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Childs Walker

Childs

Childs Walker is a contributor to The Baltimore Banner. He worked at The Baltimore Sun from 2001 to 2025 and covered Carroll County politics, Anne Arundel County land use, the Orioles, higher education, the 9/11 attacks, a Super Bowl and more. He grew up in Baltimore, learning to put Old Bay on everything and be suspicious of Washington, attended Gilman and graduated from Emory University.

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This Preakness badly needs the Derby winner, and his star trainer, to show up
It will be up to Golden Tempo, DeVaux added, how fit he looks upon returning to the training track at Keeneland, where her stable is based.
Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, heads into the first turn the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 02, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Childs Walker: 5 things we learned from the Ravens’ draft
The Ravens made themselves bigger and nastier with their first two draft picks of the Jesse Minter era. From there, they addressed some needs but left a few holes to be filled by other means.
The Ravens’ selection of Vega Ioane with their first pick shows their first priority was to protect their quarterback.
Even after licensing deal, Churchill Downs CEO says ‘Maryland is in control’ of Preakness
Maryland officials say their future rights to operate Preakness and negotiate new media deals around the race are unchanged by Churchill’s purchase of the race’s intellectual property. But they were caught off guard by the sale.
Horses take off from the gate for The Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Baltimore.
Ranking every first-round pick in Ravens history
The Ravens drafted two Hall of Famers before they ever played a game in Baltimore, and neither of them tops this list.
Safety Malaki Starks is introduced with coach John Harbaugh and general manager Eric DeCosta at the Under Armour Performance Center as the Baltimore Ravens first round pick of the 2025 NFL football draft, Friday, April 25, 2025.
Childs Walker: The Ravens did what they could to salvage hopes for the season
COLUMN | In a five-day span, the Ravens made the most ambitious trade in franchise history, annulled it, got hitched to the No. 1 free-agent pass rusher and became the NFL’s villain of the moment.
In a five-day span, the Ravens made the most ambitious trade in franchise history, annulled it, got hitched to the No. 1 free-agent pass rusher and became the NFL’s villain of the moment.
Childs Walker: A drastic overhaul aims to get the Ravens back to where they were
This is what we’ve learned so far about how the new coaches in charge will try to create change.
New Ravens coach Jesse Minter, left, introduces his new coordinators, Anthony Levine Sr., special teams; Declan Doyle, offense; and Anthony Weaver, defense.
Expect Steve Bisciotti to be patient and unconventional in the Ravens’ coaching search
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti will hire a head coach for the second time since he bought the team.
Childs Walker: To understand John Harbaugh, go back to the mutiny
Reflecting on the career of John Harbaugh and his 18 seasons as the head coach of Baltimore Ravens before he was fired.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh watches the team during warmups as the Ravens prepare to play the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Childs Walker: The Ravens must reconsider everything
Here are five things we learned about where the Ravens might be headed after a colossally disappointing 2025.
Ravens President Sashi Brown walks off the field with Tyler Loop after the kicker missed a field goal at the end of Sunday night’s 26-24 loss in Pittsburgh.
Childs Walker: Simplicity was key for Ravens, but that doesn’t make Tyler Huntley the answer
No, there's no QB controversy in Baltimore. That's silly.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 27: Derrick Henry #22 and head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 27, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Childs Walker: The Ravens’ well-worn failings point to a need for change
The Ravens squandered an 11-point lead in a 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots. Their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. Here are five things we learned from the game.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is slow to get up after being hit by Patriots safety Craig Woodson late in the second quarter Sunday night. He left the game shortly after and did not return.
Childs Walker: 5 things we learned from a Ravens win that was both reassuring and confusing
With smart, punishing defense and a pair of vintage drives from Lamar Jackson, the Ravens shut out the Bengals to ward off oblivion.
Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey and the rest of the defense shut down a potent Bengals offense as Baltimore played its most complete game of the year.
5 things we learned as the Ravens’ playoff hopes dimmed
The Ravens could not overcome a dysfunctional first half and sketchy officiating, losing 27-22 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday and imperiling their playoff chances. Here are five things we learned.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry carried 25 times for 94 yards to go over 1,000 yards for the season.
Childs Walker: 5 things we learned from a dispiriting Ravens loss
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) drops back to pass in the fourth quarter of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Joe Flacco has become something better than ‘elite’
Flacco is 40 now, near the end (presumably) of a tortuous career that has somehow led to him being one of our most liked athletes.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco reunites with Baltimore Ravens team chaplain Johnny Shelton as the Ravens prepare to host the Browns in the home opener at M&T Bank Stadium in September.
Childs Walker: For the Ravens, the winning continues and so do the questions
Who knew first place could feel like such an incomplete achievement?
Ravens wide receiver Devontez Walker signals for a first down after making a catch in the fourth quarter.
Childs Walker: All-time Raven Mark Andrews delivers all-time clutch play
Here is what we learned Sunday when the Ravens left Cleveland with an unsightly 23-16 win.
Mark Andrews runs untouched for the game-winning touchdown Sunday as the Ravens beat the Browns 23-16 in Cleveland.
Childs Walker: Ravens’ climb toward the playoffs no longer seems so steep
The Ravens never hit fourth gear in Minnesota, but they were the more poised team in a 27-19 road win. Here are five things we learned.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) hurdles over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) near the goal line in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis.
Childs Walker: Ravens take the next step toward reviving their season
Here is what we learned when the Ravens beat the Dolphins 28-6 on Thursday night.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 30: Greg Dulcich #85 of the Miami Dolphins makes a catch against Marlon Humphrey #44 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on October 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Childs Walker: Ravens give themselves a chance but must avoid more Lamar drama
Tyler Huntley led the Ravens to a season-saving Week 8 win over the Bears.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Mike Green celebrates in the fourth quarter of Sunday's matchup against the Chicago Bears. The Ravens secured their second win of the season with a score of 30-16.
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