Welcome back for another Week Log and, more importantly, another NFL campaign. The always controversial preseason kicks off for the Pats against the defending Super Bowl-champion New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium tonight, so let's start in Foxborough. Patriots Pats Fans give you five good reasons for watching this game tonight, as if you needed … Continue reading Week Log: Ready For Some Football
Sox Win In Toronto, Pick Up A Game on Rays
Bill Hall hit a pair of home runs, and Clay Buchholz once again showed that he is the ace of the 2010 Red Sox, going eight innings and giving up a single unearned run in the 10-1 Boston victory over the Blue Jays. How Bill Hall threw away his fears, and discovered a future - Rob … Continue reading Sox Win In Toronto, Pick Up A Game on Rays
Why I Don’t Hate Chris Berman
My friend and esteemed colleague Ken Fang put together a post over on Fang's Bites entitled Why Do We Hate Chris Berman? The post includes a lot of feedback from readers indicating just why they, in fact, hate ESPN's Chris Berman. The first one is particularly nasty, and it continues through many of the rest … Continue reading Why I Don’t Hate Chris Berman
Shaq Set For Final Chapter, Glory
The Celtics introduced Shaquille O'Neal to the Boston market yesterday, and the Big Shamrock did not disappoint, showing respect and humility at joining the storied Celtics franchise. Everything’s great about this move - Dan Shaughnessy plays it straight today, as he often does when writing about the Celtics, and submits a very good column on Shaq's … Continue reading Shaq Set For Final Chapter, Glory
Sox Manage Split With Yankees, Still 4.5 Out of Wild Card
Thanks to strong pitching from Jon Lester, Daniel Bard and Jonathan Papelbon, the Red Sox managed to hold off the New York Yankees yesterday afternoon 2-1to earn a split of their four game series. The Sox are still 4.5 games behind Tampa for the Wild Card playoff spot. The Patriots are practicing with the Super Bowl Champion … Continue reading Sox Manage Split With Yankees, Still 4.5 Out of Wild Card
Globe Weighs In On WEEI vs. 98.5
I'm on the road today, so no links this morning, but wanted to pass along this link. Joseph P Kahn with a look today at the battle between WEEI and 98.5 The Sportshub. Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.
Time For Friday Megalinking
Ok, we have time during the time where I can do the Friday media links. Nice to be able to them earlier than late at night. Before we get to the links, there's the Weekend Viewing Picks and you can see what's on tap in sports and primetime right here. National Starting with USA Today, … Continue reading Time For Friday Megalinking
Beltre Grand For Youk-less Sox
Adrian Beltre hit a grand slam last night, the eighth of his career, as the Red Sox beat the Indians 6-2at Fenway Park. Daisuke Matsuzaka went eight strong innings to improve to 8-3 on the season. Earlier in the day, the Red Sox received official word that Kevin Youkilis will need thumb surgery and is … Continue reading Beltre Grand For Youk-less Sox
Red Sox Prices, Per Starting Pitcher
I thought this was a bit of interesting information. This chart breaks down what the average Red Sox ticket prices have been this season in games started by each member of the rotation. There isn't a huge flucuation, especially between the last four, but people obviously seem more interested in starts by Beckett and Lester, perhaps even … Continue reading Red Sox Prices, Per Starting Pitcher
Today in Boston Sports Media History – Remembering Ray Fitzgerald
From August 5th, 1982. Ray Fitzgerald Is Dead at 55; Sports Columnist in Boston UPI Ray Fitzgerald, an acclaimed sports columnist for The Boston Globe, died Tuesday at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a long illness. He was 55 years old. Mr. Fitzgerald, a versatile writer, covered many sports for the newspaper for 17 years. … Continue reading Today in Boston Sports Media History – Remembering Ray Fitzgerald
Boston Sports Media Watch 