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Kyle Goon

Kyle

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.

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Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta, right, and coach John Harbaugh take questions at the team’s predraft news conference.
Ravens reset: Trading Mark Andrews? Prioritizing an edge defender? Answering 5 big NFL draft questions.
The Ravens’ long wait for the NFL draft is finally over. What happens next?
Tai Felton caught 172 passes for 2,207 yards and 17 touchdowns in 46 games at Maryland.
Kyle Goon: Where is the love for the Terps’ Tai Felton? He shows a blind spot in the NFL draft
In one of the most scrutinized processes in sports, somehow it feels as if NFL talent evaluators are overlooking the talented Maryland player who was one of the most productive receivers in the country last year.
It’s hard to imagine subscribing to cable TV lasting much longer after MASN created a direct-to-consumer option for both of its channels.
Kyle Goon: MASN finally has a direct-to-consumer plan for Orioles fans. Thank goodness.
At long last, the Orioles and the Nationals will have a direct-to-consumer viewing option outside of cable. It's MASN’s first big step toward a brighter future and hopefully one of many.
The announcement of the new streaming package comes as the Orioles and Nationals prepare to begin a series Tuesday in Washington.
MASN to offer direct-to-consumer package starting Monday. As in right now.
The Orioles and Nationals are two of the final teams to offer a streaming option for people who do not subscribe to cable.
It's hard to picture Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, right, embracing Aaron Rodgers as his own quarterback.
Kyle Goon: Please, Steelers, sign Aaron Rodgers. The results would be hilarious.
The Steelers are so desperate for a quarterback that they might sign Rodgers. It would end in pain for the team — and hilarity for everyone else.
Charlie Morton surrendered five earned runs in five innings pitched against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.
Kyle Goon: Instead of an ace, the Orioles bought depth. That approach is hurting them.
The Orioles struck out on Corbin Burnes but, instead of grabbing up another ace, they spent their free agency on uninspiring depth pieces. The shortcomings of that strategy show up especially when Baltimore needs to rely on that depth to win.
Shyanne Sellers poses for a photo with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the 17th pick.
Maryland’s Shyanne Sellers selected 17th in WNBA draft by Golden State Valkyries
Four-year Terps standout will head to a new franchise out west, taken in the second round by the expansion team.
Malik Washington became the first freshman under Maryland coach Mike Locksley to speak with reporters. That underscores how important the QB is to the future of not just the football team but the athletic department.
Kyle Goon: The fate of Terps football — and much more — is riding on freshman Malik Washington
Few programs have as much riding on a freshman’s success as the Terps.
A detail view while two fencers practice at the Fencing Hall ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Kyle Goon: A fencer turned a personal choice into a political crusade — and endangered transgender people everywhere
Anyone can decide not to compete in a sport for any reason. But turning it into political crusade only serves to threaten already persecuted transgender people.
New Maryland men's basketball head coach Buzz Williams, center, poses for a photographers with Colleen Sorem, interim director of athletics, left, and Dr. Darryll J. Pines, University of Maryland president, right.
Kyle Goon: In Buzz Williams’ intro, the Terps tried to show a unified front. It wasn’t convincing.
A day of photo ops and smiles can't conceal some of the department's uncertainty with a new basketball coach that has a few question marks.
Buzz Williams, named new Terps coach Tuesday, has been to the Sweet 16 only once in the last decade.
Kyle Goon: Hiring Buzz Williams will help the Terps tread water. Is that really what Maryland wants?
Buzz Williams is a solid hire. And that’s what makes it so uninspiring.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cade Povich takes the mound during the team’s home opening game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.
Kyle Goon: The Orioles make the most out of scraps in home opener. That’s the formula going forward.
With singles and a cadre of relievers, the Orioles show how they can keep winning early this season without some of their biggest names available to play.
Kevin Willard coaches the Maryland Terrapins during the NCAA tournament.
Kyle Goon: Maryland’s Kevin Willard drew attention for telling the truth. But not the whole truth.
Kevin Willard said he was fighting for his program. But that was never the whole truth.
Derik Queen of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates with teammates after making a shot to defeat the Colorado State Rams.
Kyle Goon: ‘I’m from Baltimore’ might be the only lasting legacy of the Terps’ season. That’s good enough.
This magical season might not give Maryland much to build on, but it will have lasting impact.
Julian Reese, left, and DeShawn Harris-Smith celebrate during Maryland’s opening-round win over Grand Canyon in the NCAA tournament.
Kyle Goon: Julian Reese is getting his moment in the spotlight. His mom has been waiting for it.
Julian Reese's mom, Angel, once thought he should leave Maryland. But the senior's success with the Terps has alleviated her concerns and given her a chance to celebrate her more reserved child.
Baltimore’s Derik Queen entered Maryland basketball lore on this drive to the basket against Colorado State.
Kyle Goon: Derik Queen vaults into Terps history with iconic buzzer-beater
Queen plays with a carefree style that made him the perfect candidate to take the final shot of a big game. Now he'll be remembered forever in Terps history.
Baltimore’s Derik Queen has delivered on the promise he brought to Maryland as a five-star recruit.
Inside Maryland’s recruitment of Derik Queen — and what it means for the Terps’ future strategy
The Terps got Queen a key to the city of Baltimore and a dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, but relationships were the key to keeping the five-star recruit in his home state.
Maryland athletic director Damon Evans arrives at a news conference in December 2018.
Maryland athletic director Damon Evans departs for SMU
The move comes one day after men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard said Evans was probably leaving.
Julian Reese had 18 points and nine rebounds as Maryland advanced to the second round in the West Region.
Kyle Goon: Amid off-court drama, the Terps show it’s dangerous to doubt them
Maryland beats Grand Canyon by the largest margin of victory in the program’s NCAA tournament history.
Shyanne Sellers is the only Maryland player ever with at least 1,500 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists in her career.
Expect big things from Shyanne Sellers’ final dance with the Terps
Shyanne Sellers’ fearlessness has helped define her basketball career. With a final weekend at Xfinity Center with the Terps, those close to her think she'll make a memorable bow.
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