Ravens Rise, Preakness in Doubt | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

The Baltimore Ravens are firing on all cylinders heading into 2026 with new coach Jesse Minter and the electrifying slogan “No Purple Doubt”—a hip-hop homage to Jay-Z’s debut album that ties the team’s legacy to cultural history. With predictions of 12-13 wins and a shot at the AFC North crown, they’re poised for contention—if health holds. Meanwhile, horse racing in Maryland is in upheaval: a new championship series is being planned without the Preakness Stakes, even as the state just paid $85 million (plus governor’s match) to keep the race’s rights local. Without integration, the historic…