LeBron James made his long-awaited free agent decision last night, humbly (OK, maybe not so humbly) telling a national audience on ESPN that he was "taking his talents to South Beach" where he will join Dwyane Wade and the wildly overrated Chris Bosh on the the Miami Heat next season. Ken Fang tells us that “The Decision” … Continue reading “The Decision” Creates New Obstacle in East For Celtics
Which Sports Radio Mid-Day Show Do You Prefer?
This week's poll wants to know which mid-day sports radio show you're listening to more these days. {democracy:91} Add more thoughts in the comment section below. Toucher & Rich was the winner of the morning show poll, getting 50% of the vote to this point.
Ray Will Be Back – Jermaine O’Neal Next?
News came out last night that the Celtics have agreed to terms with guard Ray Allen on a new contract. The deal is for one year with a player option and will pay Allen $10 million per. Allen's deal with Celtics a win-win - Chris Forsberg says that this deal is a victory for both sides. … Continue reading Ray Will Be Back – Jermaine O’Neal Next?
Interesting Reader Analysis
Got this email this morning from a long time reader, George, who gives his take on the state of afternoon drive radio in Boston. For the most part, I think it's pretty much dead-on: Bruce - the Michael Felger role in Sports talk is very interesting. I hate this guy which is unfortunate because I … Continue reading Interesting Reader Analysis
Sox Lose Another Game and Player
The Red Sox dropped their second straight game to the Tampa Rays last night, this time by the score of 3-2. The bigger loss may have come in the person of Kevin Youkilis, who injured his right ankle and had to leave the game in the fourth inning. Here are your top stories from another … Continue reading Sox Lose Another Game and Player
James Murphy Joins The ESPNBoston Bruins Beat
ESPNBoston.com has made a new addition to its Bruins staff, adding NESN.com hockey writer James Murphy. Hey all, just a head's up that I am now covering the Bruins/NHL w/Joe McDonald @ESPNJoeyMac for ESPNBoston.com.Tue Jul 06 20:19:16 via webJimmy Murphy MurphysLaw74 Murphy has been covering the Bruins and the National Hockey League for the last eight … Continue reading James Murphy Joins The ESPNBoston Bruins Beat
Dice-K, Sox Bullpen Can’t Hang On
Here's hoping everyone enjoyed a few days off here, as we get ready to what used to be the "dead" month of July. It used to be that there was only baseball in July. It was the "dog days" of sports. Now however, July is packed with sports - NBA and NHL free agency, NBA … Continue reading Dice-K, Sox Bullpen Can’t Hang On
Friday Megalinks
Here are the Friday media links for you. July 4th weekend is a busy weekend with plenty of baseball, the World Cup quarterfinals, Breakfast at Wimbledon and NASCAR at Daytona. Check out when and what channels are showing the respective events in the Weekend Viewing Picks. Now to your links. National Michael Hiestand in USA … Continue reading Friday Megalinks
Pierce Re-signs, Sox Lose Two More To DL
Steve Bulpett was the first to report this morning that the Celtics and Paul Pierce have reach an agreement to keep the Celtics captain here in Boston. Jeff Goodman reports that it is a four-year $61 million deal. How the two sports radio stations here in Boston handled the news was a bit interesting. Both got the news … Continue reading Pierce Re-signs, Sox Lose Two More To DL
Week Log: A Few Good Men . . . Still Standing
Welcome to July. This weekend marks the midpoint of the MLB season, so it's time do something we haven't done all year. That's right: we're leading with the Red Sox. Red Sox July 1 is marked on my calendar as the sixth anniversary of the night Jeter dove into the stands in the Bronx while … Continue reading Week Log: A Few Good Men . . . Still Standing
Boston Sports Media Watch 