John Harbaugh breaks down highs and lows of Ravens’ 23-16 win in Cleveland
John Harbaugh breaks down highs and lows of Ravens’ 23-16 win in Cleveland
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Ravens leave plenty of doubts after escaping Cleveland
It was far from a textbook victory for the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Sunday. Three turnovers, a sputtering offense and the need for a Mark Andrews trick play on 4th and 1 were all featured in the win over the Browns. But that makes four in a row and three in a row on the road. Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too-close-for-comfort but satisfying win for the 5-5 Ravens.
UMBC professor Sunil Dasgupta tells Nestor how I Hate Politics podcast seeks to educate
UMBC Political Science professor Sunil Dasgupta and Nestor cross paths every summer at the Maryland Counties Conference in Ocean City. Finally, they share a Maryland Crab Cake Tour chat at State Fare in Catonsville discussing why his podcast is called “I Hate Politics.”
Wishing and hoping for a better brand of Orioles baseball next summer
We are loving these offseason baseball conversations but will the Hot Stove heat up enough to energize the Baltimore Orioles fan base for the first time in a generation? Time will tell. Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine joins Luke Jones and Nestor for a Baltimore baseball offseason primer of hopes and possibilities for David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti to step up and into the big leagues of MLB payroll.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 11 tilt in Cleveland
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley will again have his hands full going against Browns superstar Myles Garrett.
Ravens rule out Humphrey, Bateman, Hill and list Green questionable for Sunday’s game in Cleveland
Rookie outside linebacker Mike Green hurt his ankle Thursday and didn’t practice Friday, leaving his Week 11 status unclear.
Bill Cole and Todd Schuler join Nestor at Pizza John’s for real conversation about artificial intelligence and real youth sports parenting
After taking a few rides in Phoenix in a driverless car, Nestor came home with AI on the brain and has been working feverishly behind the scenes to get more intelligent about the future of technology. Bill Cole and Todd Schuler join Nestor at Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a real conversation about artificial intelligence and real youth sports parenting.
Chef Nancy Longo of Pierpoint and Marcella Knight meet at Koco’s Pub to share love and lore of the Maryland crab cake legacy
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.
Lamar Jackson says knee “getting better” after practicing fully for Ravens on Thursday
Lamar Jackson says knee “getting better” after practicing fully for Ravens on Thursday
Roquan Smith on Teddye Buchanan’s development: “I’m just excited for everything that’s in store for him”
Roquan Smith on Teddye Buchanan’s development: “I’m just excited for everything that’s in store for him”
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens’ defensive improvement: “We can’t take for granted what we’ve created the past few weeks”
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens’ defensive improvement: “We can’t take for granted what we’ve created the past few weeks”
Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine joins Luke Jones and Nestor for a Baltimore baseball offseason primer of hopes and possibilities
We are loving these offseason baseball conversations but will the Hot Stove heat up enough to energize the Baltimore Orioles fan base for the first time in a generation? Time will tell. Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine joins Luke Jones and Nestor for a Baltimore baseball offseason primer of hopes and possibilities for David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti to step up and into the big leagues of MLB payroll.
Lamar Jackson feeling better, ready for formidable Cleveland pass rush
The Ravens quarterback said his knee is “getting better” after being a full participant in his return to practice Thursday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss knee of Lamar Jackson and Ravens path to victory in Cleveland and beyond
When the franchise quarterback doesn’t make it on to the practice field on Wednesday, the purple flags get raised. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the achy knee of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens path to victory in Cleveland. And beyond…
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Ravens surge and Ovechkin goals
It’s been two decades of incredible dominance from the moment Alex Ovechkin joined the Washington Capitals. After scoring the magic 900th goal, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the inevitable end of his run of greatness and the beginning of another NHL season.
What happens when Lamar doesn’t practice?
When the franchise quarterback doesn’t make it on to the practice field on Wednesday, the purple flags get raised. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the achy knee of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens path to victory in Cleveland. And beyond…
Cleveland legend Munch Bishop joins Nestor to discuss Browns, Albernaz and ills of sports gambling
Oh, sure the Cleveland Browns are a last-place operation without a legitimate NFL quarterback but the real story in Northern Ohio is the gambling indictments of a pair of Guardians baseball players. Radio legend Munch Bishop joins Nestor to discuss the future of the football team and the shame of the worst side of sports gambling bubbling up in MLB.
Browns insider Scott Petrak tells Nestor about the Cleveland woes beyond record and in community with new stadium plundering
You don’t feel sorry for the Cleveland Browns being so awful on the field again if you’re a Baltimore Ravens fan but for the NFL faithful in Northern Ohio, the insults keep coming as the billionaire owner whisks the franchise and the stadium off to the ‘burbs abandoning downtown against plenty of opposition. Let longtime journalist Scott Petrak update you on the continuing saga of ineptitude from the Haslam family.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens strengths and playoff pathway and schedules as health and improvement stoke confidence
It’s not a “homer” vibe to think that the one-time 1-5 Baltimore Ravens are now the favorites to win the AFC North. Most of the NFL sees the remaining schedule and starts penciling in wins for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss that it won’t be easy but it’s all certainly sitting right there in a carousel NFL season.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess reality of Baltimore Ravens situation in unique AFC playoff race
It was ugly a few weeks ago when the Baltimore Ravens were 1-5 and heavily injured. But, three wins in a row has fumigated the terrible start, and Luke Jones and Nestor assess the current reality of a weak schedule and a middling pack of AFC playoff hopefuls that still has Owings Mills believing in a January Super Bowl run.
The beginning of the end for The Great Eight at 900 goals
It’s been two decades of incredible dominance from the moment Alex Ovechkin joined the Washington Capitals. After scoring the magic 900th goal, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the inevitable end of his run of greatness and the beginning of another NHL season.
Jackson dealing with knee soreness, Humphrey out as Ravens prepare for Week 11 trip to Cleveland
Head coach John Harbaugh said Lamar Jackson “should be OK” despite missing Wednesday’s practice.
No other 4-5 team has ever had more confidence in making NFL playoffs than Ravens
It’s not a “homer” vibe to think that the one-time 1-5 Baltimore Ravens are now the favorites to win the AFC North. Most of the NFL sees the remaining schedule and starts penciling in wins for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss that it won’t be easy but it’s all certainly sitting right there in a carousel NFL season.
A tale of the tail of the dogs and the stench of the Browns brand in Cleveland
You don’t feel sorry for the Cleveland Browns being so awful on the field again if you’re a Baltimore Ravens fan but for the NFL faithful in Northern Ohio, the insults keep coming as the billionaire owner whisks the franchise and the stadium off to the ‘burbs abandoning downtown against plenty of opposition. Let longtime journalist Scott Petrak update you on the continuing saga of ineptitude from the Haslam family.
Lisa Mathews and Young Ron tell Nestor how and why Love Riot has put the band back together again to make beautiful music again
The word is out that the reunion is on for the local 1990s band, Love Riot, and Lisa Mathews and “Young” Ron Campbell join Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to tell him how and why the band has reunited this month to make beautiful music again at the Creative Arts Alliance in Highlandtown on November 21st.
Local communications and PR pro Greg Abel reunites with Nestor at Koco’s to discuss Orioles brand and Baltimore immersion
We knew inviting our old journalist-turned-communications pro Greg Abel would involve a walk down “Free The Birds” memory lane but Nestor did not bring him to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to talk about the past but instead to question the future of the Orioles brand and Baltimore sports media and marketing with a lifer chronicler and fan of Charm City glory.
Eric Campbell of Koco’s Pub gives Nestor all of the 411 on a huge Anderson family charity day to help friends
The families of our sponsors are our family, too! Let our pal and chef Eric Campbell of Koco’s Pub give you all of the information about a former bartender in need of some family love this Sunday at Waverly Brewing to help the family of Paul Anderson.
The Ravens’ unique path to a playoff run comes now
It was ugly a few weeks ago when the Baltimore Ravens were 1-5 and heavily injured. But, three wins in a row has fumigated the terrible start, and Luke Jones and Nestor assess the current reality of a weak schedule and a middling pack of AFC playoff hopefuls that still has Owings Mills believing in a January Super Bowl run.
The sports agony continues in Cleveland
Oh, sure the Cleveland Browns are a last-place operation without a legitimate NFL quarterback but the real story in Northern Ohio is the gambling indictments of a pair of Guardians baseball players. Radio legend Munch Bishop joins Nestor to discuss the future of the football team and the shame of the worst side of sports gambling bubbling up in MLB.
Luke Jones and Ricig join Nestor to talk Orioles, Elias, Albernaz expectations and Rubenstein money
The delicious pizza at Pizza John’s brings all of our friends together to talk baseball in Essex. Our MLB insider Luke Jones and legendary sports cartoonist Ricig join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to take a deep dive on the everything Baltimore Orioles offseason. From the leadership of Mike Elias and the hiring of Craig Albernaz to the expectations of spending hundreds of millions of David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti’s money before Valentine’s Day, it’s always baseball season here.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 10 win at Minnesota
After a slow start to his rookie season, Malaki Starks is looking more comfortable and making more plays.
John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor and Ron Cassie to discuss Turkey Trot and Baltimore optimism from Pizza John’s
We love mixing and match the best people in Baltimore. This time, John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor with Baltimore Magazine Senior Editor Ron Cassie to discuss the Turkey Trot and plenty of local history and optimism from Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Ravens still determining Week 11 status for injured Humphrey, Bateman
A finger injury limited cornerback Marlon Humphrey over the course of Sunday’s win in Minnesota.
Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate Ravens three in a row for Ravens after beating Vikings in Minnesota
The record says the Baltimore Ravens are 4-5 but Luke Jones and Nestor go all “Baltimore Positive” in celebrating three wins in a row for the men of John Harbaugh after another win over the Minnesota Vikings and the possibilities of a AFC North title. It’s been a much better month for health and results but is this team really a Super Bowl contender?
When the music of Love Riot returns to fill your soul
The word is out that the reunion is on for the local 1990s band, Love Riot, and Lisa Mathews and “Young” Ron Campbell join Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to tell him how and why the band has reunited this month to make beautiful music again at the Creative Arts Alliance in Highlandtown on November 21st.
Celebrating the purple positivity of three consecutive Ravens wins
The record says the Baltimore Ravens are 4-5 but Luke Jones and Nestor go all “Baltimore Positive” in celebrating three wins in a row for the men of John Harbaugh after another win over the Minnesota Vikings and the possibilities of a AFC North title. It’s been a much better month for health and results but is this team really a Super Bowl contender?
Ravens just need to keep adding wins to their “scar tissue” in bewildering AFC
“We’re starting to hit our stride. It’s not a surprise to us. I think we’re playing to our potential now, and that has to be sustained.”
Ravens force three turnovers to grind to 27-19 win over Minnesota for third straight victory
Baltimore took advantage of plenty of Vikings mistakes to overcome a slow start and improve to 4-5 on season.
Lamar Jackson reminds “always room for improvement” after Ravens move closer to .500 mark with third straight win
Lamar Jackson reminds “always room for improvement” after Ravens move closer to .500 mark with third straight win
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens finally “starting to hit our stride” after three-takeaway effort in 27-19 win over Vikings
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens finally “starting to hit our stride” after three-takeaway effort in 27-19 win over Vikings
