Chapter 7: Finally, a 1983 World Series crown for Baltimore
You know you’re a real Baltimore Orioles fan if 1983 feels like yesterday…
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Chapter 6: Baseball punched me a ticket to see The World
Ever watch a baseball game from far away and think: “It’d be cool to see that ballpark?” That was what inspired Nestor to see the world and chase Baltimore sports anywhere a plane would take him. And that was long before 30 MLB ballparks in 30 days in 2015.
Chapter 5: The Orioles and Colts weren’t the only teams that mattered to a kid who loved Baltimore sports
Nestor admits to “cheating” on the local teams with the Oilers, Phillies and Padres as a kid. You didn’t have to love Baltimore teams to love sports. In many cases, you were forced to import your sport!
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss a dud Super Bowl and cable TV ecosystem that powers modern sports
It’s the one event we all watch but now that football season is over and we turn toward the rest of the sports landscape, what you watch is predicated on what you’re willing to pay for to subscribe. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the remnants of a dud Super Bowl and former cable TV ecosystem that powers modern sports streaming and confuses the hell out of the rest of us…
Streaming away the NFL season
It’s the one event we all watch but now that football season is over and we turn toward the rest of the sports landscape, what you watch is predicated on what you’re willing to pay for to subscribe. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the remnants of a dud Super Bowl and former cable TV ecosystem that powers modern sports streaming and confuses the hell out of the rest of us…
Nestor gets all details of Verizon Super Bowl Fan Fest in Baltimore on game day from Chris Serico
We spoke with Baltimore Ravens’ legend Jamal Lewis earlier in the week about the big Verizon Fan Fest on Super Bowl Sunday and your invitation to join him downtown to watch the big game. Now, Nestor gets all details about this nationwide “World’s Biggest Viewing Party” and all of the family game day fun from Chris Serico, who gives him the inspiration for the party.
NFL player turned broadcaster Ross Tucker talks Lamar, King Henry and long offseason for Ravens after disappointment
Former NFL offensive lineman-turned-broadcast Ross Tucker has called as many football games as anyone this season and joins Nestor to discuss the tough exit for the Ravens and Lamar Jackson, and the difficulty of being the player who drops the ball with the game on the line. He also brings a special Valentine’s Day message.
All details of Verizon Super Bowl Fan Fest in Baltimore on game day
We spoke with Baltimore Ravens’ legend Jamal Lewis earlier in the week about the big Verizon Fan Fest on Super Bowl Sunday and your invitation to join him downtown to watch the big game. Now, Nestor gets all details about this nationwide “World’s Biggest Viewing Party” and all of the family game day fun from Chris Serico, who gives him the inspiration for the party.
Ross Tucker: Lamar hasn’t played his best football in January
Former NFL offensive lineman-turned-broadcast Ross Tucker has called as many football games as anyone this season and joins Nestor to discuss the tough exit for the Ravens and Lamar Jackson, and the difficulty of being the player who drops the ball with the game on the line. He also brings a special Valentine’s Day message.
Now, Ravens fans will watch as Mahomes attempts to win three in a row
It turns out that the “Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen” debate for MVP was a tad bit premature. As Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another Mahomes and Kelce Super Bowl in New Orleans, we wonder what it’s going to take for another AFC team (and quarterback) to break through in the Taylor Swift era.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss football passion and Ravens thud against Eagles before bye week
College players fighting on stadiums fields all over America, Justin Tucker missing field goals and the Ravens taking on a fifth loss amidst a wave of cheesesteak eaters in green Eagles jerseys in downtown Baltimore. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the leftover turkey, football passion and quieting the mind as bye week concerns for the NFL locals add up to difficult decisions for management.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 13 loss to Philadelphia
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with Baltimore going into its bye week at 8-5.
Bye and bye, figuring out five losses for the Ravens paving a road for January
College players fighting on stadiums fields all over America, Justin Tucker missing field goals and the Ravens taking on a fifth loss amidst a wave of cheesesteak eaters in green Eagles jerseys in downtown Baltimore. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the leftover turkey, football passion and quieting the mind as bye week concerns for the NFL locals add up to difficult decisions for management.
Ravens’ biggest concerns headlined Sunday’s loss to Philadelphia, but can they be fixed?
Baltimore’s guards struggled dramatically against the Eagles’ defensive line on Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens fifth loss of season to Eagles and bye week issues for Men of Harbaugh
After the fifth loss of the season to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive struggles, defensive breakdowns and the withering special teams of the Baltimore Ravens as a much-needed bye week comes for The Men of John Harbaugh.
John Harbaugh says Ravens offensive line remains “pretty well set” despite recent struggles
John Harbaugh says Ravens offensive line remains “pretty well set” despite recent struggles
The losses are suddenly adding up for the Ravens
After the fifth loss of the season to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive struggles, defensive breakdowns and the withering special teams of the Baltimore Ravens as a much-needed bye week comes for The Men of John Harbaugh.
Roquan Smith says Ravens will take advantage of “reset button” with Week 14 bye
Roquan Smith says Ravens will take advantage of “reset button” with Week 14 bye
Offense, special teams falter as Ravens stagger into bye week with 24-19 loss to Philadelphia
The offense struggled after a fast start and Justin Tucker missed two field goals and an extra point as Baltimore fell to 8-5.
Marlon Humphrey discusses defensive effort in Ravens’ Week 13 loss to Philadelphia
Marlon Humphrey discusses defensive effort in Ravens’ Week 13 loss to Philadelphia
Justin Tucker discusses his latest woes to cost Ravens in Sunday’s loss to Eagles
Justin Tucker discusses his latest woes to cost Ravens in Sunday’s loss to Eagles
Lamar Jackson on Ravens falling 1 1/2 games behind Pittsburgh: “We need to worry about us”
Lamar Jackson on Ravens falling 1 1/2 games behind Pittsburgh: “We need to worry about us”
John Harbaugh discusses disappointment of Ravens’ loss to Eagles
John Harbaugh discusses disappointment of Ravens’ loss to Eagles
#ColumnNes: The Eagles kicked Ravens’ mystique into the Inner Harbor on Sunday
The Ravens encountered the No. 1 defense in the NFL and lost the fight. The Eagles are a balanced football team. The Ravens run defense was gashed. And the greatest kicker in history of the sport has lost his mojo. The Baltimore Ravens have a lot to think about over the next two weeks.
Could Eagles and Ravens be a bird’s eye preview of Super Bowl in February?
As regional rivalries go, this would be a lot more interesting if these two teams played more often but rarely have the stakes been higher for a Philadelphia vs. Baltimore matchup. Luke Jones and Nestor preview Eagles at Ravens and review a full Thanksgiving plate of turkeys – on and off the field – and football leftovers.
Ravens don’t activate Pierce for Sunday’s game, place two on injured reserve
Tight end Charlie Kolar fractured his right forearm in last Monday’s win in Los Angeles.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 13 showdown with Philadelphia
Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley are the first 1,300-yard rushers to meet in a season in 12 years.
Luke Jones and Nestor preview Eagles at Ravens and a full Thanksgiving plate of football
As regional rivalries go, this would be a lot more interesting if these two teams played more often but rarely have the stakes been higher for a Philadelphia vs. Baltimore matchup. Luke Jones and Nestor preview Eagles at Ravens and review a full Thanksgiving plate of turkeys – on and off the field – and football leftovers.
Smith ready to return, but Van Noy doubtful as Ravens near showdown with Philadelphia
Kyle Van Noy missed the entire practice week with neck and hamstring injuries.
Ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta joins Luke Jones and Nestor for a WWE time travel of wrestling tales
Hall of Fame wrestling ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta joins Luke Jones and Nestor for a spirited WWE time travelogue of wrestling tales and memories for anyone who ever watched “Championship Wrestling” on Channel 45 every Saturday afternoon at 4pm.
Kyle Hamilton says all-around effort sets Philadelphia receivers apart from other teams
Kyle Hamilton says all-around effort sets Philadelphia receivers apart from other teams
Odafe Oweh excited for Ravens to add Michael Pierce back into defensive line mix
Odafe Oweh excited for Ravens to add Michael Pierce back into defensive line mix
Lamar Jackson says he always expected Rashod Bateman to make big plays for Ravens offense
Lamar Jackson says he always expected Rashod Bateman to make big plays for Ravens offense
John Harbaugh says vision sets Saquon Barkley apart from other NFL running backs
John Harbaugh says vision sets Saquon Barkley apart from other NFL running backs
Ravens designate Pierce to return from IR, welcome back R. Smith to practice
Veteran nose tackle Michael Pierce was placed on injured reserve with a calf injury in late October.
Luke Jones and Nestor praise defensive effort against Herbert and Chargers in big Ravens win in Los Angeles
Luke Jones and Nestor praise defensive effort against Herbert and Chargers in big Ravens win in Los Angeles
Finding a way to win without Roquan
The collective effort of the Baltimore Ravens’ defense shined in Los Angeles in a big win over Justin Herbert and the Chargers but most impressive was the ability to play and win without the anchor of the unit in Roquan Smith. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the short week before Saquon Barkley and teh Eagles arrive.
A professional wrestling life and Bodyslams from inside the squared circle with Gary Michael Cappetta
Hall of Fame wrestling ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta joins Luke Jones and Nestor for a spirited WWE time travelogue of wrestling tales and memories for anyone who ever watched “Championship Wrestling” on Channel 45 every Saturday afternoon at 4pm.
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
For Ravens, Roquan injury and stopping Herbert move to Monday night prime time
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
