Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets
Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets
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Lawrence Gowan of Styx talks music, songs, Canadian love and why classic rock still matters before Lyric and Ocean City gigs this weekend
With Styx returning to The Lyric on September 13th and O.C. Bike Week on the 14th, Nestor called upon the only member of the band to never do his show. The great Canadian pianist, singer and classic rock guru Lawrence Gowan talks about his role in the band and its enduring ability to rock and create new music.
Lofgren still finding the Mountains to climb off E Street as The Boss returns to Baltimore
Silver Spring native and lifer musician Nils Lofgren joins Nestor for a candid conversation about his latest work, “Mountains,” released in the middle of a worldwide tour with Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band that comes to Oriole Park at Camden Yards this Friday.
A September Holliday? Getting the Orioles right and Lamar back on the practice field
Our intrepid sports reporter Luke Jones spent Monday on the practice field of Owings Mills wondering where Lamar Jackson was and then watched the Orioles take another beating at Fenway. We thought September was supposed to be fun? Luke joined Nestor for a discussion about finding pitching and the youth of Jackson Holliday.
Adam Teicher of ESPN Kansas City reviews another Mahomes victory over Lamar and Ravens to start NFL campaign
Long-time Chiefs insider and historian Adam Teicher of ESPN Kansas City reviews another Mahomes victory over Lamar and Ravens to start the NFL campaign.
Heading to Heads & Tails 5K Doggie Dash for Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce?
Local insurance specialist and Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commer John Kneisly joined Nestor to discussed various community events and initiatives, including the 5K Run, Walk, and Doggy Dash on September 22, which supports Reed’s Rescue, a dog rescue organization.
Lamar Jackson, Kyle Van Noy sit out practice as Ravens begin Week 2 preparations
Head coach John Harbaugh wouldn’t disclose why his franchise quarterback wasn’t taking part on Monday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the slump and words of Adley Rutschman as Orioles continue to scuffle
Now entering a third month as one of the worst position players in Major League Baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder when – or if – the phenom first overall pick and the former Adley Rutschman will re-emerge in time to lead the Baltimore Orioles into October. Meanwhile, the Birds are off to Fenway Park as the bats remain silent.
John Harbaugh takes final look back at Ravens’ Week 1 loss in Kansas City
John Harbaugh takes final look back at Ravens’ Week 1 loss in Kansas City
Mary Drexler and John Martin educate Nestor on Responsible Gaming Month and football wagering season
Mary Drexler and John Martin discuss the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling assistance, offerings and resources to help a loved one in need with this addiction. Nestor asks lots of questions and wonders what happens if (or when?) you call the 1-800-Gambler helpline. With football back, it’s time to have a serious talk about limits.
What happened to Rutsch in the clutch?
Now entering a third month as one of the worst position players in Major League Baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder when – or if – the phenom first overall pick and the former Adley Rutschman will re-emerge in time to lead the Baltimore Orioles into October. Meanwhile, the Birds are off to Fenway Park as the bats remain silent.
The Ravens from the Kansas City point of view…
Adam Teicher of ESPN Kansas City reviews another Mahomes victory over Lamar and Ravens to start NFL campaign
Falling into flavors of fall and finding relief
Well, of course there’s a pumpkin spice line of flavors at Far & Dotter and Curio Wellness for the fall! Wendy Bronfein, our Chief Cannabis Officer, updates Nestor on fall flavors and Fireball and provides more education for folks who need topical pain relief with Move line.
The long-term challenge for Orioles of Rubenstein to compete with deep-pocketed Yankees
Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets
Bringing the mystery of Aaron Rodgers to light in unauthorized biography “Out Of Darkness”
Author Ian O’Connor tells his journalism trail in writing new Aaron Rodgers unauthorized biography
Former Ravens center Matt Skura: “I believe Lamar Jackson will win a Super Bowl in Baltimore”
Former Ravens center Matt Skura joins Nestor from his home in Carolina to discuss life with Lamar, piecing together a young offensive line and running the ball and beating the Chiefs in Kansas City on Thursday night to kickoff the NFL season.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 1 loss in Kansas City
Illegal formation madness aside, Ronnie Stanley was a bright spot for an offensive line with plenty of concerns overall.
Do you miss the WNST Text Service for breaking sports news? (We do, too!)
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the WNST Service and the history of breaking sports news in Baltimore. And when and how it’ll be soon be returning and better than ever…
Being ‘well read’ does not include banning books in American libraries
Our favorite librarian advocate Meghan McCorkell of the Enoch Pratt Free Library tells Nestor about all of the cool, modern ways our local institution is serving our citizens and defending the rights of authors and the community to access books.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and losing to Mahomes again in Kansas CIty
Patrick Mahomes has been a problem for every team in the NFL. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ defensive effort in Kansas City after Thursday’s 27-20 loss to the Chiefs and whether they’ll get another chance in January.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh, clock management and penalities on offensive line in loss to Chiefs
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh, clock management and penalities on offensive line in loss to Chiefs
The hope of Rubenstein in aftermath of Free The Birds and Angelos
Communications executive, recovering journalist and Orioles lifer Greg Abel returns to talk at length about the hopes of Baltimore baseball fans with a great team on the field and new ownership at the helm. Oh, and when Nestor is getting his press credentials back at Camden Yards…
Sharing our memories of the Baltimore Stallions and Grey Cup glory in CFL
Local author and Towson media professor Ron Snyder shares more memories from his book on the Baltimore Stallions and the two CFL Grey Cup years in the mid 1990s and invites folks to his new documentary screening and discussion on the team’s football impact on Baltimore sports history. It premiers at Towson University on September 24.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles weekend after loss to woeful White Sox
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
ColumnNes: In the end, the Ravens came close but was it really a close game?
What is there to say about any Week 1 game in NFL in any year? It’s always choppy, sloppy and stoppy. And that’s just the officiating…
Another long road awaits Ravens for next shot to prove Kansas City isn’t their “kryptonite”
“They’re not my kryptonite.” Roughly 30 minutes after the Ravens lost Thursday’s 27-20 heartbreaker to Kansas City by an Isaiah
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens coming up an unlikely foot short in Kansas City in NFL kickoff
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens coming up an unlikely foot short against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Kansas City ito kickoff the NFL season.
Evaluating Ravens defense after another loss to Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes has been a problem for every team in the NFL. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ defensive effort in Kansas City after Thursday’s 27-20 loss to the Chiefs and whether they’ll get another chance in January.
The curious clock management of Harbaugh and Ravens after another Chiefs loss
Tick, tock. The Ravens were down 10 points in the fourth quarter and didn’t seem to be hasty. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the coaching decisions of John Harbaugh, clock management and the penalties to Ronnie Stanley and the offensive line in another loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The balancing act of Orioles manager Brandon Hyde with moving parts
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
When an un-Likely inch is a foot in Kansas City…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens coming up an unlikely foot short against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Kansas City to kickoff the NFL season.
Ravens lose by a toe in heartbreaking 27-20 final to Kansas City to open 2024 season
Lamar Jackson’s touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely with no time left was overturned by replay review.
Lamar Jackson discusses coming up short against Kansas City in season opener
Lamar Jackson discusses coming up short against Kansas City in season opener
Ravens’ Likely reflects on overturned TD that would have made big night even more spectacular
The third-year tight end had nine catches for 111 yards and a touchdown before a second touchdown was overturned.
Isaiah Likely talks about disappointing end to his big Week 1 performance in Kansas City
Isaiah Likely talks about disappointing end to his big Week 1 performance in Kansas City
Roquan Smith reflects on defensive performance in Ravens’ 27-20 loss to Chiefs
Roquan Smith reflects on defensive performance in Ravens’ 27-20 loss to Chiefs
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ heartbreaking defeat in Kansas City
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ heartbreaking defeat in Kansas City
Irish drinks, American football and Ravens season
Freshly back from Ireland with his son’s doctorate education on the other side of the pond, our financial insider Leonard Raskin visits with Nestor on the eve of another exciting season of Baltimore Ravens football.
Seven Ravens predictions for the 2024 season
What’s next for Kyle Hamilton after he was a first-team All-Pro safety in his second season?
Ravens place rookie RB Rasheen Ali on IR, sign ILB Josh Ross to 53-man roster
In addition to promoting Ross, Baltimore elevated two others to help out on special teams in the season opener.
