MASN’s Orioles Play-by-Play man Ben Wagner joins Andy Pollin to discuss the team’s recent struggles in the start of the season along with the team being plagued with injuries. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com .To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 09, 2025•22 min
Andy begins with the Nuggets firing of coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth with 3 games to go. (16:55) Some more wrap-up from the NCAA Tournament, including Danny Hurley on his own maturity. (39:02) Masters preview from Scott Van Pelt, and the draft stock of Shadeur Sanders. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check us out on twitte...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Andy recaps Florida's win over Houston in the National Championship game. (21:31) Geno Auriemma and Dan Patrick on becoming the old guys in their professions. (36:16) More NCAA Tournament wrap-up, and Barry Svrluga's theory on a possible early retirement for Alex Ovechkin. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Andy spends the first half of the show starts with the sights and sounds of Alex Ovechkin's magical night on Long Island. (40:15) A preview of tonight's Florida/Houston national championship game, and why Buzz Williams might not be the long term answer for Maryland. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC a...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Andy starts with Ovi now just 3 goals away from Gretzky, and Kevin Willard just wants everyone to move on. (19:41) Highlights from Buzz Williams' introductory press conference at Maryland. (36:43) More NFL Draft/Shadeur Sanders talk, and Adam Peters on his journey to Washington from the Field Yates podcast. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversa...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Andy begins with a prediction on when Alex Ovechkin will break the goal record, and the hiring of Buzz Williams as Maryland head basketball coach. (21:47) The latest from NFL owners meetings, including thoughts on the tush push. (38:58) More on Buzz Williams, and some NFL draft talk. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check us out on tw...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Andy opens with the wreckage in College Park, and Adam Peters talking McLaurin extension in Palm Beach. (20:44) Duke coach Jon Scheyer on what's changed at Duke and what makes Cooper Flagg special. (37:00) Final Four talk from the PTI crew. (58:51) 23 years ago today, Maryland cuts down the nets. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Andy gives the state of the union of Maryland's Sweet 16, as well as Kevin Wllard's departure to Villanova? Plus, can Ovi can the 5 goals he needs in the next 9 games to catch Wayne Grtezky? To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Andy spends the first half of the show breaking down the drama in the Maryland basketball program. Oh, and they have a game tonight in the Sweet 16. (45:49) Opening day talk from Tim Kurkjian. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 27, 2025•58 min
Andy starts with the drama in College Park, as rumors swirl about Kevin Willard's future, and Mike Locksley's thoughts on Willard and the revenue share discussion. (21:10) Tom Izzo goes off about the transfer portal, and the excuses made for Danny Hurley. (45:57) More Terps talk, including Derik Queen joining the Pat McAfee Show. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Andy begins with the Maryland women heading to the Sweet 16 after taking down Alabama in overtime yesterday. (17:52) Is the lack of upsets in the NCAA Tournament a bad thing? Also, John Calipari on being a "cinderella". (46:23) Bob Carpenter announces this will be his final season calling Nationals games, so Andy takes a look at the history of PxP announcers in DC. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, v...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Andy begins with Derik Queen's buzzer beater to send Maryland to the Sweet 16. (17:20) A look around the other storylines from the first weekend of the NCAA tournament, and a look at how far the Nationals have fallen since 2019. (48:09) More from Kevin Willard on the Terps advancing to the second weekend for the first time since 2016. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitold...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Andy starts with Alex Ovechkin one goal closer to Gretzky, and Kevin Willard's interesting press conference yesterday in Seattle. (19:37) Recapping the first day of the NCAA tournament, including McNeese's upset over Clemson. (36:34) Busy day in Ashburn, as Deebo Samuel and multiple others were introduced. (55:26) 45 years ago today, "Who shot JR?". To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Andy begins with the First Four games last night, including American University's misfortune in their game against Mount St. Mary's. (17:04) More tourney talk, including John Calipari on his first round matchup with Kansas and Bill Self. (33:43) Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart rising up the draft boards? To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Andy starts with American University playing in the First Four tonight. Plus, Commanders WR Noah Brown resigns. (17:16) After much controversy over their inclusion, UNC boat races San Diego State in Dayton. (35:37) 59 years ago today, Texas El Paso defeats Kentucky in Cole Field House. (50:30) Gary Williams joins to talk about all the story lines heading into the tournament. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Andy is joined by George Mason WBB coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis to discuss Mason's first ever NCAA tournament bid and winning the program's first conference championship To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com .To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 18, 2025•9 min
Andy begins with more bracket talk, including Rick Pitino's St. John's turnaround. (16:48) Kevin Willard on the Grand Canyon matchup and the recruitment of Derik Queen. Plus, Tom Izzo on his favorite month of the year. (42:49) George Mason WBB coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis joins the show to discuss Mason's first ever NCAA tournament bid. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Andy begins with the NCAA tournament bracket being set, and some of the controversial omissions. Also, Maryland's 4th buzzer beating loss of the year. (22:38) The murky future of NIL according to Steve Alford, and new Commanders DT Javon Kinlaw speaks to the media. (37:56) A look at Maryland's path to San Antonio, starting with Grand Canyon on Friday afternoon. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Andy spends the first half of the show remembering the life of legendary DC sports writer John Feinstein. (51:07) Marcus Mariota on why he chose to come back to the Commanders instead of seeking a starting job. Also, what are the Cowboys doing? To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1 See om...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Andy starts with an early look around the CBB conference tournaments, including American University winning the Patriot League. (19:40) Dominique Foxworth on the NFL Draft, and why Jayden Daniel's situation was so unique last year. (44:09) Andy goes through The Ringer's list of top sports moments of the 21st century. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join th...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Andy begins with more NFL free agency talk, including the destinations of Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson. (23:13) Previewing CBB conference tournaments. (44:09) Zach Ertz speaks to the media after resigning with the Commanders. (1:02:00) 40 years ago today, Larry Bird drops 60 on Atlanta. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check us ou...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Andy talks with Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade about the upcoming 2025 A-10 Men's Basketball Championship happening in Washington DC along with some college basketball talk. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com The Sport To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 12, 2025•12 min
Andy starts with the Commanders trading for Texans pro bowl LT Laramey Tunsil. () Carson Wentz the answer for Cleveland? And Myles Garrett staying put. () Gerritt Cole out for the year for the Yankees, and Rick Pitino gearing up for March. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1 See omnystu...
Mar 11, 2025•59 min
Andy begins with the Capitals 2-1 win over the Rangers, putting Alex Ovechkin just 9 goals away from The Great One. (20:00) An active weekend in the NFL, as Davante Adams is heading to the Rams and DK Metcalf to the Steerers. (36:27) More on the Commanders resigning of Zach Ertz. (56:13 ) Jon Rothstein's preview of college basketball conference tournament week. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Andy begins with the Commanders resigning of Bobby Wagner and Zane Gonzalez. (20:50) The beef between NBA players and analysts heats up. (38:56) Kevin Willard slinging tickets for senior day. (49:37) What's going on with the Cleveland Browns? To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1 See omny...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Andy starts with Maryland's big win in Ann Arbor, setting themselves up for a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament. (17:53) A look around the NBA and who are the serious contenders in each conference. (37:16) Alex Ovechkin tacks on another goal in the Capitals OT win vs. the Rangers last night. (52:40) 44 years ago today, Walter Kronkite signs off. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www....
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Andy starts with the news that the Nationals will finally be able to leave MASN and find their own TV deal, and what it means for the team. (18:09) Does Shadeur Sanders really have the goods of a top 3 pick? (34:01) The all-time trade between Yankees pitchers Fritz Peterson and Mike Kelkich 52 years ago today. (51:05) Jackie Endsley of the PGA joins to talk about the Senior PGA Championship taking place at Congressional this May. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monda...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr
Andy starts with further conversation about the Commanders trade for Deebo Samuel, but why they must be cautious. (20:13) Mike Rizzo speaks, and the Nationals are finally free from the MASN deal. Plus, Jimmie Johnson retires from FOX. (50:19) NFL Combine talk, and Matt Stafford staying put in LA. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Andy starts with the Commanders trade for 49ers star WR Deebo Sanuel. Also, the breaking news that the MASN dispute is over between the Nationals and Orioles. (26:07) 63 years ago today, Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points.(53:26) The latest on Pete Rose's case to get into the HoF. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com . To join the conversation, check us out on twitt...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Andy begins with the idea of a 1v1 tournament at next year's NBA All Star Weekend. Also, Dan Quinn on managing the hype, and how Jayden Daniels can get even better. (19:36) Albert Breer with the latest on the Matthew Stafford sweepstakes. (37:52) Erick Flack reports that a potential stadium at RFK would not allow for tailgating. (55:46) Which A-List actor nearly replaced Gene Hackman in Hoosiers? To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 5 min
