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OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Mike Wallace was recalling the damage he inflicted on the Ravens as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers when Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs walked within earshot.They kept me out of the end zone pretty good, Wallace said. But they couldnt stop me from getting a lot of yards.Whoa! Whoa! Suggs shouted, lurching toward the veteran wide receiver.I didnt know you were there, Sizz, Wallace said with a laugh. Were on the same side now. Were wearing the purple, baby. Ravens!Wallace played in eight games against Baltimore for Pittsburgh from 2009-2012, making 31 catches for 426 yards and a touchdown. More than a few of those receptions came in the vicinity of Suggs, whos been part of this rivalry since 2003.Come Sunday, Wallace will see things from the Baltimore point of view for the first time.Its almost as if one of the Hatfield clan left to join the McCoys.Being on this side is little weird, but its fun, Wallace said. You want to be a part of it no matter what side youre on.Longtime rivals in the AFC North, Pittsburgh (4-3) and Baltimore (3-4) have long been among the top teams in the NFL. Although both teams are struggling this season -- the Steelers have lost two in a row and the Ravens have dropped four straight -- first place in the division is on the line Sunday.Just as important, the winner will hold bragging rights until the rematch on Christmas Day.No matter if youre wearing purple or black and gold, emotion for Steelers-Ravens always runs high.Youre going to respect each other because its two great organizations, two great football teams going up against each other, Wallace said. Its a battle for the division. Its going to bring a lot of hate. Respect, but a lot of hate. No love.After spending his first four NFL seasons with Pittsburgh, Wallace played with Miami in 2013-14 before scoring just two touchdowns for Minnesota last year. Eager to revive a career on the downswing, he signed with the Ravens as a free agent in March.The 30-year-old has been a huge asset. Wallace ranks second on the team with 35 catches and leads Baltimore with 490 yards receiving and three TD receptions.Mikes playing really well, coach John Harbaugh said. Great attitude and work ethic.Wallace scored 32 touchdowns over four exceptional seasons with the Steelers, and Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin is happy to see him maintain a high level of play.Hes still running by folks and ringing up the scoreboard. Weve got a great deal of respect for what hes capable of, Tomlin said. But more important than that, were proud of his success and what hes been able to do in his career. We take a great deal of pride that it started here for him.Even though hes now a Raven, Wallace just cant bring himself to despise the Steelers.I dont know if I could ever hate them because of all the stuff Ive been through in that organization, Wallace said. But Im definitely on this side to win. When we line up Sunday, none of those guys are going to be my friend.Suggs, meanwhile, intends to play despite tearing his left biceps on Oct. 16. He also expects to chasing Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who is day-to-day after undergoing knee surgery just over two weeks ago.Do not fall for that, Suggs said. I am telling my boys that No. 7 is playing.Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (foot) and guard Marshal Yanda (shoulder) practiced Wednesday and expect to play Sunday. The status of wide receiver Steve Smith (ankle) remains uncertain.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Heinie Manush Jersey . John Tavares, Thomas Vanek and Kyle Okposo were also being counted on to slow down sizzling Rangers forward Rick Nash. That plan didnt go so well early. George Mullin Jersey . 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HARVEY, La. -- The Latest on the fatal shooting of ex-NFL player Joe McKnight, who was killed during a road rage dispute (all times local):10:50 a.m.A sheriff in Louisiana is defending the investigation of a man who fatally shot ex-NFL player Joe McKnight during a road rage dispute.Authorities say the shooter, Ronald Gasser, was taken into custody, questioned and released after the killing last Thursday. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand drew heated criticism for allowing Gassers release.On Tuesday, a day after Gasser was arrested and charged with manslaughter, the sheriff said Gasser had been released for strategic investigative reasons and because authorities needed to talk to witnesses.The sheriff angrily said his department had been unfairly criticized, and he said the tone of some of the comments were outrageous. He read some oof the criticisms aloud and slammed on the podium a couple of times, showing his frustration with some demands of immediate justice.dddddddddddd---8:40 a.m.The man who fatally shot ex-NFL player Joe McKnight has been arrested and jailed on a charge of manslaughter.Jail records show 54-year-old Ronald Gasser was arrested late Monday.Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand has called a news conference for 10 a.m. Tuesday to discuss the case.Gasser was released last week without charges pending further investigation of McKnights death.Normand said Thursdays shooting was the result of an apparent road rage incident.When deputies arrived, the sheriff said Gasser handed them his gun and confessed to killing McKnight. ' ' '