Lamar Jackson misses another Wednesday practice, but not because of injury
The Ravens listed the star quarterback as receiving a rest day as preparations continued for Sunday’s tilt in Cincinnati.
Baltimore
Orioles agree to five-year, $155 million deal with five-time All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso
The 31-year-old has hit 34 or more home runs in each of the last five seasons.
The lost Super Bowl XXXV parade video from 2001 – the whole purple Festivus route to City Hall
Center Mike Flynn invited Nestor onto the Humvee to record this incredible “home movie” for a one-hour ride down Pratt Street onto the dais with the Lombardi Trophy to City Hall back on January 30, 2001. If you’re a Baltimore Ravens fan, go find yourself in this beautiful mess…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive operation and failures after Steelers loss
Sure, the officiating did the Baltimore Ravens no favors on Sunday in a 27-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers but it doesn’t mask the obvious offensive issues of Todd Monken’s operation when Lamar Jackson has limitations and the line isn’t good enough. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive operation and failures and whether this well-hyped machine will ever deliver the magic of its promise.
A bungle in the jungle against Bengals would burrow Ravens in deep AFC North hole
Of the games remaining on the slate for the 6-7 Baltimore Ravens, this one appears to be the most winnable. As a 2 1/2-point favorite on the road, expectations remain high for Lamar Jackson to turn the purple tide through the holidays. But, as the longtime voice of the Bengals Dan Hoard tells Nestor, this is a different Cincinnati offense and threat in the Queen City on Sunday with Joe Burrow back, spry and looking to win out. Can the Ravens avenge a home Thanksgiving night embarrassment in The Jungle?
Leonard Raskin and Nestor the discuss the disgust of Ravens season and college football dreams
As the College Playoffs big boys square off once again and other programs sit on the outside, Leonard Raskin and Nestor the discuss the modern diagram for for the system and lament another lost weekend with the Ravens as the season continues to disappoint Baltimore fans.
Sprinkling in more fun during the holiday rush
There are a bunch of fun games and an emerging jackpot at the Maryland Lottery for the holidays but watching people cash in on Keno with bonuses is part of the December fun. John Martin returns to get Nestor ready for the big Raffle for a million bucks and some holiday trimmings.
Going Bowling for cash and modern college pigskin glory
As the College Playoffs big boys square off once again and other programs sit on the outside, Leonard Raskin and Nestor the discuss the modern diagram for for the system and lament another lost weekend with the Ravens as the season continues to disappoint Baltimore fans.
The offensive offense and leaky line of the 6-7 Baltimore Ravens
Sure, the officiating did the Baltimore Ravens no favors on Sunday in a 27-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers but it doesn’t mask the obvious offensive issues of Todd Monken’s operation when Lamar Jackson has limitations and the line isn’t good enough. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive operation and failures and whether this well-hyped machine will ever deliver the magic of its promise.
You don’t need quantum physics to learn AI
Now a month into his artificial intelligence immersion, Nestor was thrilled to welcome Coppin State quantum physics student Praise Alayode to share her real intelligence about artificial intelligence and continue to lure him into the tech world of limitless possibilities and algorithms.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss bad Ravens defense and Super Bowl XXXV champs witnessing it
It certainly wasn’t a homecoming game with the Pittsburgh Steelers but it was quite a celebration for the Super Bowl XXXV champions and the greatest defense in the history of the game. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happened on the field against Aaron Rodgers in a bad 27-22 beat in Baltimore for the 6-7 and troubled Ravens defense.
The power and allure of Baltimore crab cake love and lore
We love bringing the best people in Baltimore together. There’s been a magazine story on the wall at Koco’s Pub for years that compares the Marcella Knight’s jumbo crab cake to the smoked version from our friend Chef Nancy Longo of Pierpoint. So, Nestor brought them together in Lauraville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for foodie fun.
Lining up to talk DVOA and an offensive O line with The Godfather of modern analytics
We all see the problems in the trenches for the Baltimore Ravens but how much impact has that had on the offense as a whole, which has been legendary in the football analytics space since Lamar Jackson arrived and revolutionized the position for the running game. The Godfather of DVOA and modern football analytics Aaron Schatz talks Ravens woes and NFL trends with Nestor.
Telling the stories from a life spent inside ballparks
There’s nothing better than longing for baseball in the offseason and our pal and longtime MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski joins Nestor from Pittsburgh to discuss his “Sacred Grounds” ballpark book and the malaise of the Steelers and ‘yins booing Renegade.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 14 loss to Pittsburgh
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore dropped to 6-7 and second place in the AFC North.
Ravens notebook: Mitchell day to day, Cleveland suspended by NFL, Week 16 game flexed
Running back Keaton Mitchell exited Sunday’s loss to Pittsburgh due to a knee injury, but it’s not considered serious.
Bad Ravens defense against Steelers and the legendarily stingy Super Bowl XXXV champs witnessing it
It certainly wasn’t a homecoming game with the Pittsburgh Steelers but it was quite a celebration for the Super Bowl XXXV champions and the greatest defense in the history of the game. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happened on the field against Aaron Rodgers in a bad 27-22 beat in Baltimore for the 6-7 and troubled Ravens defense.
Thirty years later, Marvin Lewis is still teaching us football
Both of these guys look a little older and more seasoned these days but whenever Marvin Lewis spends time with us, we learn. Nestor and the Pittsburgh native discuss life in Baltimore and Da ‘Burgh and talk football magic and tragic as the Steelers and Ravens scuffle to the top of the AFC North and the Super Bowl XXXV champions will be honored downtown this weekend.
Media literacy and political navigation clicks with student government
Coppin State student government leader Karis Joyner tells Nestor about her Northeast Baltimore roots and West Baltimore path to education and a degree. A little political science, some non-profit leadership and a pre-law track. Let her tell you about being young and ready to tackle the modern world.
John Harbaugh says overturned Likely touchdown remains “clear as mud” despite explanation from NFL
John Harbaugh says overturned Likely touchdown remains “clear as mud” despite explanation from NFL
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss poor officiating and mediocre Ravens mess after Steelers loss
We’ll fully acknowledge the dodgy officiating but we won’t purple sugarcoat the fact that the Baltimore Ravens are 6-7 and flailing on the field before being failed by the zebras. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the mediocre Ravens mess after another loss at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers amidst the presence of the Super Bowl XXXV champions 25th anniversary.
Throwing the flag on bad officiating and lousy Ravens football after loss to Steelers
We’ll fully acknowledge the dodgy officiating but we won’t purple sugarcoat the fact that the Baltimore Ravens are 6-7 and flailing on the field before being failed by the zebras. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the mediocre Ravens mess after another loss at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers amidst the presence of the Super Bowl XXXV champions 25th anniversary.
The modern reality of the moving grift of NFL franchises a half a century later
They met as young sportswriters in early 1984 here at The News American right before the landscape of the NFL began changing. Longtime St. Louis sportswriter Jeff Gordon joins former colleague Nestor for a Mayflower journey on losing franchises and winning championships – and still losing franchises. From Colts to Cardinals to Rams to Ravens to Inglewood…
Ravens not good enough – or lucky enough – in deflating home loss to Pittsburgh
The pair of overturned fourth-quarter calls would have been even more infuriating if this team were actually living up to expectations in 2025.
Late overturned touchdown helps Pittsburgh knock off Ravens in 27-22 final
Baltimore’s AFC North hopes took a major hit after a second straight home defeat to a division rival.
Ronnie Stanley surprised to see Ravens offense still searching for consistency so late in season
Ronnie Stanley surprised to see Ravens offense still searching for consistency so late in season
Roquan Smith discusses Ravens’ disappointing defensive effort in 27-22 loss to Pittsburgh
Roquan Smith discusses Ravens’ disappointing defensive effort in 27-22 loss to Pittsburgh
Lamar Jackson says frustration “through the roof” after Ravens drop second straight division home game
Lamar Jackson says frustration “through the roof” after Ravens drop second straight division home game
Isaiah Likely on overturned touchdown: “They made a call, and we have to live with what the referees say”
Isaiah Likely on overturned touchdown: “They made a call, and we have to live with what the referees say”
John Harbaugh reacts to controversial calls and another home loss for Ravens in 27-22 final to Pittsburgh
John Harbaugh reacts to controversial calls and another home loss for Ravens in 27-22 final to Pittsburgh
Coppin State quantum physics student Praise Alayode shares her real intelligence on artificial intelligence with Nestor
Now a month into his artificial intelligence immersion, Nestor was thrilled to welcome Coppin State quantum physics student Praise Alayode to share her real intelligence about artificial intelligence and continue to lure him into the tech world of limitless possibilities and algorithms.
Someone is not making the playoffs in AFC North race to the middle – and then what happens?
It’s always a great conversation with Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh joins us to give a full picture of the Steelers. This time, it’s two teams struggling to win games despite sharing first place in the AFC North. Is there more angst in Da Burgh than in Baltimore? It depends on who you ask…
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 14 clash with Pittsburgh
Will Baltimore grab sole possession of first place against the rival Steelers on Sunday?
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for the raffle and holiday trimmings
There are a bunch of fun games and an emerging jackpot at the Maryland Lottery for the holidays but watching people cash in on Keno with bonuses is part of the December fun. John Martin returns to get Nestor ready for the big Raffle for a million bucks and some holiday trimmings.
Lamar Jackson on navigating recent struggles: “I just stay the course; I don’t change up anything”
Lamar Jackson on navigating recent struggles: “I just stay the course; I don’t change up anything”
Jackson, Wiggins ready to go for Ravens-Steelers clash for first place in AFC North
Nate Wiggins and Lamar Jackson both practiced fully Friday and do not carry a game status designation for Week 14.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ankle of Lamar Jackson as Steelers and Super Bowl 35 champs await
What happened between Wednesday and Thursday when the Ravens’ two-time MVP quarterback didn’t make it onto the field but made it onto the injury report? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ankle of Lamar Jackson and his ability to lead Baltimore against the Steelers while the franchise celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Super Bowl XXXV champs all weekend in Charm City.
Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports tells Nestor what Orioles need to do this offseason to find relavancy in AL East
It’s a murky picture throughout Major League Baseball as the Winter Meetings begin and Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports returns to discuss the state of the game, on and off the field. And the business and labor of MLB and a pending working stoppage might be affecting much more than just the payroll of the Baltimore Orioles heading into 2026.
Once again, we await saga of Lamar’s health and mobility against Steelers: “As the ankle turns…”
What happened between Wednesday and Thursday when the Ravens’ two-time MVP quarterback didn’t make it onto the field but made it onto the injury report? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ankle of Lamar Jackson and his ability to lead Baltimore against the Steelers while the franchise celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Super Bowl XXXV champs all weekend in Charm City.
Longtime MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski joins Nestor from Pittsburgh to talk baseball and Steelers
There’s nothing better than longing for baseball in the offseason and our pal and longtime MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski joins Nestor from Pittsburgh to discuss his “Sacred Grounds” ballpark book and the malaise of the Steelers and ‘yins booing Renegade.
