The latest from Kyle Goon
Kyle Goon: These racist attacks against Angel Reese have got to stop, by Robert Griffin III
Who better to litigate an ugly feud between two WNBA fan bases than me, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III? Like and subscribe if you agree.
Kyle Goon: The Orioles’ 2025 season is as good as done. It’s time to let go.
Don't overthink it. The 2025 Orioles season is cooked. It might feel bad to let go, but 2026 is now the only year that matters.
Kyle Goon: The son of a Terps football legend is committed to Maryland, seeking his own legacy
Rising senior Jianni Davis has his eyes on a pro football career a lot like his father’s, only on the other side of the ball.
Kyle Goon: With the force of his personality, D. Wayne Lukas made the Preakness feel important
Even into his late 80s, the legendary trainer made the middle leg of the Triple Crown into an event worth talking about. His powerful presence will be missed.
Kyle Goon: Even as he’s punished, Justin Tucker refuses to be accountable
It’s difficult to take Justin Tucker’s claims of innocence seriously when he’s not even willing to fight to clear his name.
Kyle Goon: NFL owners love saving money more than winning, and fans should be furious
A memo obtained by an investigative podcast shows the lengths NFL owners will collaborate to keep salaries down instead of competing. Lamar Jackson got caught in the crosshairs.
Kyle Goon: The Orioles are right to delay Samuel Basallo’s debut. It should be worth the wait.
The Orioles’ top prospect beckons after the big league club experiences a sudden rash of injuries at catcher. But the 20-year-old deserves to come up when he’s ready, not just when the team has a positional need.
Tons of money. Little guidance. How Maryland’s fastest sprinter navigated the dizzying world of high school NIL deals.
Elise Cooper of Owings Mills became the first high school sprinter to sign with Puma in February. It was anything but a smooth process.
Kyle Goon: Lamar Jackson’s forceful defense of Mark Andrews matters a lot — for both of them
The Ravens quarterback took offense to offseason muttering about his longtime favorite target, reinforcing the tight end’s value while also showcasing his own vocal leadership.
Kyle Goon: ‘Mike’s our guy.’ Cal Ripken Jr. backs Mike Elias as he navigates the choppy waters of ownership
Cal Ripken Jr. is no longer simply a figurehead, and that’s a tougher spot when things aren’t going well with the Orioles.
Kyle Goon: A local UPS driver’s shot at the U.S. Open crashed out after a brain fart. We’ve all been there.
Catonsville resident and delivery truck driver Nick Barrett forgot to turn in a scorecard between rounds, denying him a chance to qualify for the U.S. Open. But even in his anguish, the working-class weekend warrior keeps a refreshing perspective.
Kyle Goon: Corbin Burnes’ injury doesn’t let the Orioles off for free agency flop
The Orioles shouldn't be feeling any relief about the fact they didn't step up to sign the ace.
Kyle Goon: Ravens need to dream big to justify stadium costs
There's nearly half a billion of public money being sunk into renovations at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore and Maryland deserves bigger events at the venue to justify the price tag.
Kyle Goon: Buck Showalter is not the answer for the Orioles — but his ideas might be
The manager of the very good 2010s teams says 'I don't have the answers' for the current-day Orioles' slumps. It might be that his legacy in Baltimore is best left in the past.
Caitlin Clark’s injury means Fever star won’t suit up Wednesday in Baltimore
The city's splashy WNBA game on Wednesday night will now be missing its biggest star, as the second-year guard is struck with a quad strain.
How Maryland women’s basketball mastered the unrelenting task of recruiting in the transfer portal
With drastic changes caused by the loosening of transfer rules and proliferation of name, image and likeness dollars, building championship teams often comes down to speed in recruiting transfers.
Kyle Goon: New AD Jim Smith gets why the Terps chose him. It’s time to show Maryland the money.
Smith is all about business — and that’s exactly what Maryland needs.
Kyle Goon: Mike Elias is finally facing the Orioles’ issues. But it’s much too late.
It's positive to hear Mike Elias finally taking ownership of some of the Orioles' biggest shortcomings — but he should have been taking stock in the offseason, when he could have done more than he can now.
One last Preakness: Pimlico’s past looms large before demolition
Amid the rush to modernize an aging Pimlico, traditionalists feel conflicted as the track they’ve come to love for its history is about to be changed forever.
Kyle Goon: Brandon Hyde’s firing shifts all the heat to Mike Elias. He must be bolder.
Mike Elias pulled the trigger on firing his longtime manager after supporting him. Now there's no protection between him and the blame for the disastrous 2025 season.