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Kyle Goon: Cornerback injuries put even more pressure on Ravens’ pass rush
Marlon Humphrey's injury puts a stronger onus on the Ravens' pass rushers to perform and the coaching staff to take more risks.
David Ojabo (above) and the Ravens' other pass rushers will be the ones feeling the heat while cornerback Marlon Humphrey is out with an injury.
Ravens’ Marlon Humphrey expected to miss extended time after foot surgery
The Ravens' most important player at their most troubled position had foot surgery, according to coach John Harbaugh. It's not clear how long Humphrey will be out.
Marlon Humphrey, an All-Pro in 2019, had 71 tackles and three interceptions in 17 games last season.
Kyle Goon: Former Raven Alex Collins ran with fire, but warmth was his most memorable trait.
Former Raven running back Alex Collins had a soft, warm side that his teammates remembered well, even moreso than his no-holds-barred running style.
Alex Collins #34 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes against the Denver Broncos during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Kyle Goon: Orioles fans have already paid up, but John Angelos wants more
Now we know why the lease deal at Camden Yards is being held up. CEO and Managing Partner John Angelos is scrounging for more money and land in any potential agreement. But this shameless shakedown ignores the money and support Orioles fans and Maryland taxpayers have given the franchise for years.
Orioles CEO John Angelos announces a $5 million commitment to CollegeBound Foundation at the B&O Warehouse on Jan. 16, 2023.
Kyle Goon: In the midst of a thrilling resurgence, Orioles take familiar misstep with Kevin Brown fiasco
With controversy over taking Kevin Brown off the air, the Orioles spoil a moment when they should be the bright, feel-good story of baseball.
Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox fans in seats near the outfield watch a baseball game at Camden Yards on Monday, April 24.
Gov. Wes Moore promises ‘we are gonna get this deal done’ on Orioles stadium
Gov. Wes Moore visited Ravens practice on Monday, but promised that the Maryland Stadium Authority and the Orioles will come to a long-term agreement amid speculation that negotiations are dragging on.
Gov. Wes Moore sprays Orioles fans in the Bird Box splash zone during the final game of their series against the Yankees at Camden Yards on July 30, 2023.
Kyle Goon: No longer empty, Camden Yards’ left upper deck buzzes with the Orioles’ resurgence
After years of the left field upper reserve being roped off thanks to dwindling attendance, there are finally fans sitting there again as the team surges. In Saturday's sellout, there was no better sign of the Orioles' increasing buzz in the city than the stories of the fans in the cheap seats.
Orioles fans are returning to Camden Yards as the team has returned to relevance in Major League Baseball.
Kyle Goon: The 2023 Orioles share a little magic with the 1983 World Series team
When the '83 Orioles won the World Series, most of them didn't think it would be 40 years without another appearance. But several veterans from that team see common threads that could push Baltimore back to the top of baseball.
Baltimore Orioles left fielder Austin Hays (21) celebrates with catcher Adley Rutschman (35) after homering in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards on Friday, June 9, 2023.
Kyle Goon: A teen of many talents, Upton’s Damari Philson has sights set on boxing career
The Lanham teen has a daily commute to Upton Boxing Center in Baltimore to train with the pros. While he pursues many passions, including an art business, everything is on hold for his Saturday pro boxing debut at Coppin State.
Damari Philson spars with Calvin Ford at Upton Boxing Center on Aug. 2, 2023.
Kyle Goon: Ravens’ Melvin Gordon’s advice? Don’t be a running back.
Melvin Gordon's 2019 holdout was a forerunner for the discontent of the running back position today, and if anything it's gotten harder for premier rushers to get paid. If he could go back, the now-Ravens RB says it would be best not to be a running back at all.
New Ravens running back Melvin Gordon held out as a member of the Chargers in 2019, but he hasn't seen much change for players at his position since.
Kyle Goon: No matter how bright their future, the Orioles must push to win now at the trade deadline
Mike Elias has done well to make the Orioles the best team in the AL while also having the best farm system in baseball. But both top spots can't hold forever, and it makes more sense for the franchise to augment the present than the future.
Orioles General Manager Mike Elias walks around the complex during practice at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on 2/24/23. The Baltimore Orioles’ Spring Training session runs from mid-February through the end of March.
Kyle Goon: The unthinkable happened to LeBron James’ son. We should all be prepared.
Bronny James' cardiac arrest should serve as a chilling reminder that no one is safe from the heart conditions that can slip beneath our radar. But the upshot is this: We can always be prepared.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with his son Bronny after becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer last season.
Kyle Goon: Meet Malik Hamm, the Ravens underdog you should root for during training camp.
Baltimore City College and Lafayette College product Malik Hamm grew up in the city and has been a huge Ravens fan his whole life. Now he has an outside shot to get a roster spot — and he’s been beating long odds for his whole football career.
Malik Hamm poses with the MVP trophy after leading Baltimore City College to a win over Polytechnic in 2017. Hamm is now hoping to make the Baltimore Ravens out of training camp as an outside linebacker. (Photo courtesy of Mia Hamm)
Kyle Goon: These former Terps have a long shot at a million dollars. But it’s not all about the money.
Maryland alums and others are competing as Shell Shock in The Basketball Tournament, a winner-takes-a-million-dollar-prize competition. With a shifting roster, a shoestring budget and long odds to win, what else motivates them in this relatively under-hyped tournament?
Darryl Morsell, a Mount Saint Joseph graduate, is one of the most prominent players on Shell Shock, a team primarily of Maryland alumni that will be playing in The Basketball Tournament starting July 25.
Kyle Goon: Letting Grayson Rodriguez develop through his struggles is a risk worth taking for the Orioles. But it is a risk.
The Orioles felt the highs and lows of Grayson Rodriguez’s development again on Monday night against the veteran Dodgers. There’s no way forward but to live with the failure but given the high stakes of the season, that might be difficult to weather.
Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez pitches at the first game of the series against the Dodgers on July 17, 2023 at Camden Yards.
Kyle Goon: It’s time for the Orioles to deliver a new stadium lease to repay fan faith
John Angelos appointed his own All-Star deadline for getting a deal done to keep the Orioles at Camden Yards. It would be a nice repayment of faith to make that happen sooner rather than later.
Orioles owner John Angelos speaks to the media during spring training in Sarasota, Florida
Kyle Goon: Jordan Westburg’s long wait to crack the majors shows Orioles’ priorities have shifted
If it feels like Jordan Westburg took forever for a call-up, he did. But the Orioles have shifted from an organization prioritizing development to one prioritizing winning. And as the team tries to stay near the top of the standings, players in the minor leagues are going to feel the squeeze.
Jordan Westburg, No. 11 of the Baltimore Orioles, takes batting practice before his major league debut against the Cincinnati Reds at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 26, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Kyle Goon: Here’s why the Orioles’ Austin Hays should be an All-Star
Austin Hays is leading the American League in batting average. Why can't the 27-year-old get momentum to be an All-Star?
Through his first 67 games, outfielder Austin Hays is in the top 10 in the American League in OPS (.882), slugging percentage (.560), hits (80) and doubles (21).
Kyle Goon: Maryland basketball takes a leap forward with facility, yet is still behind where it matters
The Terps basketball teams will finally have a dedicated practice facility. It’s just that fancy locker rooms and pricey amenities don’t go far in recruiting now that players are focused more on their possible name, image and likeness earnings.
Maryland women’s basketball coach Brenda Frese helps break ground on the Barry P. Gossett Basketball Performance Center at Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland, on Thursday, June 22, 2023. 
(Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins)
Kyle Goon: Bradley Beal, Wizards split reveals inherent flaws of NBA’s supermax contracts
The Washington Wizards split with their chosen star Bradley Beal less than a year removed from signing him to a supermax deal. What went wrong has a lot to do with how supermax contracts are not working as intended.
Bradley Beal, No. 3 of the Washington Wizards, dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons in the first half at Capital One Arena on March 14, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
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