Kyle Goon
@kylegoon.bsky.social
Sports columnist at The Baltimore Banner. Covering the Ravens, the Orioles and sports in Maryland.
New Terps AD Jim Smith has brought an energetic streak and ambition to College Park. We sat down to talk about his vision, which is all about saying “yes” and making the unlikely happen.
But what we really need to see is how he handles the hard choices: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
But what we really need to see is how he handles the hard choices: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
November 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
New Terps AD Jim Smith has brought an energetic streak and ambition to College Park. We sat down to talk about his vision, which is all about saying “yes” and making the unlikely happen.
But what we really need to see is how he handles the hard choices: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
But what we really need to see is how he handles the hard choices: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
Will Lamar Jackson reach MVP form again? Is the restructured Ravens defense actually good? Who has stepped up and who has stepped back?
A Ravens midseason roundtable from me, Jonas, Giana and Paul on the most pressing questions: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
A Ravens midseason roundtable from me, Jonas, Giana and Paul on the most pressing questions: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Will Lamar Jackson reach MVP form again? Is the restructured Ravens defense actually good? Who has stepped up and who has stepped back?
A Ravens midseason roundtable from me, Jonas, Giana and Paul on the most pressing questions: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
A Ravens midseason roundtable from me, Jonas, Giana and Paul on the most pressing questions: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
John Harbaugh said that some vets who are a little dinged up got the day off, but you obviously have to keep an eye on Lamar Jackson's (now) ankle going forward. Roquan Smith missed time before with a hamstring injury, and Kyle Hamilton (shoulder/groin) makes this whole defense go around.
November 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
John Harbaugh said that some vets who are a little dinged up got the day off, but you obviously have to keep an eye on Lamar Jackson's (now) ankle going forward. Roquan Smith missed time before with a hamstring injury, and Kyle Hamilton (shoulder/groin) makes this whole defense go around.
RE: Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza
November 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
RE: Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza
“Guys in our 30s, we’re not dead. We can still do stuff — everything just hurts a little more.”
Donnell Whittenburg, through years of persistence, had a gold medal breakthrough when most gymnastics careers are over.
Hope for 30-somethings everywhere: www.thebanner.com/sports/gymna...
Donnell Whittenburg, through years of persistence, had a gold medal breakthrough when most gymnastics careers are over.
Hope for 30-somethings everywhere: www.thebanner.com/sports/gymna...
November 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“Guys in our 30s, we’re not dead. We can still do stuff — everything just hurts a little more.”
Donnell Whittenburg, through years of persistence, had a gold medal breakthrough when most gymnastics careers are over.
Hope for 30-somethings everywhere: www.thebanner.com/sports/gymna...
Donnell Whittenburg, through years of persistence, had a gold medal breakthrough when most gymnastics careers are over.
Hope for 30-somethings everywhere: www.thebanner.com/sports/gymna...
Congrats to the Ravens on scraping out a win in Cleveland. But they aren’t getting far if Lamar Jackson can’t be his best. And the Ravens aren’t helping him be his best right now.
Here’s what Baltimore can do around Lamar to help him — and themselves: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
Here’s what Baltimore can do around Lamar to help him — and themselves: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
November 17, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Congrats to the Ravens on scraping out a win in Cleveland. But they aren’t getting far if Lamar Jackson can’t be his best. And the Ravens aren’t helping him be his best right now.
Here’s what Baltimore can do around Lamar to help him — and themselves: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
Here’s what Baltimore can do around Lamar to help him — and themselves: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
The day after the 6th straight loss for Terps football, Maryland AD Jim Smith tamps down speculation on coach Mike Locksley announcing he'll return for 2026 ... with more financial backing than before: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The day after the 6th straight loss for Terps football, Maryland AD Jim Smith tamps down speculation on coach Mike Locksley announcing he'll return for 2026 ... with more financial backing than before: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
Happy Veterans Day. Both my grandfathers served in the US military, but I’m especially thinking of my grandfather who immigrated at 14 with $5 in his pocket and only able to speak Chinese. He served in the Army in World War II. Immigrants have done so much for this country.
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Happy Veterans Day. Both my grandfathers served in the US military, but I’m especially thinking of my grandfather who immigrated at 14 with $5 in his pocket and only able to speak Chinese. He served in the Army in World War II. Immigrants have done so much for this country.
what an incredible graphic by FOX here
November 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
what an incredible graphic by FOX here
“I thought that record might stand for 100 years.”
Derrick Henry’s legend began at Yulee High, where he steamrolled his way to 12,124 yards. As he closes in on the number in his NFL career, another small town kid is chasing his national record — with his blessing: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
Derrick Henry’s legend began at Yulee High, where he steamrolled his way to 12,124 yards. As he closes in on the number in his NFL career, another small town kid is chasing his national record — with his blessing: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
November 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
“I thought that record might stand for 100 years.”
Derrick Henry’s legend began at Yulee High, where he steamrolled his way to 12,124 yards. As he closes in on the number in his NFL career, another small town kid is chasing his national record — with his blessing: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
Derrick Henry’s legend began at Yulee High, where he steamrolled his way to 12,124 yards. As he closes in on the number in his NFL career, another small town kid is chasing his national record — with his blessing: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
You might not know Navy’s Landon Robinson yet. Some numbers speak for him:
- 665 lb squat 🏋️♂️
- 465 lb bench 💪
- 20 mph speed 🏃♂️
- PFF’s No. 8 graded interior defender in CFB 🏈
Against Notre Dame this Saturday, keep an eye out for the Midshipmen’s resident “freak”: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
- 665 lb squat 🏋️♂️
- 465 lb bench 💪
- 20 mph speed 🏃♂️
- PFF’s No. 8 graded interior defender in CFB 🏈
Against Notre Dame this Saturday, keep an eye out for the Midshipmen’s resident “freak”: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
November 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
You might not know Navy’s Landon Robinson yet. Some numbers speak for him:
- 665 lb squat 🏋️♂️
- 465 lb bench 💪
- 20 mph speed 🏃♂️
- PFF’s No. 8 graded interior defender in CFB 🏈
Against Notre Dame this Saturday, keep an eye out for the Midshipmen’s resident “freak”: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
- 665 lb squat 🏋️♂️
- 465 lb bench 💪
- 20 mph speed 🏃♂️
- PFF’s No. 8 graded interior defender in CFB 🏈
Against Notre Dame this Saturday, keep an eye out for the Midshipmen’s resident “freak”: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
We’ve got Azzi Fudd, Kelis Fisher, Geno Auriemma and the No. 1 UConn Huskies taking on Louisville here in Annapolis tonight on ESPN at 5:30.
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
We’ve got Azzi Fudd, Kelis Fisher, Geno Auriemma and the No. 1 UConn Huskies taking on Louisville here in Annapolis tonight on ESPN at 5:30.
Lukas Sotell was the one Terp who stayed behind from last year’s Sweet 16 run. And yet: “At first it was super weird — I felt like I was at another school.”
Under new coach Buzz Williams, Maryland basketball is going to feel *weird* for a while: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
Under new coach Buzz Williams, Maryland basketball is going to feel *weird* for a while: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Lukas Sotell was the one Terp who stayed behind from last year’s Sweet 16 run. And yet: “At first it was super weird — I felt like I was at another school.”
Under new coach Buzz Williams, Maryland basketball is going to feel *weird* for a while: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
Under new coach Buzz Williams, Maryland basketball is going to feel *weird* for a while: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
Right before tipoff, the PA shouted, “GET READY FOR A NEW ERA OF MARYLAND BASKETBALL!”
Not exactly a packed house at CFG for the new era, but taking in the start of Terps men’s hoops season under new coach Buzz Williams.
Not exactly a packed house at CFG for the new era, but taking in the start of Terps men’s hoops season under new coach Buzz Williams.
November 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Right before tipoff, the PA shouted, “GET READY FOR A NEW ERA OF MARYLAND BASKETBALL!”
Not exactly a packed house at CFG for the new era, but taking in the start of Terps men’s hoops season under new coach Buzz Williams.
Not exactly a packed house at CFG for the new era, but taking in the start of Terps men’s hoops season under new coach Buzz Williams.
“I’ve seen more money invested in identifying the next one good high school player than it would cost to fix this building, which is going to produce a bunch of them.”
How an old church and a few million dollars might actually keep Baltimore hoopers at home: www.thebanner.com/sports/baske...
How an old church and a few million dollars might actually keep Baltimore hoopers at home: www.thebanner.com/sports/baske...
November 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“I’ve seen more money invested in identifying the next one good high school player than it would cost to fix this building, which is going to produce a bunch of them.”
How an old church and a few million dollars might actually keep Baltimore hoopers at home: www.thebanner.com/sports/baske...
How an old church and a few million dollars might actually keep Baltimore hoopers at home: www.thebanner.com/sports/baske...
Yesterday’s 55-10 home drubbing to No. 2 Indiana was a reminder that the Terps football program has been leapfrogged in the Big Ten pecking order.
It’s OK for this team to aim higher and want more. But it’s not going to happen under Mike Locksley: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
It’s OK for this team to aim higher and want more. But it’s not going to happen under Mike Locksley: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
November 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Yesterday’s 55-10 home drubbing to No. 2 Indiana was a reminder that the Terps football program has been leapfrogged in the Big Ten pecking order.
It’s OK for this team to aim higher and want more. But it’s not going to happen under Mike Locksley: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
It’s OK for this team to aim higher and want more. But it’s not going to happen under Mike Locksley: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
we need to stop associating these with “crime,” which is has nothing to do with — more accurately would read “Trump’s dictatorship push”
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
we need to stop associating these with “crime,” which is has nothing to do with — more accurately would read “Trump’s dictatorship push”
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Why is it so hard for the Ravens to give the right expectations on Lamar Jackson’s health?
What they’ve said about a possible fine-incurring practice participation report doesn’t add up, but more importantly, it hints at an organization disconnect with the star QB: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
What they’ve said about a possible fine-incurring practice participation report doesn’t add up, but more importantly, it hints at an organization disconnect with the star QB: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
October 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Why is it so hard for the Ravens to give the right expectations on Lamar Jackson’s health?
What they’ve said about a possible fine-incurring practice participation report doesn’t add up, but more importantly, it hints at an organization disconnect with the star QB: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
What they’ve said about a possible fine-incurring practice participation report doesn’t add up, but more importantly, it hints at an organization disconnect with the star QB: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
The Ravens needed Tyler Huntley. Tyler Huntley needed the Ravens.
For a while, it seemed that neither party wanted to acknowledge how much that was true. But when Huntley and John Harbaugh talked this summer via phone, it sowed the seeds for a happy reunion: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
For a while, it seemed that neither party wanted to acknowledge how much that was true. But when Huntley and John Harbaugh talked this summer via phone, it sowed the seeds for a happy reunion: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
October 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The Ravens needed Tyler Huntley. Tyler Huntley needed the Ravens.
For a while, it seemed that neither party wanted to acknowledge how much that was true. But when Huntley and John Harbaugh talked this summer via phone, it sowed the seeds for a happy reunion: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
For a while, it seemed that neither party wanted to acknowledge how much that was true. But when Huntley and John Harbaugh talked this summer via phone, it sowed the seeds for a happy reunion: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
just another night in the hellhole
October 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
just another night in the hellhole
From @giana-jade.bsky.social — since an explosive season opener, the Ravens’ offense has slid further into a rut. Injuries aside, sources in and around the locker room say Todd Monken’s play calling and straying from plans is a source of frustration for his players:
www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
October 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
From @giana-jade.bsky.social — since an explosive season opener, the Ravens’ offense has slid further into a rut. Injuries aside, sources in and around the locker room say Todd Monken’s play calling and straying from plans is a source of frustration for his players:
www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
NEW: UConn and Louisville women's hoops were supposed to open their seasons at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. But thanks to the government shutdown, the defending national champions open their season in ... Annapolis
On the Naval Academy's surprise big game: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
On the Naval Academy's surprise big game: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
October 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
NEW: UConn and Louisville women's hoops were supposed to open their seasons at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. But thanks to the government shutdown, the defending national champions open their season in ... Annapolis
On the Naval Academy's surprise big game: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
On the Naval Academy's surprise big game: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
On the squishy nature of the leadership emanating from some of the Ravens’ most important players, and why this week against the Bears is a critical test of what their words are worth: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
October 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On the squishy nature of the leadership emanating from some of the Ravens’ most important players, and why this week against the Bears is a critical test of what their words are worth: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
Marlon Humphrey in Week 2: “Right now, our maturity level, sadly, when we get in those situations, it’s just not enough.”
Humphrey on Monday: “I don’t know which one of you just put that out there, but that was not my quote.”
The Ravens need more leadership than this. 👇
Humphrey on Monday: “I don’t know which one of you just put that out there, but that was not my quote.”
The Ravens need more leadership than this. 👇
October 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Marlon Humphrey in Week 2: “Right now, our maturity level, sadly, when we get in those situations, it’s just not enough.”
Humphrey on Monday: “I don’t know which one of you just put that out there, but that was not my quote.”
The Ravens need more leadership than this. 👇
Humphrey on Monday: “I don’t know which one of you just put that out there, but that was not my quote.”
The Ravens need more leadership than this. 👇