Baltimore is a city located in the state of Maryland, United States. In terms of sports, Baltimore is known for its NFL team, the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens are a professional football team that competes in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. They were established as an expansion team in 1996 after the original Baltimore Colts relocated to Indianapolis in 1984. The Ravens have since become a prominent team in the NFL, known for their strong defense and competitive play, and have won multiple division titles and Super Bowl championships.