Let's do some Friday megalinks. You've been owed some and I haven't been able to do links at the Fang's Bites BSMW page for most of the week. Of course, you have the Weekend Viewing Picks which provide plenty of college sports, soccer, baseball and the NBA and NHL postseason action. Now let's do your … Continue reading Finally Some Friday Megalinks
Coming to the defense of Josh Beckett
There really isn’t a member of the Red Sox that is criticized more than Josh Beckett. That has been the case the past two days after yesterday’s report of Beckett golfing last Thursday with Clay Buchholz on the teams’ day off. Why it has been made such a huge story is the fact that it … Continue reading Coming to the defense of Josh Beckett
Royals take two-of-three from Red Sox, Celtics prepare for Game 6
The Red Sox lost to the Royals 4-3 Wednesday night in Kansas City. The Royals took two-of-three from the Red Sox; it was the third straight series loss for the Red Sox. Starter Jon Lester battled, throwing 108 pitches before being pulled after five innings. The umpires made some questionable calls in the game, which … Continue reading Royals take two-of-three from Red Sox, Celtics prepare for Game 6
Way To Go, CSNNE.
This is the star that the Television home of the Boston Celtics has attached its wagon to: http://www.csnne.com/common/thePlatform/web_45/swf/flvPlayer.swf He is on their airwaves for about 8 hours a day, between the simulcast of the Felger and Mazz radio show, and UNO Sports Tonight and the repeat showings of that program. While most "green teamers" can … Continue reading Way To Go, CSNNE.
Red Sox beat Royals, Matt Light officially retires
The Red Sox got back on the winning track by defeating the Kansas City Royals 11-5 Monday night in Kansas City. Will Middlebrooks was once again the star as he went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double and five RBI's to lead the offense. Felix Doubront pitched well enough to earn the win, going … Continue reading Red Sox beat Royals, Matt Light officially retires
Jeff Howe new Patriots beat reporter for Boston Herald
NESN.com Patriots beat reporter Jeff Howe announced on his Twitter page this morning that he will be now be the Patriots beat reporter for the Boston Herald. He will replace Ian Rapoport who recently left the Herald, to move to Dallas and a job with NFL Network. [blackbirdpie url="https://twitter.com/#!/jeffphowe/status/199485347669868546"] I was able to reach Howe … Continue reading Jeff Howe new Patriots beat reporter for Boston Herald
Red Sox’ lack of offseason moves proving costly
Starting the 2012 season 11-16 there is plenty of blame to go around. You can start with the team itself, or some people have called out new manager Bobby Valentine, but the real issue, and where the real blame should be is the front office. The failure to make offseason acquisitions to boost the teams … Continue reading Red Sox’ lack of offseason moves proving costly
Reach For This Guy
Wilson Pick Triggers Uproar; Fans Question Belichick's Aim by Dan Snapp Matt Light will retire on Monday. He had a tremendous career, sliding in as the starting left tackle almost immediately, and offering solid play on the field and solid character off it for more than a decade. But Light's career should also serve as reminder … Continue reading Reach For This Guy
A slow day in Boston sports
With both the Red Sox and Celtics off on Thursday, and the Bruins and Patriots in their off-season it was a relatively slow day in sports, especially for Boston standards. Cam Neely and the Jacobs' did address the Bruins media to discuss the future plans for the team and look back at the 2011-2012 season. … Continue reading A slow day in Boston sports
Round And Round: Belichick’s Draft History
By Chris Warner Followers of the most recent New England draft noted the contrast between the elation of Day One and the confusion of Day Two. This isn’t a new phenomenon, as we see in our round-by-round review of Bill Belichick’s drafts. (We ran a similar piece in 2009 on Patriots Daily – worth checking … Continue reading Round And Round: Belichick’s Draft History
