Sunday, May 19, 2024

Journalism & Media

How the state will cash in on sports wagering

Executive Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin updates Nestor on the first full month of football wagering at local casinos and where the money will be going.

Why aren’t Ravens fans showing up early and often to see this team?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many empty seats at Ravens win over Browns and why fans weren't glued to the Super Bowl XLVII celebration that once mobbed downtown.

Baltimore’s adopted music professor Thomas Dolby tells his Live Aid tales with David Bowie at Wembley

If you love music, Live Aid, Todd Rundgren or the children of Baltimore, you'll love this chat with Thomas Dolby. Always poetry in motion. And he's a part of two big nights at Rams Head On Stage Annapolis doing the music of the Thin White Duke. Baltimore's adopted professor joins Nestor to discuss the music, fashion and passion of David Bowie.

Tight ends and the blood and guts of football

Author Tyler Dunne tells Nestor about his book on how tight ends have changed the game of football this century. And the long, glorious history of the Baltimore Ravens franchise being a part of that.

Ravens take it on the run to beat the Browns

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the re-emergence of Ground Lamar and the rushing offense as the Ravens ran over the Browns in Baltimore.

#ColumnNes The Ravens should be running first (and second and third) to victory

Perhaps in our haste to throw it all away, we’ve lost sight of the fact that the entire operation has been assembled to run around – and with – No. 8 and still does that better than anyone when they’re doing it the right way.

Did Cleveland Browns ownership think signing Deshaun Watson was their only chance at a Super Bowl?

Longtime Cleveland sports insider Daryl Ruiter joins Nestor for primer on all of the Browns drama and hopes that have led them to a 2-4 record and another season on the brink of disaster. Oh, and there was that whole offseason of tone deaf arrogance in signing a quarterback with 26 sexual assault accusations.

For the love of South Baltimore

Finally, Nestor got Councilwoman Phylicia Porter of District 10 of Baltimore City to drop by Faidley's in Lexington Market for a lengthy Maryland Crab Cake Tour chat about progress and pride and challenges from Cherry Hill to Carroll Park.

How has Browns ownership affected ability of Ravens to sign Lamar Jackson?

With owner Jimmy Haslam giving Deshaun Watson a whopping $231 million guaranteed, it's put Steve Bisiciotti in a rough spot in negotiations with the Ravens franchise quarterback. Browns insider Scott Petrak gives Nestor perspective on Deshaun Watson and Team Haslam and the desperation of Cleveland Browns football.

Finding affordable housing and a better life in District 14

Councilwoman Odette Ramos joins Nestor at Faidley's on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a spirited discussion about ways to lift Baltimore and making progress at City Hall.
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Baffert returns to Baltimore Positive and Preakness looking for ninth Woodlawn Vase

Legendary horse racing trainer Bob Baffert returns to Baltimore and Pimlico with two horses and crack at ninth Preakness win. Will Muth or Imagination win the 149th running of the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop on Saturday? Baffert makes his annual stop on Nestor's show from California for an update on his stable and situation after not being allowed to run for the roses in Kentucky.

Ravens will navigate a treacherous holiday slate this season

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bombast of the NFL schedule release and unfurl their thoughts on opening against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City City Chiefs on the road and the journey ahead with short rest and a late bye week.

The promise and Orioles Magic of Adley Rutschman

After yet another walk-off home run win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the special magic and growth mindset brewing on a team when every night produces a different star for the first-place – and still not swept – Baltimore Orioles, who welcome the Seattle Mariners to Camden Yards this weekend.

Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto

On Wednesday, Adley Rutschman reminded everyone why his arrival two years ago changed everything.

Straining to get to the Northern Lights and needing some Move relief

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets a Move testimonial from Nestor for topical pain relief after Northern Lights adventure

The magic of Kentucky Derby, presence of Baffert and Preakness 149 preview with Donna Brothers

Donna Brothers of NBC Sports makes her annual visit to Baltimore Positive, discussing at length the Baffert and Churchill drama and previewing all of the connections and stories of Preakness 149 at Pimlico with Nestor.

Why don’t we vote in primary elections?

With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week's election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn't exercised.

Ravens to play on Christmas again, scheduled for five prime-time games in 2024

Lamar Jackson and Baltimore will remain under the spotlight with seven games set to be nationally televised.
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