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Kyle Goon

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Kyle Goon joined the staff of The Baltimore Banner in April 2023 as a sports columnist. He previously covered the Los Angeles Lakers for the Orange County Register, including a three-month stint in the NBA bubble for the team’s 2020 NBA championship. He started his career at The Salt Lake Tribune, where he covered high school sports, Utah State University, University of Utah and the Utah Jazz. Kyle grew up in Ellicott City and is a Mt. Hebron High and University of Maryland grad.

Latest content by Kyle Goon

Pete Medhurst, the "Voice of Navy Athletics," began working at the service academy in 1997.
Kyle Goon: With a boundless love of sports, Pete Medhurst was much more than the ‘Voice of Navy’
The 55-year-old died this week of cancer, leaving behind a sprawling legacy characterized by an encyclopedic knowledge of sports, a knack for taking on any odd job and respect and enthusiasm for whoever competed between the lines.
Bills fans cheer after Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) missed the two-point conversion attempt in the 4th quarter. The Buffalo Bills defeated the Ravens 27 - 25  in the AFC divisional round at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday January 19, 2025.
Kyle Goon: After his tough playoff moment, Mark Andrews should have opened up
The star tight end is one of the Ravens’ most competitive players. But he only hurt himself by not discussing his mistakes.
Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (43) punches the ball from Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) causing a fumble in the 4th quarter. The Baltimore Ravens lost to the Buffalo Bills 27 - 25  in the AFC divisional round at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday January 19, 2025.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens are their own worst enemy in another playoff loss
The Ravens can't stop hurting themselves in the postseason. It's beginning to feel like an inescapable fate.
Several dozen members of the Baltimore Bills Backers pose outside of Fells Point bar The Admiral's Cup wearing Buffalo Bills jerseys and gear and carrying Bills flags and signs. The fan group started watching games on the upper levels of the bar and has flourished in recent years with the franchise's success.
Kyle Goon: Ignore the internet sniping. Bills and Ravens fans have a lot in common.
Online MVP talk between Ravens and Bills fans feels fraught. But a Baltimore-based crew of Bills backers flourishing in the city proves the fan bases can coexist.
Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis (31) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers safety Mike Logan in the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, in Baltimore.
Former Ravens Ed Reed, Jamal Lewis team up again — this time as high school football dads
Reed, the Hall of Fame safety, has been named the offensive coordinator at Chamblee High School in Georgia.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry outruns the Steelers to score a touchdown in the third quarter of Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on January 11, 2025.
Derrick Henry gets a new nickname, Roger Rosengarten gets a new jersey and more from the Ravens’ locker room
“I don’t want to be called anything else but McQueen. So don’t call me Derrick; just call me McQueen,” Henry said Thursday.
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti won’t find a better head coach than John Harbaugh, columnist Kyle Goon writes.
Kyle Goon: John Harbaugh has already done enough. The Ravens should give him an extension.
Though the Ravens have their sights set on a Super Bowl, it’s clear that their long-tenured coach has done enough to earn job security through the Lamar Jackson era.
Derrick Henry ran away from the Bills earlier this year, but much has changed.
Ravens reset: Breaking down Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen, key matchups and more
Who needs a win more: Buffalo’s Josh Allen or Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson?
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) embraces Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) after defeating them 28-14 in the AFC wild card playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Kyle Goon: Lamar Jackson showed his growth in a Ravens playoff win. His critics need to evolve, too.
Jackson has never been better, more complete and less mistake-prone in the playoffs than in a 28-14 win over the Steelers on Saturday. At 28, he's maturing, even if his critics stick to the same tired arguments.
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been more reliable late in the season after a spate of misses.
Who are the Ravens’ weakest links? 3 players under pressure, and why they could deliver in the playoffs.
Brandon Stephens, Daniel Faalele and Justin Tucker are among the Ravens with something to prove this postseason. But, in the 4-0 stretch leading into the wild-card matchup with the Steelers, all three have shown signs they can be counted on Saturday night.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) hugs running back Derrick Henry (22) after he rushed for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns.
Ravens reset: Analyzing playoff paths, postseason pressure and the X-factor that changes everything
Where do the Ravens stand ahead of their playoff game vs. Pittsburgh? How about their AFC playoff picture? Let’s break it down.
Mike Elias’ moves might have been “astute” or “shrewd,” but they haven’t energized the fan base and seem unlikely to elevate the team.
Kyle Goon: What are the Orioles trying to win? It doesn’t seem like a World Series
The Orioles look worse off than when they started the offseason. Why won’t Mike Elias and the front office go big?
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) signs autographs for fans after they won the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens savored their AFC North title, but they know the real fight starts now
At last, the real season can begin.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) and quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) laugh during an interview together after beating the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium.
Kyle Goon: The 2024 Baltimore sports moments and athletes we’ll remember. And a few we’ll want to forget.
From Derrick Henry's stiff arms to Albert Suarez's incredible comeback story to David Rubenstein's big entrance, here's what we'll remember about Baltimore sports in 2024.
Josh Allen is having his best year. So is Lamar Jackson — meaning he’s the MVP again, columnist Kyle Goon writes.
Kyle Goon: Destroying the 3 dumbest arguments against Lamar Jackson’s MVP case
Josh Allen? Nah.

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