Friday, May 10, 2024

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Taking a long walk with John Feinstein on The National Anthem at sporting events and race in America

Decorated author John Feinstein joins Nestor and Don for further discussion on a recent column in The Washington Post regarding Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks dispatching with an American tradition.

Telling the story of Jackie Robinson a century later through the eyes of a dozen authors

Civil rights historian Michael Long has compiled these essays of Jackie Robinson, a complicated man who navigated an even more complicated world that both celebrated and despised him. Great stuff on his relationship with Richard Nixon in this one.

The EST of WWE gets serious on women in the squared circle and helping Special Olympics

She is the toast of the WWE after winning the Royal Rumble and with her sights set on Wrestlemania 37, Biana Belair joins us to talk about the rigors of the ring and the benefits of helping others.

How do you bet against Tom Brady in a Super Bowl?

Legendary handicapper Brandon Lang breaks down the spread and the intangibles in Super Bowl LV. The Goat and The Kid have produced quite a matchup for Las Vegas types.

How does Tom Brady keep doing this?

Author Gary Myers joins Nestor to discuss how Tom Brady keeps doing this

Hockey and Buffalo and the Caps and a Rich history

Let Newsday sportswriter and Caps historian Ted Starkey preview us on the NHL season while discussing his years as a Buffalo Bills fan – and front office member.

Going full dissident on baseball and the world of sports

Author and essayist Howard Bryant provides some backdrop as a former sports writer watching politics and a plague make its way onto the field amidst racial strife in America. Even for those who want to "stick to sports"...

Grieving the loss of Calvert Hall and Loyola on Thanksgiving Day

A tradition unlike any other, the cancellation of the Turkey Bowl makes this a silent pigskin holiday pausing a passionate local rivalry. Former Delegate Todd Schuler discusses the rich history of this local football grudge match and Cardinals and...

Life in the basketball fast break lane

From Baltimore to Philadelphia to Showtime, legendary basketball coach and unapologetic offensive guru Paul Westhead discusses speed on the court and The System.

The sacrifice of Colin Kaepernick in the fight for social justice in the modern NFL

Baltimore author Mike Freeman discusses life as a Mt. St. Joe student and lifer NFL writer. His new book "Football's Fearless Activists" chronicles The Knee, the words of Donald Trump and the machine of the National Football League.
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Latest News

Is new ownership connect making a splash with Orioles fans?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the poor look and luck of the hideous City Connect jerseys, the never-was Nats-Orioles rivalry and the pending David Rubenstein splash act on Friday night at Camden Yards.

Orioles run support suddenly nowhere to be found for No. 1 starter Burnes

Baltimore has scored a total of two runs over the last three games Corbin Burnes has started.

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.

Finding some relief in the back of the bullpen

With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they're leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?

Seeing the Orioles resurgence from the D.C. side

Dave Preston of WTOP tells Nestor about the temperature for an Orioles rebirth and resurgence in Washington suburbs and previews Nats series in The District.

As the rookies get orientated in Owings Mills, we look around rest of NFL

As the Baltimore Ravens welcome a new rookie class and another summer of high expectations, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the other AFC North foes and who is doing what and where in the NFL as hope abounds around the league.

Always getting Weis about safety and saving lives in stores

Safety specialist Jason Kaufman of Weis Markets discusses consumer safety and saving lives in Maryland stores. Nestor gets an education on modern AED devices and what happens when an emergency happens in a store.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following rookie camp

Nate Wiggins and the rest of Baltimore's rookie class gathered in Owings Mills this past weekend.
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