With the NBA Finals tapping off tonight, it's appropriate that we look at the man that his Boston Herald profile calls "the dean of NBA beat writers in continuous service with a team." Steve Bulpett has been on the Celtics beat since the Bird days, and has seen plenty of ups, but probably more downs during his time … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Steve Bulpett
Celtics/Lakers Tonight – At Last!
The long wait is almost over as the Celtics and Lakers get ready to start their best of seven NBA Championship series tonight at the Garden. The game will be on ABC at 9:00pm. Bob Hohler has a piece on the front page of the Globe about the Celtics/Lakers rivalry through the years and how … Continue reading Celtics/Lakers Tonight – At Last!
Approval Ratings – Kathryn Tappen
With Hazel Mae slated to exit NESN at the end of the month, we might be seeing a whole lot more of Kathryn Tappen on the network. According to her official web site, Tappen has wanted to be a newscaster since the eighth grade. She has an athletic background, having competed in cross country and track … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Kathryn Tappen
Sox Enjoy More Home Cookin’
The Red Sox were able to get back to their winning ways at home last night, despite once again the absence of David Ortiz. The Sox defeated the first place Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 at Fenway Park. Gordon Edes has J.D. Drew stepping up last night to fill the void left by Ortiz in the lineup. … Continue reading Sox Enjoy More Home Cookin’
Reiss Details ‘Day in the Life’ of Beat Reporter
Mike Reiss has his Patriots Mailbag for the week posted, and I thought this question and answer was of interest, as Reiss gives us a glimpse of what his day-to-day routine is like: Mike, could you take your loyal readers through a typical day in the life of a Patriot beat writer? I think you would … Continue reading Reiss Details ‘Day in the Life’ of Beat Reporter
NBA Finals Broadcasts To Push Nostagia Storyline
The Hollywood Reporter has a pretty good look at the NBA finals from the broadcasting perspective. The authors, Steven Zeitchik and Paul J. Gough look at the strategy for ESPN and ABC in putting together the broadcasts of the series, which starts on Thursday night. There will be a heavy nostalgic angle pushed to the viewer, … Continue reading NBA Finals Broadcasts To Push Nostagia Storyline
Approval Ratings – Christopher L Gasper
One of the young guns at the Boston Globe, Gasper made a name for himself this past NFL season, working alongside Mike Reiss on the Patriots beat, and on the Reiss' Pieces blog. Gasper has also been heavily involved in the Celtics postseason coverage, showing his chops in that sport as well. Gasper has been … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Christopher L Gasper
Sox Lose Game To O’s, Papi To DL
The Baltimore Orioles avoided being swept by the Red Sox as they rallied for a 6-3 win over Boston last night. Gordon Edes says that despite another Manny Ramirez home run, the big stories of the night were a Hideki Okajima meltdown and David Ortiz being placed on the DL with his wrist injury. Rob … Continue reading Sox Lose Game To O’s, Papi To DL
Hazel Mae Out At NESN
First Tina Cervasio and now Hazel Mae? Say it ain't so! NESN announced today that Mae, host of SportsDesk, will leave the network at the end of the month. In a statement released today, Mae said that it was simply time to move on. “After four incredible and exciting years at NESN, I’ve decided now … Continue reading Hazel Mae Out At NESN
Approval Ratings – Gerry Callahan
You either love him or you hate him. These days Gerry Callahan is perhaps best known for his biting political commentary on the Dennis and Callahan morning show on WEEI, but it's easy to forget that at one time, he was perhaps one of the best sports writers in the country. Callahan grew up in … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Gerry Callahan
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