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Kyle Goon: The Ravens’ defense is ‘a bunch of a-holes’ chasing perfection
The pursuit of perfection has driven the group to one of the NFL's best starts and could propel them all the way to playoff success.
Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy sacks Seattle's Geno Smith during the second quarter. Van Noy had two of the team's four sacks.
Kyle Goon: ‘Balling off the couch’? Kyle Van Noy stayed ready for the Ravens’ call.
Kyle Van Noy has teased that he came off the couch in his supporting role for the Ravens. But that belies the amount of work the linebacker has done to make it 10 years in the NFL.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy celebrates after sacking the Lions' Jared Goff last month.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens’ decision to stand pat at the trade deadline better be the right one
Games against Seattle and San Francisco, teams that made moves at the deadline, could leave fans wondering if doing nothing was actually the right decision.
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta takes questions during a press conference at the Under Armour Performance Center on Thursday, May 4.
Ravens Reality Check: It’s Trade Take Season. Should Baltimore make a move?
Here are some of the takes that are haunting the Ravens ahead of a possible blockbuster Halloween trade deadline.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 29: Justice Hill #43 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball while Zay Flowers #4 blocks Josh Woods #10 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium on Oct. 29, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.
Kyle Goon: After medals at World Championships, Bowie native and gymnast Khoi Young prepares to step onto a broader stage
After winning two individual silvers at the World Championships, the wide-grinning, dry-humored, high-flying 20-year-old from Bowie looks bound for a huge stage with less than a year to go until Paris.
Khoi Young of Team United States competes during the Men’s Pommel Horse Final on Day Eight of the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at Antwerp Sportpaleis on Oct. 7, 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium.
Ravens Reality Check: Lamar Jackson and Baltimore are suddenly Super Bowl darlings
Checking in on the hot takes around Week 7 after the Ravens dismantled Detroit.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.
Kyle Goon: We’ve seen how good the Ravens can be. The ‘statement’ would be keeping it up.
The Ravens can be the class of the NFL, as they showed Sunday against the Detroit Lions. But we've seen hints all along. Now Baltimore has to sustain it.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (50) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.
Kyle Goon: Terrell Suggs’ on-field successes were made sweeter by the heartbreak
On Sunday, Suggs will join the Ravens’ Ring of Honor in a halftime ceremony. The intimidating pass rusher thinks of himself as fortunate because he got to play alongside Ray Lewis and Ed Reed for the majority of his career.
Terrell Suggs will join the Ravens' Ring of Honor in a ceremony at halftime of Sunday's game.
Kyle Goon: What fans think about Camden Yards following the Texas Live! model
Orioles fans who have been to Texas Live! weigh in on what they’d like to see as state and team officials continue to discuss development.
A view of Texas Live! on Sept. 30, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
Ravens Reality Check: Should the Ravens trade for Saquon Barkley?
Examining the hot takes around the Ravens from Week 6.
Lamar Jackson, #8 of the Baltimore Ravens, looks to pass in the third quarter during the 2023 NFL London Games match between Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 15, 2023 in London, England.
Kyle Goon: Gunnar Henderson’s splashy playoff debut is a huge silver lining for the Orioles
The postseason crashed and burned, but at least now the Orioles know that next time Gunnar Henderson is ready for the playoff stage.
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson had six hits in 12 at-bats during the series against the Texas Rangers.
Kyle Goon: John Angelos’ gloomy financial forecast still hangs over the Orioles’ offseason
As exciting as the 101-win Orioles season bodes for a competitive future, the biggest questions looming over the offseason, from long-term contracts to impact free agents, are shadowed by the owner's buzz-killing comments to the New York Times.
Orioles CEO John Angelos told the New York Times in August that long-term player contracts would result in large increases in ticket prices.
Kyle Goon: A Texas sweep shows next time, the Orioles need to ‘Go and take it’
Between two teams returning after long absences in the postseason, Texas’ mantra of “Go and take it” resonates with their approach. The Orioles’ “Soak it in” unfortunately reflects how they weren’t aggressive enough in their moves, especially at the trade deadline.
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer looks on as Texas Rangers infielder Marcus Semien scores in the second inning of Game 3.
Ravens Reality Check: Lamar’s contract? Rugby balls? Talking heads have no idea what went wrong in Pittsburgh
Lamar Jackson overpaid? Rugby balls caused the drops? The Ravens screwed up plenty on Sunday, but naturally a lot of people breaking it down fixated on very weird things.
Steelers' #90m T.J. Watt sacked Ravens Lamar Jackson witn .15 second to play in thge game sealing a 17-10 Steeler victory Sunday Oct. 8th, 2023 at Arcisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.
Kyle Goon: What was the most miserable Baltimore sports moment this weekend? There are too many to chose from.
The Orioles and the Ravens made us feel bad this weekend. Let's deal with it by ranking how bad each bad thing felt.
“Fired Up Guy” Merrill Heim pumps up the crowd during Game 2 of the American League Division Series between the Orioles and Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Kyle Goon: The playoffs are a different game. After Game 1 loss, the Orioles need to adapt quickly.
The game is familiar, but the playoffs are amplified in almost every meaningful way. The Orioles need to get used to the new environment after failing to capitalize in a tense Game 1.
Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle’s helmet nearly falls off as he runs to first base.
Ravens locker room chatter: How a LeBron James shoutout made Patrick Queen geek out
After learning LeBron James shouted him out on IG Live, Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen had to regather his composure. Plus, rookie Zay Flowers hopes for the one thing he hasn't done yet in the NFL.
The Ravens' Patrick Queen helped to spoil noted Cleveland Browns fan LeBron James' day last week.
Kyle Goon: Although John Angelos is polarizing, our poll shows the Orioles’ turnaround has helped his image
In a survey from Goucher College Poll in partnership with The Banner, 37% of respondents said they “approved” or “strongly approved” of the job Angelos is doing.
BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 19: John Angelos of the Baltimore Orioles smiles during a news conference introducing Mike Elias as the Orioles Executive Vice President and General Manager at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on November 19, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Kyle Goon: Roquan Smith still wants to ‘earn’ the right to be a Raven. But he was born for the role.
Since day one, the linebacker has fit into Baltimore and asserted himself in invaluable ways.
Roquan Smith has even drawn positive comments from Ray Lewis, the highest praise a Ravens linebacker can aspire to.
Kyle Goon: Cal Ripken Jr. has fallen for these Orioles, just like the rest of us
The Hall of Famer weighs in on his thoughts about the Orioles’ postseason chances 40 years after he won the franchise’s last World Series.
Cal Ripken Jr. takes a front row seat for the Orioles home opener.
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