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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.

The latest from Childs Walker

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.
Childs Walker: The Ravens showed improvement against the Rams — but not nearly enough
They’re 1-5, a chasm from which only four teams have climbed to make the playoffs. Here are five things we learned from the game.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry gained 122 yards rushing in Sunday’s loss to the Rams.
Childs Walker: This is almost the worst start the Ravens could have imagined. Yet not all is lost.
The Ravens unraveled in all phases in a 37-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Even before leaving the game with a hamstring injury, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson found himself in a familiar and uncomfortable position: unable to decipher a way to keep the offense moving against the Chiefs.
Childs Walker: Brutal loss may be exactly what the Ravens needed
Plus four other things we learned from a loss that felt much worse than the 38-30 score.
Linebacker Trevor Nowaske records one of the Lions’ seven sacks of the Ravens’ Lamar Jackon on Monday night, this one in the fourth quarter.
Childs Walker: Ravens can be relieved after an imperfect win (and 4 other things we learned)
The Ravens started sluggishly on offense but did enough right on defense and special teams that they put a brutal opening loss behind them with a 41-17 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Ravens safety Malaki Starks is introduced before Sunday’s game against the Browns at M&T Bank Stadium.
How the Browns became the Ravens: A 3-decade-old tale of 2 cities’ pain
It’s a strange thought for older football fans in this town, but the Ravens have now been Baltimore’s team nearly as long as the Colts were before they fled to Indianapolis.
10 Dec 2000:  Owner Art Modell of the Baltimore Ravens is Honored for being involved in the NFL for 40 years before the game against the San Diego Chargers at The PSINet Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Chargers 24-3.
Childs Walker: Despite another devastating Ravens loss, four reasons for hope
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 7, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.
World class in a second sport at age 20, Kenna Pfeiffer takes on the Maryland Cycling Classic
Kenna Pfeiffer, a local athlete, will race in the Maryland Cycling Classic.
Kenna Pfeiffer, a St. Paul's graduate from Timonium, dives into a turn on Mt. Zion Road in Baltimore County as she prepares to race for Team USA in the Maryland Cycling Classic.
5 things we learned from the Ravens’ 24-16 preseason win over the Colts
The Baltimore Ravens make their entrance for their preseason opener versus the Indianapolis Colts.
How Derik Queen’s Baltimore upbringing shaped his path to the NBA
Derik Queen has captivated college recruiters and NBA scouts with deft footwork and court vision that belie his 6-foot-9, 245-pound frame.
University of Maryland basketball player Derik Queen takes part in pregame festivities ahead of the Baltimore Orioles’ home opening game against the Boston Red Sox in March.
After 46 years of winning, Johns Hopkins baseball coach Bob Babb has one last chance to win it all
The only professional achievement that has eluded Johns Hopkins baseball coach Bob Babb is a national championship.
Johns Hopkins head baseball coach Bob Babb congratulates his team on a hard-fought win against Case Western Reserve University on Friday.
On the heels of Journalism’s remarkable run, Preakness heads toward a brave new world
The next time racing returns to the site — the hope is for the 2027 Preakness — everything around it will be different.
Journalism takes to the winner’s circle following the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
‘A gift from above:’ How Journalism authored an improbable — but fitting — Preakness win
A lesser horse would not have recovered from the collision that almost spoiled Journalism’s trip.
Jockey Umberto Rispoli, atop Journalism, waves to the crowd and throws flowers after winning the 150th Preakness Stakes.
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