective on short passes and showed good mobility but held on to the ball too long at times. He missed several long passes and the Ravens went to the running game in the second half. Jackson completed 16 of 26 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns and finished with a passer rating of 121.3, which is somewhat misleading. Grade: C+Running backsHarbaugh must have ordered the Ravens to run the ball in the second half, and they got the message. The Ravens had 33 yards rushing in the first half and 124 in the second. Gus Edwards had 12 carrie...

Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman both finish in top 10 of AL MVP voting

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:04:41 GMT

Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson were the Orioles’ first two draft picks in 2019. Each reached the majors in 2022. In 2023, both finished in the top 10 of American League Most Valuable Player voting.The Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani as the unanimous AL MVP on Thursday night, with Henderson placing eighth and Rutschman ninth in the voting. Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was the National League winner, also unanimously.It’s the first time two Orioles have landed in the top 10 since 2013, when Chris Davis came in third and Manny Machado placed ninth. Henderson’s finish is Baltimore’s highest in MVP voting since Machado placed fifth in 2016. An Oriole has not been named MVP since Cal Ripken Jr. in 1991.Like Machado a decade ago, both Henderson and Rutschman were in their first full seasons in 2023. Named the AL Rookie of the Year on Monday, Henderson hit .255/.325/.489 w...

Ravens surge past Bengals, 34-20, in injury-filled prime-time battle to strengthen AFC North lead

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:04:41 GMT

In a heavyweight fight between two of the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks, one delivered a knockout blow while the other was knocked out.Lamar Jackson completed 16 of 26 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Ravens to a 34-20 statement victory over their AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, meanwhile, suffered a wrist injury in the second quarter and never returned.The victory keeps the Ravens (8-3) atop the division, while the Bengals (5-5) dropped 2 1/2 games back with seven to go after Baltimore’s season sweep.It was also sweet revenge for the Ravens, with Cincinnati having ended Baltimore’s season last year during the wild-card round of the playoffs. Jackson was injured and did not play in that game.This time it was Burrow who was mostly helpless, and now the Bengals’ season could hang in the balance with a steep hill to climb even if he doesn’t miss any time.The ...

Chicago Bears guard Teven Jenkins says ‘no problem’ to switching sides again as Nate Davis gets ready to return

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:04:41 GMT

Teven Jenkins said the conversation was short.Chicago Bears coaches let the offensive lineman know he was moving from right guard back to left guard with the return of Nate Davis to the lineup. Jenkins said he responded, “All right. No problem.”Bears coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Davis is expected to return Sunday against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field after a four-game absence because of a high ankle sprain. The Bears determined that Davis’ experience at right guard and Jenkins’ flexibility to play on both sides made the switch the right move.“I trust everything upstairs,” Jenkins said. “They’re trying to put the best five out there, and if it comes down to what it is right now, I trust them.”Jenkins played the last four games at right guard while Davis was out, settling into a groove alongside rookie right tackle Darnell Wright. Before that, Jenkins had one start at left guard against the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 15...

Ravens TE Mark Andrews likely suffered season-ending ankle injury vs. Bengals; WR Odell Beckham Jr., QB Joe Burrow hurt

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:04:41 GMT

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews injured his left ankle on the opening drive Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals and did not return as Baltimore secured a 34-20 victory.After the game, coach John Harbaugh said it looks like a “season-ending injury.”“Our prayers will be with Mark,” Harbaugh said. “Nobody cares more about the team and being there for the guys than Mark Andrews, so it’s going to be hard for him but we’re going to be there for him all the way.”Andrews caught a short pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson in the red zone and was tackled by Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson, who rolled onto Andrews’ legs as he brought him down. The Ravens’ medical staff attended to Andrews as he lay on his back. Jackson threw his helmet to the ground in frustration as he saw Andrews in pain.After a few minutes, the tight end stood up with help and walked gingerly to the sideline. He then left the field and went into the locker ...

WR Zay Flowers sets record for most catches by a Ravens rookie

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:04:41 GMT

The breakout season continues for Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers.With a 33-yard catch-and-run in the first quarter Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, Flowers set the franchise record for the most receptions by a rookie in a single season.With 51 and counting, Flowers passed Torrey Smith, the former Terps star and Ravens fan favorite who caught 50 passes for 841 yards in his debut season in 2011.A first-round draft pick out of Boston College, Flowers has quickly become quarterback Lamar Jackson’s favorite target, entering Thursday with a team-high 545 receiving yards. His eight catches of 20 yards or more are also tied for the most on the team with tight end Mark Andrews, who exited with a left ankle injury after being tackled short of the goal line on the Ravens’ opening touchdown drive and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game.Flowers’ emergence is significant considering the Ravens’ poor history at wide receiver. Since taking S...