Friday, May 3, 2024

Pimlico

Sports Philosophy 101: “If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying”

Luke Jones and Nestor tackle the Baffert doping situation with Medina Spirit and Preakness – and ethics far beyond horse racing in sports and what we expect from fair contests we wager on...

Who gets cheated when cheaters cheat and still get to play?

Does Bob Baffert win too much to be honest? Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the ramifications of doping in sports when mixed with gambling and public perception.

Why can’t the Preakness be like the Kentucky Derby for City of Baltimore?

Former WBAL sportscaster Greg Sher joins Nestor for a conversation about the future of horse racing at Pimlico after another beautiful weekend at Churchill Downs watching Bob Baffert win another Kentucky Derby.

Baffert says his Spirit is ready for another trip to Baltimore and Old Hilltop

Legendary Triple Crown-winning horse racing trainer Bob Baffert joins Nestor to discuss incredible story of Medina Spirit coming to Preakness off a legendary win at the Kentucky Derby.

So just what is the future of horse racing and Preakness in Maryland?

Because it's Philadelphia Week, we go north to visit with longtime friend and Baltimorean Dick Jerardi, who updates us on the ponies, Penn State and what it's like to hear Eagles fans moan. And one day, he'll give Nestor that tour of The Palestra and eat a proper cheesesteak.

EPISODE 258: Rosenberg tells us why Preakness and future of Pimlico matter for Baltimore

Saving the Preakness and horse racing for Baltimore has always been high on our agenda. The path to doing that has never been easy but we're getting closer every day...

Cole tells Don and Nestor why and how Preakness is staying in Baltimore

Want to know all of the facts about the new deal that will keep Preakness in Baltimore? Here you go...

EPISODE 69: Cole tells Don and Nestor why and how Preakness is staying in Baltimore

Want to know all of the facts about the new deal that will keep Preakness in Baltimore? Here you go...

5 Ws and 1 H

It's easy to call the 134th Preakness a failure, but it would be more prudent to give the Maryland Jockey Club another year or two to see what can be done to bring the masses back to Pimlico.  The...

I’m betting on Papa Clem again…

For all of the reasons that I mentioned two weeks ago when the horses turned for home at Churchill Downs, I'm betting on Papa Clem again today. And, just because Clem Florio loved women as much as I do,...
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Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Orioles held to just three hits in 2-0 defeat to Yankees

Baltimore had no answers for New York starter Luis Gil, who pitched a career-high 6 1/3 shutout innings.

As Means and Bradish return, Orioles place Rodriguez on IL with shoulder inflammation

The 24-year-old "was sore a little more than normal after his start" against the Yankees on Monday.

Making Nasty Nestor pay in Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles stacking wins against the New York Yankees and beating "Nasty" Nestor Cortes with a great effort from Dean Kremer and a depleted bullpen on Tuesday night at Camden Yards.

Kremer, shorthanded bullpen pitch Orioles to 4-2 win over Yankees

Dean Kremer tossed seven innings of two-run ball while Jacob Webb earned the save against the heart of New York's order.

Ravens exercise fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh

The 2021 first-round pick is now set to make $13.251 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.
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