Josh Tolentino

Josh Tolentino is a sports columnist for The Baltimore Sun. Josh covered the Philadelphia Eagles for The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Dallas Cowboys for Advance Local. He previously covered the NFL and MLB for The Athletic, and also worked at The Kansas City Star and Chicago Sun-Times.

Michael Phelps, a 23-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer, visits the Ravens’ practice. Phelps spoke to the team and later gave swimming lessons. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Michael Phelps shares his Olympic mindset — and swim lessons — with Baltimore Ravens

August 13, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

For a Ravens team chasing championship dreams, Michael Phelps’ visit was more than a celebrity cameo.

Kaneland sophomore quarterback Joe Smith releases a pass during Friday's game against Yorkville.

No ordinary Joe: Smith leads Kaneland to win in debut as varsity quarterback

June 2, 2018 at 10:25 a.m.

With starter Jack Douglas sidelined due to a concussion, Kaneland coach Pat Ryan didn't know which quarterback he would lean on for Friday night's game against Yorkville. But after Joe...

Marmion's Zach Urwiler celebrates his first touchdown of the game Friday with teammates Jacob Molenhouse and Marshall Foerner in the end zone.

Brandon McPherson produces 4 TDs as Marmion rolls past St. Francis

June 2, 2018 at 1:20 p.m.

Senior quarterback Brandon McPherson noticed some daylight Friday night, and that was a good thing for Marmion. The Cadets handled host St. Francis 42-14 in the Catholic League Green opener...

Drake Davis throws 5 TD passes as Naperville North scores 50 points again

June 2, 2018 at 4:27 p.m.

Naperville North coach Sean Drendel wasn't keeping count of senior quarterback Drake Davis' touchdown total Friday night. He just knew Davis had a lot — six to be exact, five...

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