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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.