Head on over to Patriots Daily for a look back at last night's preseason opener between the Patriots and Ravens. The defense looked ok, the offense, not so much. Get all the newspaper and blog coverage from last night at PatriotsLinks.com. Over on Scott's Shots, we've got some Rumblings and Bumblings in Foxborough from last night as well. … Continue reading Pats Get ’08 Kicked Off
Funayama To Replace Simpson on B’s Telecasts
Fluto Shinzawa on the Boston.com Bruins blog reports that NESN has hired Naoko Funayama to replace Rob Simpson as Bruins reporter on the network's telecasts. Funayama has been a freelance reporter for NESN on Red Sox stories while working at NH's WMUR-TV as a full time sports reporter. She was born in Tokyo and speaks … Continue reading Funayama To Replace Simpson on B’s Telecasts
Who Are These Guys? – Mark Farinella
Mark Farinella has been a regular on the Patriots beat since 1977 - which makes him the longest tenured day-to-day guy covering the Patriots. He writes for The Sun Chronicle out of Attleboro, and is pretty prolific at cranking out the coverage, singlehandedly putting out 4-5 articles on the day after a game. His daily coverage … Continue reading Who Are These Guys? – Mark Farinella
Sox Offense Starts At Top
Amalie Benjamin has Jacoby Ellsbury boosting the offensive attack with a three run homer in the Red Sox 8-2 win over the Royals last night. Michael Silverman has Ellsbury and Tim Wakefield leading the charge. Sean McAdam has the offense finally giving Wakefield some support. Jeff Goldberg has more on the offense finally getting things together. … Continue reading Sox Offense Starts At Top
Infamous Moments – McDonough Punches Clayborn
We're back with another installment of infamous moments in Boston sports media history. The relationship between the media and professional athletes has always been an adversarial one. Rarely however, has it gotten physical. On September 9th, 1979, the Patriots had just routed the New York Jets 56-3. These days morning talk show hosts and ESPN … Continue reading Infamous Moments – McDonough Punches Clayborn
Beckett, Sox Right Ship
Amalie Benjamin has Josh Beckett, Jason Bay and Jacoby Ellsbury leading the Sox to a much needed 8-2 road win over the Kansas City Royals. Michael Silverman has Beckett returning to form as the Red Sox ace last night. Sean McAdam has Beckett bringing his 'A' game last night. Jeff Goldberg has Jason Bay leading the … Continue reading Beckett, Sox Right Ship
Sox Stall in K.C.
We've got a summertime post from Kevin Henkin over on the BSMW Full Court Press. He has a look at Paul Pierce making the news this week, and whether its an issue that the Celtics captain was out at 3am in Las Vegas. The Red Sox new-look offense stumbled in Kansas City last night, as they … Continue reading Sox Stall in K.C.
Back To Their Winning Ways
Nick Cafardo has the Red Sox regaining their confidence with a weekend sweep of the A's. Joe Haggerty has the Sox able to salvage the homestand with the sweep of Oakland. Jeff Horrigan says that energy returned to the Red Sox this weekend and it showed on the field. Jeff Goldberg has Dice-K's pitching and Jed Lowrie's … Continue reading Back To Their Winning Ways
Charlie Pierce on Manny, Red Sox, Media
I'm pretty sure Charlie Pierce has a big fat BINGO with his Slate article on the Manny Ramiriez trade: Who's crazier, Manny Ramirez or the Bostonians who grew to despise him? After taking on Peter Gammons' contention that Manny has done more damage to the game than Mark McGwire, Pierce, without excusing Manny's behaviour and actions … Continue reading Charlie Pierce on Manny, Red Sox, Media
Friday Megalinks
Ken from the Fang's Bites blog here with your Friday Megalinks. Let's not further delay and get to them. As always, we begin with the Weekend Viewing Picks. This weekend is like the calm before the storm as next weekend, the Olympics in Communist China begin and the PGA Championship will be underway. This weekend, … Continue reading Friday Megalinks
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