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Ravens and Bears show off D, Baltimore wins 17-16

By BARRY WILNER Each of the seven induct-
AP Pro Football Writer ees to the hall who were
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The on hand — Terrell Owens is
goals were to let the back- a well-publicized no-show
ups play and learn, and to — received a rousing ova-
be inspired. tion when they were intro-
Missions accomplished. duced before the game.
The Ravens and Bears hon- Lewis replicated his pat-
ored their great lineback- ented warmup dance for a
ers Ray Lewis and Brian Ur- few seconds, and Urlacher
lacher with some defense slapped hand with every
to make them proud in Bears player lined up on
the Hall of Fame game the 45-yard line.
that opened the NFL's pre- "Ray was on the field get-
season Thursday night. Bal- ting all fired up, doing his
timore held on 17-16. thing," Harbaugh said.
"Ray is the greatest line- "With both teams at the 45,
backer of our time," said I thought that was awe-
2016 Heisman Trophy win- some, and then to see Ray
ner Lamar Jackson, who come out, that was spec-
quarterbacked the second tacular." Urlacher gave a
half for the Ravens. "That pregame pep talk to the
was a big thrill and exciting Bears in the locker room.
stuff." "It's so funny to see," vet-
Oh, there was a little spark Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kamalei Correa (51) runs after an interception against the Chicago eran defensive lineman
of offense, some provided Bears during the first half at the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game Thursday, Aug. 2, Akiem Hicks said. "Growing
by Baltimore's first-round 2018, in Canton, Ohio. up, you've watched these
draft pick. Jackson's 7-yard Associated Press guys, and you're one of
touchdown pass to fellow the guys now who people
first-rounder Hayden Hurst tipped interceptions on the Baltimore tied it, sparked protection for the quarter- come up and ask for pic-
came after the Ravens' de- first two possessions of the by two big gainers by un- backs, and misthrows by tures and autographs. Then
fense recovered a fumble. preseason. drafted rookie running those QBs. you see Urlacher come
Chicago put together its Chicago moved swiftly back Gus Edwards. Griffin But something Lewis and into the locker room and
best drive in the final min- downfield only to have found Maxx Williams for a Urlacher would approve, you get to see all these NFL
utes and journeyman Tyler Chase Daniel's pass to Josh 4-yard score. the defenses hit hard and football players turn into
Bray connected with Tan- Bellamy deflected to safety "It felt great," Griffin said. "I tackled well. kids ...
ner Gentry for a 10-yard Chuck Clark at the Balti- can't tell you how grate- NEW COACH, OFFENSE "It's a phenomenal feeling."
score to cap a 92-yard more 6. He returned it 15 ful I am to play the game Nagy, of late the offensive Also walking along mid-
march. But the 2-point yards, then the Ravens rep- again." coordinator in Kansas City, field between the lines of
conversion pass fell incom- licated the turnover. Then Lewis' old unit gave made his head coaching Ravens and Bears were
plete. Robert Griffin III, attempting him a thrill. On the next play debut with the Bears. He Randy Moss, Brian Dawkins,
Otherwise, D was the let- a comeback after sitting from scrimmage, lineback- has said his new offense is Jerry Kramer, Robert Brazile
ter of the day: there were out 2017, had his pinpoint er Kamalei Correa sped in the early steps of devel- and Bobby Beathard.
six turnovers in all, and 12 throw go off the hands of 19 yards with an intercep- opment, and it looked that Owens did make it onto the
sacks, eight by the Bears. receiver Breshad Perriman, tion to the Chicago 9. But way all night. cover of the Hall of Fame
"To represent Ray in this then off rookie cornerback Urlacher's former defense Of course, with backups enshrinement magazine,
game to our guys meant Michael Joseph. DeAndre made him smile, sacking playing it's nearly impos- however.
even more," Ravens coach Houston-Carson dived to Griffin on third down to sible to gauge progress. But At halftime, Hall of Famers
John Harbaugh said. make the pick at the Ra- hold Baltimore to a 31-yard he was optimistic. Ozzie Newsome, the gener-
"It was a special moment vens 34. field goal by Kaare Vedvik. "The arrow is pointing up for al manager of the Ravens,
for our organization," not- The Bears soon convert- Generally, it was a slop- us," he said. "We definitely and Dan Fouts received
ed new Bears coach Matt ed when Michael Burton py affair among back- took steps in the right direc- their "Rings of Excellence"
Nagy. caught a 4-yard scoring ups marred by a slew of tion." from David Baker, the hall's
The teams exchanged pass from Daniel. dropped passes, poor INTROS president.q

U.S. defeats Brazil 4-1 to clinch Tournament of Nations title

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Julie The Matildas edged Japan losing 1-0 to Australia in the ing to bring it. There's a lot hope to defend their title
Ertz, Tobin Heath and Alex 2-0 earlier in the day at Toy- Tournament of Nations last of things that we can learn next summer at the World
Morgan scored second- ota Park, putting pressure year. as well," Ertz said. "This tour- Cup in France.
half goals and the United on the Americans to beat There was concern in the nament was huge for use in Brazil, ranked No. 7 in the
States took control to beat Brazil by two goals to finish final moments when Mor- terms of progress, obviously world and led by five-time
Brazil 4-1 on Thursday night atop the table. gan was stretched off with with qualifying coming up. FIFA World Player of the
for the Tournament of Na- Morgan helped secure an apparent injury, but she We're got to tweak a few Year Marta, has already
tions title. the title with her 90th inter- was on her feet for the tro- things but I'm just so proud qualified for France.
Heath's curling goal in the national goal in the 77th phy ceremony following of this team and how hard The Brazilians struck first with
62nd minute put the United minute and the Americans the game. Morgan had we work for each other." an own goal that hit Tierna
States up 3-1 and gave the extended their undefeat- four goals in the tourna- The United States, ranked Davidson in the 16th min-
team the margin it needed ed streak to 19 matches. ment. No. 1 in the world, is gearing ute. But Lavelle tied it with
to edge defending tourna- The United States has not "Brazil's so technical, so we up for World Cup qualifying her third international goal
ment champion Australia. dropped a match since knew that they were go- in October. The Americans in the 33rd minute.q