Todd Monken on Lamar Jackson’s Week 8 status: If he says he’s ready to go, I’m ready to go”
Todd Monken on Lamar Jackson’s Week 8 status: If he says he’s ready to go, I’m ready to go”
Baltimore
One (more) loss away from a dreadful sports year for Baltimore fans
It’s been a depressing year to be a Baltimore sports fan and our resident financial guy Leonard Raskin is trying to keep it all in perspective. But, the losses are adding up…as are the questions for management and ownership of the local franchises.
Legendary Chicago sportswriter Rick Telander shares some Windy City memories and Bears preview with Nestor
We don’t need to wait for the Bears to come to Baltimore to invite our longtime Chicago pal and legendary Sports Illustrated writer Rick Telander to share some Windy City takes of glory and more modern marvels of seeing Ohtani play and his children’s book with former MLB pitcher Steve Trout.
Washington Post baseball legend Dave Sheinin joins Nestor at Costas to discuss everything Orioles and World Series
Our favorite longtime Washington Post baseball writer Dave Sheinin joins Nestor at the new Costas Inn at Timonium Race Track to discuss everything Orioles and World Series on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Birdland ownership, management, the manager, big money and how to start winning again at Camden Yards?
Author Ken Belson goes behind NFL leadership in new book Every Day is Sunday to tell story of modern power of the shield with Nestor
No one knows more about the business of the National Football League than longtime sports business insider Ken Belson of
Leigh Steinberg: For the love of the Dodgers and why second chances are helping QBs in NFL
We always enjoy our chats with NFL super agent Leigh Steinberg about quarterbacks, contracts and league issues but when it’s World Series time in Los Angeles, the lead story is always his first love of the Dodgers and summer nights at Chavez Ravine. Don’t worry: we talk Lamar and Mahomes, too!
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of Lamar Jackson to field for Baltimore Ravens
Sure, Lamar Jackson was back on the field in a “limited” role on Wednesday in Owings Mills. That’s a great sign. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of No. 8 to the practice field, no one is sure what two hours of football on Sunday against the Bears and Thursday night in Miami is going to look like in the speed of the NFL on the field.
It’s one step at a time with the tricky hamstring of Lamar Jackson
Sure, Lamar Jackson was back on the field in a “limited” role on Wednesday in Owings Mills. That’s a great sign. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of No. 8 to the practice field, no one is sure what two hours of football on Sunday against the Bears and Thursday night in Miami is going to look like in the speed of the NFL on the field.
Telander on the four decades since Ditka and Monsters of The Midway ruled Chcago
We don’t need to wait for the Bears to come to Baltimore to invite our longtime Chicago pal and legendary Sports Illustrated writer Rick Telander to share some Windy City takes of glory and more modern marvels of seeing Ohtani play and his children’s book with former MLB pitcher Steve Trout.
Sheinin the light on getting serious about Blue Jays and World Series
Our favorite longtime Washington Post baseball writer Dave Sheinin joins Nestor at the new Costas Inn at Timonium Race Track to discuss everything Orioles and World Series on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Birdland ownership, management, the manager, big money and how to start winning again at Camden Yards?
Tyler Linderbaum: “I don’t really see an issue in veteran leadership at all” in Ravens locker room
Tyler Linderbaum: “I don’t really see an issue in veteran leadership at all” in Ravens locker room
Kyle Hamilton says “every game for us is a playoff game” as Ravens try to rebound from 1-5 start
Kyle Hamilton says “every game for us is a playoff game” as Ravens try to rebound from 1-5 start
John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson’s status: “I really don’t have any shareable injury intelligence”
John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson’s status: “I really don’t have any shareable injury intelligence”
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses the company’s involvement in great community events and its commitment to transparency
Our friends at Curio Wellness put us on the road for our 27th Anniversary #TastyNes tour featuring the best places to eat locally but as Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein tells Nestor, the folks who bring you Far & Dotter storefronts in Timonium and Pikesville have also been bringing education and support to local groups and events as well. During this fall fundraising season, it’s nights like Maritime Magic for Living Classrooms Foundation and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala that power our city for education and entertainment that make downtown vibrant.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss power of Blue Jays efforts and World Series hopes against Dodgers
Beware the Toronto Blue Jays! And even if the Los Angeles Dodgers don’t win the World Series as heavy favorites, it’ll be clear why they’ll have money to spend as the Baltimore Orioles go to market for a manager and offseason acquisitions via free agency that will be chasing a new leaf of power and capital in the American League East north of the border, where they enjoy beating America in any way possible. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Fall Classic and the incredible Ohtani and Springer shows this October.
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson makes limited return to practice for Ravens
Jackson was back on the field for the first time since injuring his hamstring in the Sept. 28 loss at Kansas City.
Zay Flowers on Ravens’ bye week: “We’re ready to come back out swinging”
Zay Flowers on Ravens’ bye week: “We’re ready to come back out swinging”
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at rest of NFL and wonder Ravens path to playoffs from last place
What ails the Baltimore Ravens beyond the injuries? Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at rest of NFL and teams like Detroit and San Francisco that are winning with missing pieces and wonder what the purple path is from last place and offensive and defensive line play that don’t figure to markedly improve as the depth charts thin further.
The cold, hard reality of 1-5 and Ravens ‘awakening’ we’re all waiting on…
What ails the Baltimore Ravens beyond the injuries? Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at rest of NFL and teams like Detroit and San Francisco that are winning with missing pieces and wonder what the purple path is from last place and offensive and defensive line play that don’t figure to markedly improve as the depth charts thin further.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts coming out of Week 7 bye
“Must-win game” is an overused term, but this is a 1-5 team that hasn’t won in over a month and is coming off extra rest.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the realities of Lamar missing Ravens practice on Monday
Our Luke Jones attended the Monday practice in Owings Mills that Lamar Jackson missed. Does this sound the alarm about his hamstring injury? Or is it just another day of rest? Either way, the Baltimore Ravens have two games in four days next week and we’re reading the purple tea leaves about the desperation of a 1-5 football team on the edge of disaster.
The year of the sports injury in Baltimore…
First, the Baltimore Orioles had a gruesome April and pitching injuries that led onto the field and now the Ravens are 1-5 and trying to get Lamar Jackson (and lots of others) back onto the field to rescue the season. Recovering Tampa via Baltimore sportswriter Joel Poiley brings his Orioles and Ravens passion and wisdom home for a deep dive chat with Nestor about life as a local sports fan during this tough year.
Catching up on Canada, NFL passion and power of Jays since we left Toronto on Opening Day
It’s always a pleasure to find time with our favorite Canadian NFL historian, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report, who tackles the tariffs of Toronto and all that ails Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens from the beach in Santos, Brazil.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the plight and path of last place Ravens as Bears invade Baltimore
Spending a bye weekend on the couch allowed Luke Jones and Nestor to watch the rest of the NFL and the emerging young quarterbacks coming to life. This week, the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens will need to get off the mat and win two football games in four days beginning with the Chicago Bears on Sunday before flying off to Miami to play the woeful Dolphins. How to win two in a row?
Lamar Jackson sits out first post-bye practice as Ravens welcome others back to field
The star quarterback hasn’t practiced or played in a game since injuring his hamstring in the Sept. 28 loss at Kansas City.
Sports logo artist and historian Todd Radom takes Nestor to school on fashion faux pas and retro statements of glory
Every weekend is a retro uniform weekend somewhere. And every “refresh” of iconic brands is a chance to deal with the fashion feedback of the sports universe. Sports logo artist and historian Todd Radom, who is always our “go-to” when it’s time to talk laundry and loyalties, takes Nestor to school on fashion faux pas and retro statements of glory and epic failure.
Getting Lamar back on the field is the ‘only’ thing for Ravens
Spending a bye weekend on the couch allowed Luke Jones and Nestor to watch the rest of the NFL and the emerging young quarterbacks coming to life. This week, the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens will need to get off the mat and win two football games in four days beginning with the Chicago Bears on Sunday before flying off to Miami to play the woeful Dolphins. How to win two in a row?
Pro Football HOF voter Howard Balzer discusses deep hole of Ravens and NFL history with Nestor
From ownership dynamics to the history of the sport, no one is more conversant in the NFL than longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer, who discussed the deep historical hole of Ravens and difficulty for quarterbacks to function without tools and a stout offensive line.
JT The Brick returns at Ravens bye to talk Raiders and Ravens woes from Las Vegas
It’s always a bye week pleasure to tour the NFL and get some perspective from folks like the legendary J.T.
Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report tackles Toronto tariffs and all that ails Lamar and the Baltimore Ravens
It’s always a pleasure to find time with our favorite Canadian NFL historian, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report, who tackles the tariffs of Toronto and all that ails Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens from the beach in Santos, Brazil.
Balzer: Always expect the unexpected in the theater of the National Football League
From ownership dynamics to the history of the sport, no one is more conversant in the NFL than longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer, who discussed the deep historical hole of Ravens and difficulty for quarterbacks to function without tools and a stout offensive line.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses big sports wagering numbers in September for state coffers
The numbers are in on September sports wagering and Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin returns to talk about the big numbers and what they mean with Nestor as the fall fun continues with a huge jackpot and holiday games about to emerge.
Finding the courage to discuss and fight hatred in America
Antisemitism is on the rise all over the planet and it must addressed and discussed. Dr. Elliot King of Loyola University Maryland educates Nestor about the Cardin Lecture series theme for this fall and the visit from acclaimed author Dara Horn, whose controversial book title “People Love Dead Jews” has sparked open conversations, will speak on October 21st at McGuire Hall.
In search of a purple soul in Owings Mills during bye week
The dismal 1-5 start of the Baltimore Ravens should have everyone on watch in Owings Mills during a very uncomfortable bye week as the team looks to regroup and get Lamar Jackson back on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor peel back the accountability of an injured and disappointing football team in search of its soul and lesser opponents as the leaves change.
JT The Brick: No rush to end belief in NFL season just yet –but 1-5 is One And Five
It’s always a bye week pleasure to tour the NFL and get some perspective from folks like the legendary J.T. The Brick in Las Vegas, where 2-4 is still better than where the Ravens sit in Baltimore. From Pete Carroll to John Harbaugh and Geno Smith to Lamar Jackson, some AFC analysis and the invisible airwaves crackling with life regarding the much-awaited Rush tour in 2026 for the spirit of two sports radio lifers.
Checking in on the lost checks and balances in American government
Because it’s Smalltimore at heart, we hear and read the local threads of thought leaders throughout the community. Parkville attorney Chad Cos joins Nestor at The Beaumont in Catonsville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss law and order, checks and balances and what’s happening in American democracy with the ignorance of accountability beyond tribal politics. Oh, and about The Constitution…
Big numbers and fun October promotions
The numbers are in on September sports wagering and Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin returns to talk about the big numbers and what they mean with Nestor as the fall fun continues with a huge jackpot and holiday games about to emerge.
The big money of NFL communications and the rising wall for media access and truth for fans
As we continue to see Baltimore Ravens players slip out the back door after losses and the questions seem to get softer for all of the players and coaches as accountability – and availability – dwindles, we wonder what the future of sports media holds for the fans and truth and answers. Our longtime pal and lifer NFL and Hollywood public relations pal Chip Namias returns to discuss billionaire owners, incomprehensible money and power and the communications changes in football over the years.
Offensive line improvement most critical to Ravens overcoming 1-5 start to make playoff run
Protecting Lamar Jackson and helping him play at an MVP level is Baltimore’s best hope of rebounding from its worst start since 2015.
Getting educated on importance of health care and making sure you’re covered
Open enrollment begins on November 1st and the folks at Maryland Health Connection are ready to help you get the right health coverage for you. Let Andy Ratner and Jenny Garrison of MHC educate you on the benefits and realities of real insurance to help you sleep with peace of mind in 2026.
