Getting ready for mobile sports wagering this week?
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John Martin of The Maryland Lottery updates Nestor on the realities of mobile sports wagering and why the wait will be worth it.
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Can the United States ever get back on the world stage for soccer?
Baltimore Positive
Author Steve Mandis tells us what happened to USMNT Soccer team in aftermath of 2018 World Cup debacle and how 2022 Qatar and the hosting of 2026 tournament give our country another shot to excel.
Harbaugh says injury outlook for Stanley, Hamilton “trending in the right direction”
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Left tackle Ronnie Stanley hurt his left ankle in the third quarter of Sunday’s win over Carolina.
The Fighting Angelos Brothers and who will control the Baltimore Orioles?
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Jean Marbella of The Baltimore Sun discusses the courtroom Angelos family squabble over a $2 billion Major League Baseball franchise and the future of newspapers with Nestor.
Commanding the attention of the law
Baltimore Positive
Attorney and sports law expert Daniel Wallach lays out the NFL case against Daniel Snyder and how the Washington football franchise (eventually) gets new ownership.
What happened to Barry Trotz after that Stanley Cup parade in Washington?
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Barry Trotz joins Nestor four years after winning Stanley Cup with Capitals and talks about his love of the good old hockey game
Lamar Jackson after 13-3 win: “Some of them are going to be ugly; some of them are going to be pretty”
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The Ravens quarterback scored the only touchdown of the game midway through the fourth quarter.
Queen, Ravens defense smother Carolina run game in low-scoring affair
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Patrick Queen registered a game-high 12 tackles and a half-sack in the 13-3 win over the Panthers.
With offense not at its best, Humphrey says Ravens defense “locked in all day” in Week 11 win
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The Baltimore cornerback registered an interception and a fumble recovery in the 13-3 final.
DeMarcus Robinson shines in otherwise rocky day for Ravens offense
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The veteran wide receiver made a career-high nine catches for 128 yards in Sunday’s win over Carolina.
Harbaugh discusses how Ravens defense “stepped up in a big way” in 13-3 win over Carolina
Baltimore Positive
On a day when the offense struggled to score points, the Baltimore defense was dominant.
Getting one last kick out of Messi and Ronaldo on the World Cup stage
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Soccer author and Wall Street Journal insider Joshua Robinson tells Nestor about his book on Messi and Ronaldo and how this World Cup in Qatar will be different.
Full preview: Panthers at Ravens
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Let Luke Jones take you through Sunday’s matchup and why the Baltimore Ravens are 13-point favorites at home against Baker Mayfield and the struggling Carolina Panthers.
A perfect path to the playoffs for Ravens
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the Ravens ready-made path to playoffs beating bad football teams.
Who stands between the Ravens and another Super Bowl run?
Baltimore Positive
With prosperity seemingly ahead and a weak schedule in the coming weeks, Leonard Raskin and Nestor watch the NFL from the couch and wonder where Ravens fit into the playoff pie?
Letting Lamar run the show
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Luke Jones and Nestor look to Lamar Jackson and an improving Ravens defense and good health for second half prosperity.
Harbaugh says Lamar Jackson will “be fine for Sunday” after missing practice with illness
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The Ravens head coach didn’t sound concerned about the Week 11 status of his star quarterback.
The waiting is the hardest part
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Sure, the Ravens haven’t played a lot of football over the last three weeks but Luke Jones and Nestor have been watching the rest of the NFL shape the playoff race.
“Dying to get back out there” for Ravens, Andrews understands big picture after recent absence
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The All-Pro tight end has been a limited practice participant this week after dealing with recent shoulder and knee injuries.
Humphrey points to Saints game as first time Ravens defense was “hitting on all cylinders” this season
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The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback is excited about Baltimore’s potential coming out of the bye week.
Coming off bye, Jackson says Ravens “moving up the ramp how we’re supposed to”
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The superstar quarterback believes Baltimore is in strong position for the second half of the season.
Roquan Smith “getting more comfortable by the day” learning Ravens defense
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The talented inside linebacker used the bye week to continue mastering the Baltimore defense.
Houston on Ravens’ room for improvement: “We’re still not winning the way we’d like to”
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Coming off the bye week, the veteran pass rusher discussed his standout 2022 season.
Harbaugh says Andrews, other recovering Ravens have “real good chance” to play against Carolina
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The Ravens returned to the practice field on Monday after enjoying their bye week.
Bringing good jobs back to Sparrows Point
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Aaron Tomarchio of Tradepoint Atlantic joins Nestor and John Allen to discuss the Dundalk work history of Bethlehem Steel and the future and jobs coming tomorrow at the new ‘Point.
Good health feels like path to a Ravens Festivus January in Baltimore
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On a heady three-game winning streak heading into a bye and with a suspect schedule ahead, Luke Jones and Nestor look ahead to Ravens second half and a path to the playoffs.
Paying the man what he’s worth
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It’s a long bye week. Could the Ravens be pro-active in getting a real deal with Lamar Jackson? Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor to assess the second half of Ravens season and playoff progress as the franchise gears up for a Super Bowl run.
The Dundalk we don’t talk about
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Councilman Todd Crandell joins Nestor at Drug City to discuss Dundalk development and election week in America. And, one other thing that we rarely speak of regarding wastewater.
When the Ravens bye week and an American election intersect
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss confluence of bye week, voting and Ravens playoff hopes
Ground Roman is gearing up for a second half run
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson and Ravens running to victories once again and how the win over the
The Drug City crab cake of the people at The Fountain in Dundalk
Baltimore Positive
Who says you can’t go home? Nestor takes the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Window Nation and Goodwill back to his childhood favorite Drug City in Dundalk, where the place is all grown-up. The Fountain crab cake and handspun milkshake combo bring home the modern love.
The Game of Life and the $2 billion Powerball drawing that took more time
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery explains how big jackpot drawings work around the country and why the Powerball was delayed before the $2 billion winner was found in Altadena, California.
Was it high time for Maryland to get legal?
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Our chief digital doctor Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection joins Nestor in a discussion of how it felt in the ballot box back on Tuesday as new laws replace old belief systems in America. It only occurs when our votes change our municipalities and country.
The emerging purple beast on defense
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Luke Jones and Nestor pay respect to the emerging Ravens defense after dominant win over Saints in New Orleans. The addition of Roquan Smith is a game changer for the middle of the field and the possibilities for young coordinator Mike Macdonald with an abundance of talent and depth.
The Cultivated tales of 1980s rock and roll glory in Dundalk
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Our lifelong pal and local musician Ron West of The Cultivated reunites with Nestor at Drug City in their childhood homeland of Dundalk to discuss the days of Ace Frehley, music of the 1980s and their Ridgemont High band days together at the turn of the century.
With deep depth, Ravens TE coach Godsey pleased to see growth of younger options in Andrews’ absence
Baltimore Positive
“Each one of their roles changes each game. There’s a lot of information that we’re digesting to put it into the game plan.”
Ravens ILB coach Orr says Roquan Smith holds rare combination of physical gifts, mental acumen
Baltimore Positive
Speaking during bye week, Zach Orr expressed great excitement about the inside linebacker position moving forward.
Ravens QB coach Urban says Lamar Jackson’s growth doing the little things making big difference
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James Urban discussed the first half of Lamar Jackson’s fifth season in Baltimore during bye week.
Remembering the legendary Fred Hickman
Baltimore Positive
The sports media world lost a giant with the passing of longtime CNN anchor Fred Hickman, who did our show back in 2018 when the New Orleans Saints and the Ravens clashed in Baltimore. Lots of history and the real world covered in this one.
Do the kids know Bo?
Baltimore Positive
Author Jeff Pearlman has a new book on the life and myth of legendary two-sport athlete Bo Jackson but that didn’t stop Nestor from going through his whole catalog of USFL, Donald Trump, Showtime Lakers and John Rocker writings and brilliance.
Getting ready for mobile sports wagering this week?
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery updates Nestor on the realities of mobile sports wagering and why the wait will be worth it.
Can the United States ever get back on the world stage for soccer?
Baltimore Positive
Author Steve Mandis tells us what happened to USMNT Soccer team in aftermath of 2018 World Cup debacle and how 2022 Qatar and the hosting of 2026 tournament give our country another shot to excel.
Harbaugh says injury outlook for Stanley, Hamilton “trending in the right direction”
Baltimore Positive
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley hurt his left ankle in the third quarter of Sunday’s win over Carolina.
The Fighting Angelos Brothers and who will control the Baltimore Orioles?
Baltimore Positive
Jean Marbella of The Baltimore Sun discusses the courtroom Angelos family squabble over a $2 billion Major League Baseball franchise and the future of newspapers with Nestor.
Commanding the attention of the law
Baltimore Positive
Attorney and sports law expert Daniel Wallach lays out the NFL case against Daniel Snyder and how the Washington football franchise (eventually) gets new ownership.
What happened to Barry Trotz after that Stanley Cup parade in Washington?
Baltimore Positive
Barry Trotz joins Nestor four years after winning Stanley Cup with Capitals and talks about his love of the good old hockey game
Lamar Jackson after 13-3 win: “Some of them are going to be ugly; some of them are going to be pretty”
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens quarterback scored the only touchdown of the game midway through the fourth quarter.
Queen, Ravens defense smother Carolina run game in low-scoring affair
Baltimore Positive
Patrick Queen registered a game-high 12 tackles and a half-sack in the 13-3 win over the Panthers.
With offense not at its best, Humphrey says Ravens defense “locked in all day” in Week 11 win
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore cornerback registered an interception and a fumble recovery in the 13-3 final.
DeMarcus Robinson shines in otherwise rocky day for Ravens offense
Baltimore Positive
The veteran wide receiver made a career-high nine catches for 128 yards in Sunday’s win over Carolina.
Harbaugh discusses how Ravens defense “stepped up in a big way” in 13-3 win over Carolina
Baltimore Positive
On a day when the offense struggled to score points, the Baltimore defense was dominant.
Getting one last kick out of Messi and Ronaldo on the World Cup stage
Baltimore Positive
Soccer author and Wall Street Journal insider Joshua Robinson tells Nestor about his book on Messi and Ronaldo and how this World Cup in Qatar will be different.
Full preview: Panthers at Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Let Luke Jones take you through Sunday’s matchup and why the Baltimore Ravens are 13-point favorites at home against Baker Mayfield and the struggling Carolina Panthers.
A perfect path to the playoffs for Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the Ravens ready-made path to playoffs beating bad football teams.
Who stands between the Ravens and another Super Bowl run?
Baltimore Positive
With prosperity seemingly ahead and a weak schedule in the coming weeks, Leonard Raskin and Nestor watch the NFL from the couch and wonder where Ravens fit into the playoff pie?
Letting Lamar run the show
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor look to Lamar Jackson and an improving Ravens defense and good health for second half prosperity.
Harbaugh says Lamar Jackson will “be fine for Sunday” after missing practice with illness
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens head coach didn’t sound concerned about the Week 11 status of his star quarterback.
The waiting is the hardest part
Baltimore Positive
Sure, the Ravens haven’t played a lot of football over the last three weeks but Luke Jones and Nestor have been watching the rest of the NFL shape the playoff race.
“Dying to get back out there” for Ravens, Andrews understands big picture after recent absence
Baltimore Positive
The All-Pro tight end has been a limited practice participant this week after dealing with recent shoulder and knee injuries.
Humphrey points to Saints game as first time Ravens defense was “hitting on all cylinders” this season
Baltimore Positive
The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback is excited about Baltimore’s potential coming out of the bye week.
Coming off bye, Jackson says Ravens “moving up the ramp how we’re supposed to”
Baltimore Positive
The superstar quarterback believes Baltimore is in strong position for the second half of the season.
Roquan Smith “getting more comfortable by the day” learning Ravens defense
Baltimore Positive
The talented inside linebacker used the bye week to continue mastering the Baltimore defense.
Houston on Ravens’ room for improvement: “We’re still not winning the way we’d like to”
Baltimore Positive
Coming off the bye week, the veteran pass rusher discussed his standout 2022 season.
Harbaugh says Andrews, other recovering Ravens have “real good chance” to play against Carolina
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens returned to the practice field on Monday after enjoying their bye week.
Bringing good jobs back to Sparrows Point
Baltimore Positive
Aaron Tomarchio of Tradepoint Atlantic joins Nestor and John Allen to discuss the Dundalk work history of Bethlehem Steel and the future and jobs coming tomorrow at the new ‘Point.
Good health feels like path to a Ravens Festivus January in Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
On a heady three-game winning streak heading into a bye and with a suspect schedule ahead, Luke Jones and Nestor look ahead to Ravens second half and a path to the playoffs.
Paying the man what he’s worth
Baltimore Positive
It’s a long bye week. Could the Ravens be pro-active in getting a real deal with Lamar Jackson? Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor to assess the second half of Ravens season and playoff progress as the franchise gears up for a Super Bowl run.
The Dundalk we don’t talk about
Baltimore Positive
Councilman Todd Crandell joins Nestor at Drug City to discuss Dundalk development and election week in America. And, one other thing that we rarely speak of regarding wastewater.
When the Ravens bye week and an American election intersect
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss confluence of bye week, voting and Ravens playoff hopes
Ground Roman is gearing up for a second half run
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson and Ravens running to victories once again and how the win over the
The Drug City crab cake of the people at The Fountain in Dundalk
Baltimore Positive
Who says you can’t go home? Nestor takes the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Window Nation and Goodwill back to his childhood favorite Drug City in Dundalk, where the place is all grown-up. The Fountain crab cake and handspun milkshake combo bring home the modern love.
The Game of Life and the $2 billion Powerball drawing that took more time
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery explains how big jackpot drawings work around the country and why the Powerball was delayed before the $2 billion winner was found in Altadena, California.
Was it high time for Maryland to get legal?
Baltimore Positive
Our chief digital doctor Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection joins Nestor in a discussion of how it felt in the ballot box back on Tuesday as new laws replace old belief systems in America. It only occurs when our votes change our municipalities and country.
The emerging purple beast on defense
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor pay respect to the emerging Ravens defense after dominant win over Saints in New Orleans. The addition of Roquan Smith is a game changer for the middle of the field and the possibilities for young coordinator Mike Macdonald with an abundance of talent and depth.
The Cultivated tales of 1980s rock and roll glory in Dundalk
Baltimore Positive
Our lifelong pal and local musician Ron West of The Cultivated reunites with Nestor at Drug City in their childhood homeland of Dundalk to discuss the days of Ace Frehley, music of the 1980s and their Ridgemont High band days together at the turn of the century.
With deep depth, Ravens TE coach Godsey pleased to see growth of younger options in Andrews’ absence
Baltimore Positive
“Each one of their roles changes each game. There’s a lot of information that we’re digesting to put it into the game plan.”
Ravens ILB coach Orr says Roquan Smith holds rare combination of physical gifts, mental acumen
Baltimore Positive
Speaking during bye week, Zach Orr expressed great excitement about the inside linebacker position moving forward.
Ravens QB coach Urban says Lamar Jackson’s growth doing the little things making big difference
Baltimore Positive
James Urban discussed the first half of Lamar Jackson’s fifth season in Baltimore during bye week.
Remembering the legendary Fred Hickman
Baltimore Positive
The sports media world lost a giant with the passing of longtime CNN anchor Fred Hickman, who did our show back in 2018 when the New Orleans Saints and the Ravens clashed in Baltimore. Lots of history and the real world covered in this one.
Do the kids know Bo?
Baltimore Positive
Author Jeff Pearlman has a new book on the life and myth of legendary two-sport athlete Bo Jackson but that didn’t stop Nestor from going through his whole catalog of USFL, Donald Trump, Showtime Lakers and John Rocker writings and brilliance.
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore Positive is the vision and the creative extension of four decades of sharing the love of local sports for this Dundalk native and University of Baltimore grad, who began his career as a sportswriter and music critic at The News American and The Baltimore Sun in the mid 1980s. Launched radio career in December 1991 with Kenny Albert after covering the AHL Skipjacks. Bought WNST-AM 1570 in July 1998, created WNST.net in 2007 and began diversifying conversations on radio, podcast and social media as Baltimore Positive in 2016. nes@baltimorepositive.com
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