Something I stumbled across while doing a little research for an upcoming post/poll for the site was this 1966 Sports Illustrated article by Frank Deford entitled Lots Of Fun With A Poison Pen. Deford follows and writes about legendary Boston Globe sports columnist Clif Keane in this feature, focusing on Keane as "an irreverent humorist, … Continue reading BSMW Retro – Clif Keane, The Original “Poison Pen”
Sox Reel in Marlins at Fenway
The Red Sox cruised to an 8-2 victory over the Florida Marlins at Fenway Park last night. Tim Wakefield picked up his ninth win of the season, and David Ortiz went deep for the fifth time. Michael Silverman has Wakefield putting some more wind behind the sails of his All-Star-worthy first half with his outing last … Continue reading Sox Reel in Marlins at Fenway
Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-06-16
WEEI.com has launched a cool "Tweeits" page following Boston athletes and sports figures on Twitter. http://tr.im/oJMu # RT via @MikeReiss Patriots mailbag now posted on Boston.com. http://bit.ly/BV3kR # BSMW Network Post: BSMW Opinion Poll - Who is the Best Sports Columnist? http://tr.im/oGhs # BSMW Network Post: Tuesday QuickLinks http://tr.im/oFkZ # BSMW Network Post: Six In … Continue reading Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-06-16
BSMW Opinion Poll – Who is the Best Sports Columnist?
For this week's poll, we're going to select the best general sports columnist currently writing for a newspaper in New England. This particular poll is for columnists whose work appears in print. I figured we needed to crank this one out in case the Boston Globe does stop printing, and before Lenny Megliola's time at … Continue reading BSMW Opinion Poll – Who is the Best Sports Columnist?
Tuesday QuickLinks
With no games last night, just a few quick links for this morning... Chris Warner on Patriots Daily has a few thoughts on the UFL. The Bruins rewarded GM Peter Chiarelli with a new multi-year contract yesterday. Stephen Harris has Chiarelli being rewarded for transforming the franchise. Michael Felger says that it is time for Chiarelli … Continue reading Tuesday QuickLinks
Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-06-15
BSMW Network Post: Sean McAdam Wins 2009 “Best Red Sox Writer” http://tr.im/oBPR # RT via @richarddeitsch The best sports media tweets? Jay Glazer tackles his critics. Read the latest SI.com media column: http://tr.im/ozZ5 # Mike Giardi of NECN has Clay Buchholz getting a little restless in Pawtucket: http://tr.im/oyQI # Red Sox Game 63 (@PHI, 11-6 … Continue reading Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-06-15
Sean McAdam Wins 2009 “Best Red Sox Writer”
In last year's BSMW Approval Ratings, Sean McAdam, then of the Providence Journal, scored one of our highest ratings, with an 87% approval. In last week's BSMW Opinion Poll on who is the best Red Sox writer, McAdam, now with the Boston Herald, took home top honors with 38% of the vote. Out of over 1000 … Continue reading Sean McAdam Wins 2009 “Best Red Sox Writer”
Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad
Even after dropping yesterday's 11-6 series finale in Philadelphia, the Red Sox took two out of three from the World Champion Phillies this weekend, right on the heels of last week's sweep of the Yankees. Josh Beckett was not sharp yesterday, though he did attempt to help his own cause with a home run. In … Continue reading Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad
Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-06-14
Michael Gee thinks ESPN's John Hollinger is insane for putting the Lakers ahead of the Celtics in the all-time NBA ranks: http://tr.im/outK # Patriots can be king of all eras - NFL Notes from Rick Gosselin / Dallas Morning News: http://tr.im/orB9 # Additions toughen division - Chargers GM wary of Patriot influence. Boston Globe NFL … Continue reading Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-06-14
Making the Friday Megalinks Count, Part II
Check RedSoxLinks.com for all the coverage of last night's 11-6 marathon Red Sox victory over the World Champion Phillies. --------------- Ken from Fang's Bites back with Part II of the megalinks. National CNBC's Darren Rovell says vacating games is just plain silly. The Eye on Sports Media's Chris Byrne wonders if the NCAA is making … Continue reading Making the Friday Megalinks Count, Part II
Boston Sports Media Watch 