WYPR NewsRoom

Patriots, Giants Picked Make Super Bowl XLIV

Baltimore, MD (2009-09-11) Baltimore Sun pro football columnist Mike Preston and David Steele of AOL's Fun House discuss their picks for division winners, wildcards, conference champions and the victors of Super Bowl XLIV.

Super Bowl Champs Still Team To Beat In AFC

Baltimore, MD (2009-09-11) John Harris is a veteran sportswriter, who has reported on pro football across the country. Now he's a columnist with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, covering the accursed, World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Recently, David Steele of AOL's Fan House spoke with him about the Steelers hopes of repeating their Super Bowl success.

Ex-Raven Ryan Puts Pugnacious Stamp On Jets

Baltimore, MD (2009-09-11) This spring, longtime Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan was named head coach of the New York Jets. The always colorful Ryan promised to bring his smash-mouth brand of football to the "Big Apple." Recently, Baltimore Sun pro football columnist Mike Preston spoke with his old friend by telephone from the Jets training camp in Cortland, New York.

More Favre Drama In Store For Vikings, League

Baltimore, MD (2009-09-11) Don Banks is a senior NFL writer for Sports Illustrated. But for the past several weeks, he's been held hostage at "Favre-stock," the media circus surrounding the comings and goings, and comings again of quarterback Brett Favre. Banks spoke with our AOL Fan House's David Steele by telephone shortly after Favre joined the Minnesota Vikings.

Beat Writer Handicaps NFC Contenders

Baltimore, MD (2009-09-11) Calvin Watkins is the NFL writer for AOL's Fan House. A former longtime Dallas Cowboys beat writer, Watkins continues to follow the team. Recently, he shared some of his opinions on "The Boys" and the rest of the NFC with Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun and AOL colleague David Steele.

Lions' Schwartz Hopes To Revive Perennial Loser

Baltimore, MD (2009-09-11) In January, Titans assistant coach Jim Schwartz was named head coach of the 0-16 Detroit Lions, arguably the worst team in NFL history. Baltimore Sun pro football columnist Mike Preston recently spoke by telephone with in Detroit Schwartz about restoring the roar in Motown.

Ravens GM Pleased With Team's Talent, Depth

Owings Mills, MD (2009-09-11) Baltimore Sun pro football columnist Mike Preston recently spoke with the Ravens' General Manager Ozzie Newsome, who is credited with selecting Joe Flacco and bringing the franchise a game away from a second Super Bowl.

Surprising Ravens Hope For Encore In '09

Westminster, MD (2009-09-11) Last season, the Ravens reached the NFL playoffs for only the second time in five years. But it's also 1-for-1 under head coach John Harbaugh, and they reached the AFC championship game for only the second time in franchise history. Getting back there, or farther, depends on WHO is coming back. WYPR's David Steele previews the Ravens' season.