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By comparison, 2024 was a difficult season for the club as Saints struggled with a large number of injuries and rarely looked in contention to win silverware.

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All of which raises a key question for Baltimore: Is the Ravens’ season already in a tailspin or can they rally to defy the odds and claw their way back into contention?

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The extent of Israel's military withdrawal is a fourth point of contention.

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But he is in contention to be on the club’s postseason roster, likely as an option against right-handed hitters.

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Shootings by police have also been a point of contention with Southers.

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