Celtics/Lakers is an act that hasn't played in the NBA Finals since 1987. Expect plenty of nostalgia this week leading up to the series opener on Thursday. While much of the focus will be on the 1980's matchups of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, the teams were regular finals opponents in the 1960's, playing six … Continue reading Celtics/Lakers Takes Center Stage on Sports Scene
Manny Hits Home Run Number 500
Not a bad weekend thus far for Boston sports fans. Manny Ramirez hit the 500th home run of his career tonight in Baltimore. It was struck in the seventh inning, on the first pitch he saw from former teammate Chad Bradford. On NESN, Don Orsillo gave the call, and then he and Jerry Remy let … Continue reading Manny Hits Home Run Number 500
Celtics Return To Finals
The Celtics got the job done on the road last night, closing out the Detroit Pistons 89-81 in Auburn Hills Michigan. They now are in the NBA finals, where they will play their great rivals of the 1960's and 1980's, the Los Angeles Lakers. I got chills just writing that. In the early returns, I … Continue reading Celtics Return To Finals
They’re Back! The Friday Megalinks are Here!
Ken from Fang's Bites here. After a week's absence and the start of my massive computer problems, I give you the Friday megalinks. I appreciate your patience during this tough stretch for me. About another week and I should be back on track. Let's go over the viewing weekend before we get into the megalinks. … Continue reading They’re Back! The Friday Megalinks are Here!
Approval Ratings – Michael Felger
So is he a newspaper writer, radio personality or television host? Felger holds all three roles at the moment, though his work at the Boston Herald has been scaled back considerably. He first joined the paper in 1989 and worked his way up to the Bruins beat where he served from 1997 to 1998 before … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Michael Felger
Celtics Look To Close Out Pistons
This week I had a chance to chat with NECN's Mike Giardi on his blog as part of his "Personality Plus" feature at the Cable News Station's website. Even though I love computers and they're how I make my living, sometimes they just don't cooperate. This is one of those days. The Celtics tonight have … Continue reading Celtics Look To Close Out Pistons
Tomase – Whoops He Did It Again
From the Herald's Point After blog today, which carries the byline of John Tomase: Andrews was pulled over in Lowell on Feb. 5, just two days after the Super Bowl, with three pounds of pot and over $6,800 in cash. On Boston.com's Reiss' Pieces, posted by Chris Gasper today: Andrews was pulled over by police … Continue reading Tomase – Whoops He Did It Again
Approval Ratings – Don Orsillo
Announcer boy is up next. Don Orsillo is the play-by-play man on NESN's Red Sox telecasts, he's done most of the games starting in 2001, and has done all of the local non-national broadcast games since the 2005 season. Orsillo's first game was Hideo Nomo's no hitter in Baltimore in 2001, and he received some criticism … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Don Orsillo
Celtics Hang On, Take Game 5
The Celtics had to hang on for dear life last night, but they did the job at the free throw line in the final minutes and closed out the Detroit Pistons 106-102 in last night's game five of the Eastern Conference Finals. Mark Murphy says it was a night of transformation at the Garden. Marc … Continue reading Celtics Hang On, Take Game 5
Manny Hits Number 499 in Sox Loss
Daisuke Matsuzaka left the game after four innings in Seattle last night, for what is being described as "fatigue." At the time, the Red Sox were trailing 3-0, and they tied it up in the sixth inning on a three run home run from Manny Ramirez, number 499 in his career. With the score tied … Continue reading Manny Hits Number 499 in Sox Loss
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