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The latest from Kyle Goon
Kyle Goon: Zion Elee’s splashy signing raises expectations for Terps football — and Mike Locksley
St. Frances Academy star Zion Elee is the highest-ranked recruit ever to sign with the Terps football program. But embattled coach Mike Locksley is stacking up expectations with his incoming class and has to turn around his 4-8 program quickly.
Kyle Goon: Ravens GM Eric DeCosta made tough choices that helped lead to the team’s middling season
The Ravens have many more obvious roster holes than they started the season with. Reconstructing the choices the GM had to make shows how limited his options were to prevent a slide, but he still has to take some blame.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens’ offense keeps getting worse. Heads might need to roll.
This offense stinks. Isn't anyone else tired of this?
Kyle Goon: With the Bengals and Steelers ahead, the Ravens don’t look ready to conquer the AFC North
Lamar Jackson hasn't played like himself since coming back from a hamstring injury. The offensive line is struggling. Pass pressure and open-field tackling are issues for the defense. Even in a 5-0 stretch, Baltimore hasn't built confidence.
Kyle Goon: Maryland’s new AD bursts with optimism, but is he ready to tackle the hard decisions?
Since starting in July, athletic director Jim Smith has whipped up enthusiasm and filled seats for Terps sports. But building a more competitive budget will be a significantly tougher challenge.
Can Lamar Jackson return to MVP form? Our Ravens experts break down the key questions.
Here’s what Banner reporters make of the Ravens’ season as the team heads into Week 12 with a four-game winning streak.
Kyle Goon: How Baltimore native Donnell Whittenburg defied age and injury to make history — finally
While many gymnastics careers stall in the early to mid-20s, the Baltimore native achieved his first World Championships gold medal at age 31.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens’ offense can do a lot more to help Lamar Jackson be great
The offensive line play, receiver routes and play calling can be better around Lamar Jackson, who will determine how far this team goes.
Terps football coach Mike Locksley will keep his job in 2026 — and get more funding
Some speculated whether the Terps would fire their seventh-year head coach. Instead, he’s coming back and reportedly getting a boost of NIL resources.
Kyle Goon: Derrick Henry’s legend started with his high school rushing record. Now he’s cheering for someone to break it.
Derrick Henry’s high school national rushing record (12,124 yards) is an unfathomably high number. But a senior in Indiana is making a push to break it.
Kyle Goon: Navy football could have another All-American. Meet Landon Robinson, the Midshipmen’s ‘Freak.’
The senior started at the Naval Academy as a linebacker, then gained 40 pounds in one offseason but kept his speed. Now the all-conference weight room freak is gunning for the NFL.
Kyle Goon: Terps’ transition to Buzz Williams feels awkward. But change could be a good thing.
One season after the Terps recaptured the fan base’s energy with a dramatic run to the Sweet 16, a remade program doesn’t feel connected to its past. But the Buzz Williams era, though awkward in its start, has the potential to build on what came before.
Kyle Goon: How Baltimore can keep its basketball talent with an old church — and a few million dollars
The Sanctuary Collective is a nonprofit facility with the backing of Carmelo Anthony that today aims to bring high-level basketball coaching to the heart of Baltimore — and tomorrow hopes to bring a whole lot more.
Kyle Goon: If Terps want to win bigger, they must move on from Mike Locksley
We’ve seen enough from Mike Locksley to know the seventh-year Terps coach isn't taking the football program any higher. And now programs such as Indiana are jumping Maryland in the conference pecking order.
Lamar Jackson to return for Ravens against Miami
While the MVP QB returns for Baltimore, CB Jaire Alexander remains shelved.
Kyle Goon: It shouldn’t be this hard for the Ravens to shoot straight on Lamar Jackson’s health
The Ravens have a significant problem when it comes to communication with and around their franchise player.
Kyle Goon: How one phone call set up Tyler Huntley to save the Ravens
Tyler Huntley could have been remembered for a season-ending gaffe. But he’s suddenly finding a second chance with the Ravens.
Source: Thanks to government shutdown, game between No. 1 UConn and No. 20 Louisville will move from Germany to Naval Academy
CT Insider reported last week that the game was in jeopardy due to the shutdown, which dramatically reduced the operations of overseas military bases.
Kyle Goon: It’s time for the Ravens’ leaders to actually lead
There’s a gap between what the Baltimore Ravens players say and the accountability and leadership they show when it matters.
Ravens reset: Analyzing the team’s biggest holes, trade deadline plans and playoff hopes
The bye week is here in Baltimore. What a relief for the 1-5 Ravens.
