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In an extended chat with longtime WJZ sports director Mark Viviano, we discuss the role of the modern media and why the questions for the important people are so important. Especially for two kids from Baltimore and St. Louis, who had their childhood teams taken away by the NFL monsters and goblins named Irsay, Bidwill and Kroenke.
From the paddock at Churchill Downs to the mortgage industry, one-time aspiring WBAL sportscaster Greg Sher returns to sports media as Preakness week comes down the stretch with Nestor, who remains antsy about the future of horse racing and the impact this Triple Crown series can have on Pimlico and Baltimore. Oh, and Sher shared some words about John Harbaugh and the future of the Ravens and Orioles as well…
Sports fashion is always subjective and Luke Jones and Nestor usually have strong opinions on weak ownership and league cash grabs whenever teams role out a “new look” with alternate jerseys, helmets and colors. This time, however, both agreed they were mostly pleasantly underwhelmed about the over-hyped “Next Flight” branding of the new Baltimore Ravens’ markings. Subtle, and fine…
The lords of the realm will be back in full force as Major League Baseball is once again staring at a less-than-desirable labor war brewing between the players and owners. Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports gets Nestor primed for the MLB season on the field and how the contentious labor situation will inevitably affect this season and everything that follows.
The lords of the realm will be back in full force as Major League Baseball is once again staring at a less-than-desirable labor war brewing between the players and owners. Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports gets Nestor primed for the MLB season on the field and how the contentious labor situation will inevitably affect this season and everything that follows.
It was 18 years of one message and that’s a long time for anyone, anywhere to be in charge of a billion dollar operation. Pikesville native and longtime Tampa sportswriter Joel Poiley joins Nestor in the aftermath of The Harbaugh Era to discuss changes in sports leadership over the years and the Ravens’ future in the hands of new blood.
It was 18 years of one message and that’s a long time for anyone, anywhere to be in charge of a billion dollar operation. Pikesville native and longtime Tampa sportswriter Joel Poiley joins Nestor in the aftermath of The Harbaugh Era to discuss changes in sports leadership over the years and the Ravens’ future in the hands of new blood.
On Tuesday afternoon, Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti fired John Harbaugh. Luke Jones and Nestor gathered immediately to react to a surreal afternoon in Owings Mills.
On Tuesday afternoon, Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti fired John Harbaugh. Luke Jones and Nestor gathered immediately to react to a surreal afternoon in Owings Mills.
As the College Playoffs big boys square off once again and other programs sit on the outside, Leonard Raskin and Nestor the discuss the modern diagram for for the system and lament another lost weekend with the Ravens as the season continues to disappoint Baltimore fans.
As the College Playoffs big boys square off once again and other programs sit on the outside, Leonard Raskin and Nestor the discuss the modern diagram for for the system and lament another lost weekend with the Ravens as the season continues to disappoint Baltimore fans.
They met as young sportswriters in early 1984 here at The News American right before the landscape of the NFL began changing. Longtime St. Louis sportswriter Jeff Gordon joins former colleague Nestor for a Mayflower journey on losing franchises and winning championships – and still losing franchises. From Colts to Cardinals to Rams to Ravens to Inglewood…
Do you know who Catie Griggs is and what she does? How about Sashi Brown? Well, they are the millionaires who run your “local” sports franchise as the “caretaker” for billionaires David Rubenstein, Michael Arougheti and Steve Bisciotti. Nestor heard from them this week, even if they didn’t care to meet him for $100 a throw…
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.
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.
They met as young sportswriters in early 1984 here at The News American right before the landscape of the NFL began changing. Longtime St. Louis sportswriter Jeff Gordon joins former colleague Nestor for a Mayflower journey on losing franchises and winning championships – and still losing franchises. From Colts to Cardinals to Rams to Ravens to Inglewood…
Do you know who Catie Griggs is and what she does? How about Sashi Brown? Well, they are the millionaires who run your “local” sports franchise as the “caretaker” for billionaires David Rubenstein, Michael Arougheti and Steve Bisciotti. Nestor heard from them this week, even if they didn’t care to meet him for $100 a throw…
First, the Baltimore Orioles had a gruesome April and pitching injuries that led onto the field and now the Ravens are 1-5 and trying to get Lamar Jackson (and lots of others) back onto the field to rescue the season. Recovering Tampa via Baltimore sportswriter Joel Poiley brings his Orioles and Ravens passion and wisdom home for a deep dive chat with Nestor about life as a local sports fan during this tough year.
Cleveland sports radio legend Munch Bishop gets real with Nestor about how and why Joe Flacco is leading the Browns this weekend and the results of the tumultuous offseason negotiation with franchise defensive pass rusher Myles Garrett.
Cleveland sports radio legend Munch Bishop gets real with Nestor about how and why Joe Flacco is leading the Browns this weekend and the results of the tumultuous offseason negotiation with franchise defensive pass rusher Myles Garrett.
The 30th Anniversary of Cal Ripken’s 2131 celebration brought Camden Yards to life on Saturday – and that was before the incredible baseball game that was a prelude to a tremendous thud for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in Buffalo. Leonard Raskin tells Nestor why he left a Yamamoto no-hitter in progress.
A bunch of Orioles fans showed up at Camden Yards to honor the 30th Anniversary of the miraculous Cal Ripken Iron Man streak and witnessed several more baseball miracles and memories on Saturday night against Yamamoto and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is it a Top 5 all-time night at The Yard? Luke Jones and Nestor give it the full Baltimore baseball history treatment.
A bunch of Orioles fans showed up at Camden Yards to honor the 30th Anniversary of the miraculous Cal Ripken Iron Man streak and witnessed several more baseball miracles and memories on Saturday night against Yamamoto and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is it a Top 5 all-time night at The Yard? Luke Jones and Nestor give it the full Baltimore baseball history treatment.
The 30th Anniversary of Cal Ripken’s 2131 celebration brought Camden Yards to life on Saturday – and that was before the incredible baseball game that was a prelude to a tremendous thud for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in Buffalo. Leonard Raskin tells Nestor why he left a Yamamoto no-hitter in progress.
Three decades after doing sports radio here at WNST-AM 1570, it’s always a pleasure to welcome Mark Mussina (yes, he’s the younger brother of Hall of Famer Mike Mussina) back to Baltimore share his wisdom of a life in sports and observation. Always insightful, humorous and teaches us something we didn’t know.
When it’s been as lousy as it has been for as long as it has been, we all realized the Baltimore Orioles rebuild and retool under new ownership could be a “work in progress.” Georgetown sports business professor and one-time leader of the Birdland sales and business operation Marty Conway discusses this tumultuous time in MLB for media, money and labor peace whilst Camden Yards gets renovated and David Rubenstein tries to figure out a baseball franchise presumably with Mike Elias still picking players.
When it’s been as lousy as it has been for as long as it has been, we all realized the Baltimore Orioles rebuild and retool under new ownership could be a “work in progress.” Georgetown sports business professor and one-time leader of the Birdland sales and business operation Marty Conway discusses this tumultuous time in MLB for media, money and labor peace whilst Camden Yards gets renovated and David Rubenstein tries to figure out a baseball franchise presumably with Mike Elias still picking players.
Three decades after doing sports radio here at WNST-AM 1570, it’s always a pleasure to welcome Mark Mussina (yes, he’s the younger brother of Hall of Famer Mike Mussina) back to Baltimore share his wisdom of a life in sports and observation. Always insightful, humorous and teaches us something we didn’t know.
Is the “risk” real in the case of Samuel Basallo signing an 8-year contract less than eight days into his MLB career? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Orioles’ first long-term deal of the David Rubenstein era and the philosophy on both sides for future signings.
Is the “risk” real in the case of Samuel Basallo signing an 8-year contract less than eight days into his MLB career? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Orioles’ first long-term deal of the David Rubenstein era and the philosophy on both sides for future signings.
You know it’s a Major when we’re talking golf with Forest Park golf pro R.J. Sheppard, who gets Nestor ready for The Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland this weekend and stokes the excitement of next month’s BMW Championship coming back to Caves Valley.
You know it’s a Major when we’re talking golf with Forest Park golf pro R.J. Sheppard, who gets Nestor ready for The Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland this weekend and stokes the excitement of next month’s BMW Championship coming back to Caves Valley.
It’s always a pleasure to reconvene to talk sports with our old ballpark reporter and Skipjacks’ hockey goon squad pal Howard Scher of Duct Doctors on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Even though Stanley Cup season is here, this one from Greenmount Station in Hampstead is a deep dive on the Orioles’ last-place reality – on and off the field – and the continued support of Baltimore sports fans over five decades of awfulness.
It’s always a pleasure to reconvene to talk sports with our old ballpark reporter and Skipjacks’ hockey goon squad pal Howard Scher of Duct Doctors on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Even though Stanley Cup season is here, this one from Greenmount Station in Hampstead is a deep dive on the Orioles’ last-place reality – on and off the field – and the continued support of Baltimore sports fans over five decades of awfulness.
Longtime Sacramento Bee sports editor Tom Couzens comes home to Baltimore to talk Orioles and newspaper history as his baseball team has finally made it to him after leaving Ocean City and Maryland four decades ago as a one-time colleague of Nestor’s at The News American and Sportsf1rst.
Longtime Sacramento Bee sports editor Tom Couzens comes home to Baltimore to talk Orioles and newspaper history as his baseball team has finally made it to him after leaving Ocean City and Maryland four decades ago as a one-time colleague of Nestor’s at The News American and Sportsf1rst.
Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth.
Streaming, screaming, ducking, hiding, reporting and opining. Mark Viviano and Luke Jones join Nestor for a spirited chat about Orioles expectations and local media attrition in Baltimore at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth.
If you love the Maryland Terps, you know the recruiting work of longtime Assistant Coach Orlando “Bino” Ranson. Nestor has often told the 1989 story of drafting him Number One overall in a frigid Golden Ring Middle School gym when Bino was 11 years old on a Golden Ring Junior house league team. They finally sat down at Costas Inn to talk about it 36 years later…
