OWINGS MILLS, Md. Stitched Blackhawks Jerseys . - During a season filled with suspensions, injuries and painful defeats, the Baltimore Ravens have calmly worked their way into the middle of the AFC playoff picture.The suspension and subsequent release of running back Ray Rice in September was merely the first of many distractions the Ravens (8-5) endured to get where they are now: a half-game behind AFC North leader Cincinnati and in strong contention for a wild-card berth.You could ask for more, but boy, its a great accomplishment to be in that position right now, coach John Harbaugh said Monday.Coming off a deflating 34-33 home loss to San Diego, Baltimore rallied from an early 10-point deficit to beat Miami 28-13 on Sunday. That was the first of four games the Ravens will play without defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, who was suspended on Thursday for using the amphetamine Adderall.Baltimores depleted secondary took another severe hit in Miami when cornerback Danny Gorrer endured a season-ending knee injury. Gorrer was signed in November to fill a secondary that was already feeling the loss of Jimmy Smith (foot), Aaron Ross (heel) and Asa Jackson (toe).The list of players who have sustained season-ending injuries includes starting tight end Dennis Pitta, Smith, Ross, defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore and even long snapper Morgan Cox. In addition, left tackle Eugene Monroe, defensive end Chris Canty and cornerback Lardarius Webb each have missed significant time with injuries.It was more of the same Sunday, when wide receiver Torrey Smith was essentially useless because of a knee injury, Gorrer went down and cornerback Anthony Levine left with a concussion.Little-used Kamar Aiken stepped in for Smith and had a career-high six catches for 65 yards and a touchdown.We have a brotherhood among receivers, Aiken said. If we have one of our guys not going or not feeling too well, were going to pick up the slack and were not going to skip a beat.The Ravens have also displayed the ability to bounce back from defeat. After losing twice to the Bengals and suffering a 43-23 embarrassment in Pittsburgh, its a wonder the Ravens arent already building for 2015.Weve got a resilient bunch, Harbaugh said. Theyre mentally tough, they dont get caught up in the noise, they dont get easily distracted. We say turn neither to the left or the right, eyes straight ahead.Harbaugh said its veterans such as Joe Flacco, Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil that keep the team on the right course.Weve got some young guys that are headed in the right direction because of the mature guys around them that are leading and showing them the way, the coach said.Harbaugh knew what kind of team he had on Sept. 11, when the Ravens beat Pittsburgh at home just two days after a video surfaced showing Rice punching his then-fiance in an elevator. The media swarmed the team facility — asking more questions about Rice than the Steelers — yet Baltimore deftly rebounded from a season-opening loss to Cincinnati.Coming up strong in Miami after blowing a 10-point lead against the Chargers was equally important.It just took a lot out of us, receiver Steve Smith said of the San Diego loss. But you cant sit there and throw a party if you won, and you cant throw a pity party if you lose. You just got to get back on the horse and just hold on.The ride in the regular season will last three more weeks, beginning at home Sunday against Jacksonville (2-11). The Ravens will reach the post-season if they win out, no small feat given what theyve gone through thus far.We could sit here and say we wish wed be another game or two better, and we could say were happy were not a game or two worse, Harbaugh said. Were pleased with the fact that were in the hunt and control our own destiny. Its just our job to make the most of it.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL Chicago Blackhawks Shirts . The 7-foot-1 Hawes, who is in the final year of his contract, is averaging 13 points and 8.5 rebounds, both career highs, and shoots 40 per cent from 3-point range. The 25-year-old Hawes is in his seventh NBA season. Fake Blackhawks Jerseys . The Raptors have been outscored 88-66 in the opening quarter over a three-game span to begin the month of February. 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He most recently played for AC Milan, terminating that contract last week. His deal with Orlando City is for three-and-a-half years. "This is not about the money," said Kaka, the world player of the year in 2007. "I know you know my resume. I can play anywhere else if money were the top question. This is a life opportunity, for myself, for my family. Players from now on will be looking for soccer opportunity in the United States." Over 200 fans greeted Kaka Monday night at Orlando International Airport. He was expected to join a watch party of the United States-Belgium World Cup match Tuesday afternoon. Some City streetlightss had a ". Chicago Blackhawks Store. omingsoon" hashtag with Kafkas silhouette outside the downtown club where the press conference was held Kaka was expected to join a watch party of the United States-Belgium World Cup match Tuesday afternoon. The signing was the culmination of two years of "flirting" between da Silva and Kaka ("I love Flavio, but Im married and so is he," Kaka joked) after the World Cup champion MVP served as a spokesman for one of da Silvas companies. Even after da Silva sold the company, his pursuit continued as Kaka entertained some MLS offers, most notably from New York. Both Kakas appreciation of the Orlando market as well as Brazil delivering the highest number of international visitors to the destination, influenced his decision to become the face of Orlandos startup efforts as the MLS 21st franchise. The team has won two USL Pro regular season titles and two post season championships. Orlando City co-owner Phil Rawlins said that signing Kaka was one of the franchises primary goals. "Not only did we sign a Brazilian superstar, we signed a world superstar," Rawlins said. "Kaka is not here to retire, hes here to win. Weve put the MLS on notice." 16:38ET 01-07-14 ' ' '