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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.
The elementary school-age basketball league practices on Tuesday after school at The Sanctuary, a recreational facility built inside a former Mount Vernon church.
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.
Mike Locksley has a 37-45 record at Maryland.
Lamar Jackson to return for Ravens against Miami
While the MVP QB returns for Baltimore, CB Jaire Alexander remains shelved.
The Ravens lost two of their three games without Lamar Jackson as starting quarterback.
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.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson walks the sidelines in the second quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
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.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley cheers on the field following the team’s win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
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.
Head coach Geno Auriemma of the UConn Huskies raises the WBCA Coaches' Trophy after beating the South Carolina Gamecocks 82-59 to win the National Championship in April.
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.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) talks to a coach before the Ravens host the Indianapolis Colts during the preseason at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore City, Md.
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.
The Ravens are hopeful quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, will be available after their bye week.
Kyle Goon: Which Ravens coordinator is in more trouble? It might be Todd Monken.
For weeks, the spotlight has glared grimly on Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr, but his head coach and players have leapt to defend him. Now that Todd Monken is getting grilled for offensive shortcomings, it seems the decorated OC is getting less public support from those around him.
Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken takes questions from reporters following the team’s organized team activities at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Kyle Goon: Is this Ravens season even worth saving?
Patching up this roster would take drastic action that does not feel prudent given the results so far.
Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is upended by the Rams’ Kam Curl during the fourth quarter Sunday.
Kyle Goon: In a down time for Ravens faithful, the Higgins family offers a ray of optimism
Linebacker Jay Higgins’ biggest backer is his father, Roy, an outsize character who immediately ingratiates himself to the fans of his son’s teams. His positive presence is a needed force in a season that has started ugly.
Roy Higgins III and Shelley Higgins, Jay Higgins’ parents, before the Ravens’ matchup with the Detroit Lions in September.
Maryland opens new basketball facility
The Terps just unveiled the Barry P. Gossett Basketball Performance Center. Maryland had been the only Big Ten team without a standalone basketball facility.
The Terps just unveiled the Barry P. Gossett Basketball Performance Center. Maryland had been the only Big Ten team without a standalone basketball facility.
Kyle Goon: Who wouldn’t want to be the next Orioles GM with a job description like this?
The O’s may or may not hire a GM, who may or may not have input with the next manager and probably reports to the predecessor GM. What's not to like?
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters at the team’s end-of-season press conference.
Kyle Goon: Ravens coach John Harbaugh is feeling the heat, but it’s not time to fire him — yet
Plenty of Ravens fans blame the team’s 1-3 start squarely on the head coach. But the best thing for the franchise is to stick with their longtime leader for now — at least until this season is actually lost.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh takes questions from reporters Monday.
Kyle Goon: Fixing the Ravens’ defense might be impossible. But Kyle Hamilton is the right guy for the job.
Even as the defense loses some of its leaders, in Hamilton, the Ravens have a foundational safety who is maturing quickly and whose leadership shows in good times and bad.
Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton catches a touchdown pass as Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton defends during the second half Sunday.
Kyle Goon: Tony Mansolino should not be the Orioles’ next manager. It’s time to look for an outside voice.
Baltimore’s interim manager has guided the club through a turbulent season and even played about .500 baseball. But an organization known for being insular sorely needs to challenge itself with an outside voice.
Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino takes questions from reporters following a loss to the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 25.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens’ inability to stop the run is the fatal flaw in their Super Bowl dreams
The team's most underwhelming run-stopping performance in eight years highlighted a fundamental shortcoming that will prevent the Ravens from reaching a championship level ... unless they change their trajectory.
Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs out runs Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) in the 4th quarter during the Ravens game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium, in Baltimore,   Monday, September 22, 2025.
Kyle Goon: Why do we need other people to run? Here’s what Canton Run Club has taught me.
As a runner — sometimes even a reluctant one — it always surprises me how many people, and how many newcomers especially, are out there in our local public park.
Members of the Canton Run Club begin their route around Patterson Park on a recent Monday.
Kyle Goon: Instead of Shedeur Sanders, the Ravens picked Carson Vinson. Thank goodness.
The Ravens got ended up with the guy who is a better fit, anyway.
Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Carson Vinson (71) prepares for the next drill during the Ravens’ organized team activities at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Kyle Goon: Ravens’ tough love for defensive personnel made a big difference against Browns
In the NFL, there are no higher stakes than playing time. To get players’ attention, the coaches had to be willing to pull those strings.
Ravens inside linebacker Roquan Smith hits Browns quarterback Joe Flacco as he throws a pass Sunday during the Ravens’ 41-17 win.
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