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Andy Kostka

akostka@washingtontimes.com

Andy Kostka was a sports reporter for The Washington Times.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks to the sidelines during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

Lamar Jackson: defenses are ‘calling out’ Ravens’ plays

Baltimore's offense has taken a step back from last year, and Jackson thinks he knows why.

November 12, 2020

Vote is painted on the sidelines at M&T Bank Stadium before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Ravens player tests positive for COVID-19, team announces

Baltimore says no other players or staff were deemed high-risk close contacts.

November 12, 2020

Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Maryland basketball secures trio of four-star recruits as early signing period begins

The Terrapins have the third-best 2021 recruiting class in the Big Ten, according to 247Sports.

November 11, 2020

No Terrapins Football: Maryland defenders won't get a chance to chase down their Big Ten Conference rivals in 2020 after the league's university officials decided Tuesday to cancel the season. (Associated Press)

Ohio State-Maryland nixed amid Terps’ COVID spike

The game will not be rescheduled.

November 11, 2020

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19), Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. The Steelers won 28-24. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Ravens activate Marlon Humphrey off COVID-19 list

The Ravens activated Marlon Humphrey off the COVID-19 list Wednesday, the team announced, following the All-Pro cornerback's 10-day quarantine. Humphrey announced his positive test for the coronavirus Nov. 2, one day after Baltimore lost to the Steelers -- a game in which he played.

November 11, 2020

Collin Morikawa walks off the third green during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Collin Morikawa is preparing for first Masters like any other round

At 23, Morikawa is a rising star in golf, with a PGA Championship win under his belt already in 2020.

November 11, 2020

Maryland guard Eric Ayala gestures after scoring a basket against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Maryland basketball will lean on the whole rather than individuals after key departures

Jalen Smith and Anthony Cowan departed, opening up new opportunities for players.

November 10, 2020

In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, follows through on a shot during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, in Washington. Washington's Alex Ovechkin and Boston's David Pastrnak share the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy the league announced Thursday, May 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Alex Ovechkin plans to finish career back with Dynamo Moscow

Ovechkin isn't in a hurry to leave Washington, however.

November 10, 2020

Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon reacts to a foul call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Saturday, February 29, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) **FILE**

Maryland basketball experienced COVID-19 cases during summer

"It's a crazy virus," Mark Turgeon said. "And we'll just plan, and if something happens, we'll plan from there and do the best we can."

November 10, 2020

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. The Steelers won 28-24. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) **FILE**

Ben Roethlisberger, three other Steelers added to COVID-19 list

Pittsburgh had one positive case announced Monday, and four other players join the COVID-19 list after contact tracing.

November 10, 2020

LSU wide receiver Koy Moore (5) catches a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

LSU’s Koy Moore alleges Baton Rouge police ‘violated’ him

Three Baton Rouge Police Department officers have been placed on paid administrative leave.

November 9, 2020

Maryland wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (5) gains yardage fowling a catch against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 07, 2020. Maryland defeated Penn State 35-19.(AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Rakim Jarrett earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors for Maryland football

Jarrett caught five passes for 144 yards and two scores against Penn State.

November 9, 2020

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) is taken down by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Antonio Brown makes underwhelming return in Buccaneers blowout loss

Brown made three catches for 31 yards and featured for 39 offensive snaps.

November 9, 2020

Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims (89) in action during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Cam Sims grabs opportunity in breakout game for Washington

Sims caught three balls for 110 yards in Washington's 23-20 loss to the Giants.

November 8, 2020

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, left, walks past teammate quarterback Kyle Allen, center, during warmups before the start of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Alex Smith to start for Washington against Lions

Smith took over Sunday after Kyle Allen dislocated his ankle.

November 8, 2020

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Hercules Mata'afa, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Matthew Stafford evaluated for concussion, departs game

Stafford had completed 23 of his 32 passes for 211 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions before leaving.

November 8, 2020

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Philip Rivers fails tackle attempt against Ravens

Rivers attempted to tackle Chuck Clark but, well, it didn't work out.

November 8, 2020

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) scores on a 5-yard touchdown run in front of Detroit Lions safety Duron Harmon (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Dalvin Cook rushes for TD in seventh straight game to open season, first since Emmitt Smith

Cook has 12 touchdowns so far this season.

November 8, 2020

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Jake Luton, Jaguars rookie quarterback, throws 73-yard TD pass on second throw

Luton impressed for Oregon State last year, and he's starting Sunday in place of an injured Gardner Minshew.

November 8, 2020

Fans take their seat at FedEx Field before the start of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington fans amped to be back at FedEx

Washington expects about 3,000 fans, isolated to the lower bowl and limited suites.

November 8, 2020