Entercom/WEEI is insisting that yesterday's announcement about the departure of Pete Sheppard is strictly for economic reasons, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions about the timing and details of this announcement. Why on a Wednesday? Couldn't get through until Friday? Couldn't have done it last Friday before a three-day weekend? If this … Continue reading Questions on the Pete Sheppard Layoff
Celtics Zone Out In Detroit
Julian Benbow has the Pistons taking it to the Celtic in the fourth quarter and handing Boston a 92-86 road loss. Mark Murphy has the Celtics losing their third straight game in ugly fashion. A. Sherrod Blakely has the Celtics with another second-half collapse. Jessica Camerato has the Celtics unable to stay focused for the full 48. Murphy has … Continue reading Celtics Zone Out In Detroit
Pete Sheppard Out At WEEI
It appears that Pete Sheppard has done his final sports flash for WEEI's Big Show. From Regan Communications (PR firm for Entercom New England) today: Statement Regarding Pete Sheppard from Entercom New England Vice President and Market Manager Julie Kahn and Vice President of AM Programming Jason Wolfe “As we continue to operate in challenging … Continue reading Pete Sheppard Out At WEEI
Quiet Time For Boston Sports
It doesn't happen too often, but we're in a real quiet time for the Boston sports scene. The Patriots are done, the Red Sox are a few weeks away from spring training, and the Celtics and Bruins are trudging through the tedious regular season. Add to that the fact that sports were on the back-burner … Continue reading Quiet Time For Boston Sports
Celtics Home Woes Continue
The Celtics started last night strong, but lost their way in the second half when Rasheed Wallace got into foul trouble, and the Celtics had no one to match up with Dirk Nowitzki (37 points). The result was a 99-90 loss at the Garden for the Celtics, their third straight home loss. Scott Souza says that … Continue reading Celtics Home Woes Continue
Ryan, Gammons, Shaughnessy, Lynch Honored by NSSA
Peter Gammons has been inducted in the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame, while Bob Ryan has been named sportswriter of the year for the third straight year. Dan Shaughnessy was named the Massachusetts state sportswriter of the year. John Madden was inducted to the Hall along with Gammons, and Jim Nantz was … Continue reading Ryan, Gammons, Shaughnessy, Lynch Honored by NSSA
MLK Day Top Ten
The Jets and Colts for the AFC Championship? Patriots fans might be rooting for a "Black Sunday" type scenario in Indianapolis next weekend. Here's a quick round-up of some articles to check out today: Saints are the last, best hope for Patriots fans - Christopher Price explains why New England fans might become New Orleans fans … Continue reading MLK Day Top Ten
Celtics Can’t Catch Up With Chicago
Here are the Celtics links from last night's loss to the Bulls. Scott Souza says that the Celtics looked like a team in desperate need of a rest. Gary Washburn has the Bulls taking advantage of a tired Celtics team. Mark Murphy has the done in by poor free throw shooting among other things. Robert Lee has the Bulls … Continue reading Celtics Can’t Catch Up With Chicago
Friday Fast Ten
It's a busy Friday morning here, just enough time to get you the top articles you'll need to get caught up on the Boston sports scene. No fluff, no cheap shots, no filler. Color from Green alum - Chad Finn has Kevin McHale coming to town to cover the Celtics as a TNT analyst. Zolak analyzes … Continue reading Friday Fast Ten
Week Log: Eulogy For The Common Team
After watching victories by both the greasy Cowboys and greasier Jets the day before, I couldn't wait for a Sunday morning shower. Somewhere between the soap and shampoo my wife broke in with good news: a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to sit in the third row on the 50-yard line for the Ravens game at Gillette. Yeah, … Continue reading Week Log: Eulogy For The Common Team
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