Cleveland Browns insider Scott Petrak tells Nestor how Flacco won the job and Garrett stayed the course
Longtime Browns insider Scott Petrak tells Nestor how just how Joe Flacco came back to Cleveland and won the starting […]
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Laud and fraud: The hot seat of high expectations and low returns for John Harbaugh
When you’re expected to win the Super Bowl every year and somehow find more ways to squander the best talent in the NFL in crunch time than any other head coach in modern history, well…statistics somehow find you. The hideous Baltimore Ravens’ loss in Buffalo got John Harbaugh into stat memes for all of the wrong reasons for blowing games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the laud and fraud of his tenure and oversight in the aftermath of the another Bills debacle in Orchard Park.
Cleveland sports radio legend Munch Bishop gets real with Nestor about Flacco and Cleveland Browns situation with 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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Bradish return and emerging Beavers as Orioles play better baseball in September
The Orioles haven’t had a lot of good months this season but September has begun with some good news. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the Birds’ recent improvement – including five walk-off wins. The Dylan Beavers’ impressive start combined with the solid return of Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells to the starting rotation looms large for 2026 hopes in the spring.
Former HTS voice of Orioles Michael Reghi comes home from Cleveland to discuss Ripken, Davey Johnson and Camden Yards lore
Former HTS voice of Orioles Michael Reghi comes home from Cleveland to discuss his time with Cal Ripken, Davey Johnson and some Camden Yards lore of winning baseball in Baltimore. Oh, and some Browns and Joe Flacco, too!
Flacco earned this chance to beat Ravens by seizing opportunity in Cleveland
Longtime Browns insider Scott Petrak tells Nestor how just how Joe Flacco came back to Cleveland and won the starting quarterback job and defensive stalwart Myles Garrett stayed the course with owner Jimmy Haslam to get paid in Northern Ohio. But can they defeat the Ravens in Baltimore on Sunday?
Browns expectations are low for Joe but the threat is real
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.
Browns insider Daryl Ruiter brings Nestor current on state of Cleveland Browns and how Joe Flacco got here
The Baltimore Ravens are 0-1 and here comes Joe Flacco in a Cleveland Browns uniform. What are the odds? Longtime Northern Ohio sports reporter Daryl Ruiter brings Nestor current on the state of Cleveland Browns, Shadeur Sanders, the saga of Myles Garrett and how a new stadium in the suburbs is the bigger story on the Cuyahoga.
Madubuike dealing with ankle injury, but expected back at Ravens practice Thursday
Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike was one of three players to sit out Wednesday as Baltimore prepared for the home opener.
Kyle Van Noy on Ravens defense: “We’re doing everything we can to try to right the ship”
Kyle Van Noy on Ravens defense: “We’re doing everything we can to try to right the ship”
Zay Flowers on Ravens rebounding from Week 1: “We always come back and respond the way we need to”
Zay Flowers on Ravens rebounding from Week 1: “We always come back and respond the way we need to”
Lamar Jackson apologizes to Buffalo fan for shove, but urges to “keep your hands to yourself”
Lamar Jackson apologizes to Buffalo fan for shove, but urges to “keep your hands to yourself”
Marlon Humphrey says Ravens must mature on defense to close out games
Marlon Humphrey says Ravens must mature on defense to close out games
John Harbaugh on facing Joe Flacco: “He’s iconic in Baltimore football history”
John Harbaugh on facing Joe Flacco: “He’s iconic in Baltimore football history”
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Orioles Magic and Ravens tragic weekend in Buffalo
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.
No. 6 TastyNes Tour and WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Kooper’s North Seafood Gumbo
This is another one of the local dishes that Guy Fieri got turned on to by the locals at Slainte in Fell’s Point and now available at Kooper’s North as well. It’s heaven in a bowl. If you love gumbo, run don’t walk…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss instant Orioles Magic and memory of Cal 2131 Anniversary night Dodgers win
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.
An unlikely homecoming for Flacco as the great hope of Cleveland
The Baltimore Ravens are 0-1 and here comes Joe Flacco in a Cleveland Browns uniform. What are the odds? Longtime Northern Ohio sports reporter Daryl Ruiter brings Nestor current on the state of Cleveland Browns, Shadeur Sanders, the saga of Myles Garrett and how a new stadium in the suburbs is the bigger story on the Cuyahoga.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Ravens meltdown in Buffalo
They are the most talented team in the NFL by most measurements and that was on display for three quarters in Buffalo where the Baltimore Ravens were manhandling the Bills – until it all unraveled. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with all facets of the Orchard Park meltdown against Josh Allen to begin another promising purple season right where they left the last one.
When 40 points isn’t enough to win a game in Buffalo
It was a dominant and impressive offensive effort against the Buffalo Bills until it wasn’t good enough to win. Punt. Fumble. Punt. The fourth quarter finish wasn’t good enough for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in Orchard Park. Luke Jones and Nestor grade out a stunning 41-40 loss and look ahead.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss power of Ravens offensive attack in losing effort against Bills in Buffalo
It was a dominant and impressive offensive effort against the Buffalo Bills until it wasn’t good enough to win. Punt. Fumble. Punt. The fourth quarter finish wasn’t good enough for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in Orchard Park. Luke Jones and Nestor grade out a stunning 41-40 loss and look ahead.
And now the Cal 2131 30th Anniversary no-no Yamamoto miracle becomes a true Camden Yards classic walk-off memory
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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 1 loss at Buffalo
Jaire Alexander was hardly the only Baltimore defensive player to struggle, but he didn’t look ready to play after an extended summer absence.
No. 7 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Costas Inn Crab Imperial and Oysters Rockefeller
Two platters so nice that we had to think twice before we included them both in the 27th Anniversary TastyNes countdown. Our concert promoter pal Paul Manna bumped into Nestor at Costas Inn in Timonium and was given the royal treatment of Crab Imperial and Oysters Rockefeller in the new space at the racetrack.
Discussing our mutual disgust with Ravens inability to stop blowing big leads
They are the most talented team in the NFL by most measurements and that was on display for three quarters in Buffalo where the Baltimore Ravens were manhandling the Bills – until it all unraveled. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with all facets of the Orchard Park meltdown against Josh Allen to begin another promising purple season right where they left the last one.
From 30 years of Cal 2131 to no hit, to walk-off to WTF? A Baltimore weekend in sports to remember and forget
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.
Joe Flacco: Coming back to Baltimore to set the record straight on Cleveland
We’ve been writing about and talking to Joe Flacco about football since the day he was drafted in Baltimore in 2008. After an amazing December run in Cleveland in 2023, our Super Bowl XLVII MVP came back home to discuss what made his fairy tale ride with the Browns so special and to set the record straight on his Ravens’ fire and legacy as a winner.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss an unthinkable late loss by Ravens in Buffalo
The late, double-digit leads squandered by the Baltimore Ravens over the years continue to stack up as the men of John Harbaugh inexplicably choked away another winnable game in Buffalo on Sunday night. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss (another) unthinkable loss by the offensive Ravens who were defenseless late against Josh Allen and the Bills in Orchard Park. What the heck happened?
John Harbaugh takes deeper dive into Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse at Buffalo
John Harbaugh takes deeper dive into Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse at Buffalo
Kyle Hamilton discusses failures of Ravens defense in Week 1 collapse
Kyle Hamilton discusses failures of Ravens defense in Week 1 collapse
Lamar Jackson reacts to Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse in Buffalo
Lamar Jackson reacts to Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse in Buffalo
Who will explain how and why Ravens can’t stop beating themselves?
The late, double-digit leads squandered by the Baltimore Ravens over the years continue to stack up as the men of John Harbaugh inexplicably choked away another winnable game in Buffalo on Sunday night. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss (another) unthinkable loss by the offensive Ravens who were defenseless late against Josh Allen and the Bills in Orchard Park. What the heck happened?
Allen McCallum and Nestor discuss the legend of Cal Ripken, 2131, Davey Johnson and Orioles Magic on Saturday night at Camden Yards
It was quite a Saturday in Birdland. The day began with news of the death of Orioles player and manager Davey Johnson and ended with a near no-hitter and an old-school “Magic” win over the Dodgers in the aftermath of a massive 30th Anniversary celebration of Cal Ripken and 2131. Our Allen McCallum was at Camden Yards on Saturday night and was the WNST clubhouse reporter in 1996 and 1997 when Davey led rare winning teams during the Angelos era. This is a deep dive on Orioles lore and history.
Ravens choke away season opener in stunning 41-40 loss in Buffalo
Despite dominating much of the night, Baltimore blew a 40-25 lead in the final five minutes on Sunday night.
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse and 41-40 loss to Buffalo
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse and 41-40 loss to Buffalo
The Peter Principles (Ch. 4) – The Dumb Dumb error begins in Baltimore
The Ballad of Davey Johnson begins in Baltimore in 1996. All he ever did was win baseball games. He and Peter Angelos never agreed on much. And then he was gone. Here’s the whole story through the eyes of the journalists who covered it.
For the love of the 1975 Baltimore Colts
With the 1975 Baltimore Colts reunion coming later this month, it was appropriate to reach out to the other biggest Bert Jones fan in the sports journalism community by inviting one-time Baltimore Colts beat writer for The Evening Sun, Clark Judge, back to talk Memorial Stadium, Lamar Jackson’s quest to win a Super Bowl and the long waiting in Buffalo as another NFL season begins.
Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparation before Ravens take on Bills in Buffalo to start season
What will it take for Ravens to win in Buffalo? Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparation before Ravens take
When something Magic happens on 30th Anniversary of Cal 2131 and day of Davey Johnson’s death
It was quite a Saturday in Birdland. The day began with news of the death of Orioles player and manager Davey Johnson and ended with a near no-hitter and an old-school “Magic” win over the Dodgers in the aftermath of a massive 30th Anniversary celebration of Cal Ripken and 2131. Our Allen McCallum was at Camden Yards on Saturday night and was the WNST clubhouse reporter in 1996 and 1997 when Davey led rare winning teams during the Angelos era. This is a deep dive on Orioles lore and history.
Mark Mussina returns to discuss Orioles collapse, Cal 2131 memories and the unappreciated greatness of Lamar Jackson
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.
