Editor's note: I'm pleased to present you today with a guest post from former Boston Herald sports columnist Michael Gee. Hopefully this is the first of several to come. Today he looks at what covering the postseason is like from a sportswriter's perspective. Many sports fans believe the sportswriters who cover their favorite teams have … Continue reading Michael Gee on Playoff Sportswriting
Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-05-24
A well-crafted relationship - Patriot owner reflects on time with Belichick - Globe NFL notes from Mike Reiss: http://tr.im/miyV # (Ortiz) Makin’ a stand after slumping - Herald MLB Notes by Michael Silverman: http://tr.im/miyu # A game of dealers' choice - Heavy trade action may be in the cards Globe MLB notes by Nick Cafardo: … Continue reading Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-05-24
A Memorial Day Weekend Megalink Thing
Ken from Fang's Bites with the megalinks again. Well, with this being Memorial Day weekend, we have plenty of stuff going on. The start of interleague play this weekend and the NBA and NHL Playoffs are in their Conference Finals plus the French Open begins on Sunday and motorsports fans have plenty to watch with … Continue reading A Memorial Day Weekend Megalink Thing
Bay Paces Sox To Sweep
Amalie Benjamin has Jason Bay hitting his 11th straight home run with runners on base, setting a club record, and pacing the Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Blue Jays, giving Boston a sweep over first-place Toronto. John Tomase has Jon Lester redeeming himself last night after his poor outing in Seattle. Robert Lee asserts that … Continue reading Bay Paces Sox To Sweep
Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-05-21
Glenn Ordway says he MUST tell us that he is laughing at those criticizing the media for burying their heads during the steroid era. # BSMW Network Post: Some Postmortems, Then Back To The Living http://tr.im/m1S0 # Jon Couture's Red Sox Reloaded, Game 40 - http://tr.im/m1lt # BSMW Network Post: Patriots on TV This Week … Continue reading Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-05-21
Some Postmortems, Then Back To The Living
Hard to believe that one brutal week ago tonight the Bruins and Celtics both stood on the threshold of their conference championships. But one B's and two C's losses later, TD Banknorth is now closed for the year. Throw in the Sox dropping four of their last five out West, the Lakers advancing to the … Continue reading Some Postmortems, Then Back To The Living
Homer Odyssey Finally Comes To An End For Ortiz
In the fifth inning last night against the Toronto Blue Jays, it finally happened. Facing rookie pitcher Brett Cecil, David Ortiz broke through and connected for his first home run of the season - a bomb to the camera position in straight-away center field. Hopefully it is the first of many more to come. Adam … Continue reading Homer Odyssey Finally Comes To An End For Ortiz
Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-05-20
Bill Russell, Larry Bird and KG to be featured in ESPN NBA Finals Promos: http://tr.im/lUYf # Ryen Russillo to become regular on new Scott Van Pelt show on ESPN Radio and ESPN2. http://tr.im/lUWt # RT Check out PFWs blog updates following today's organized team activity. http://blog.pfwonline.com - via @PATRIOTSdotCOM # If this is really the … Continue reading Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-05-20
Pitching is a Wake, Bats Still Slumber For Sox
Thank goodness for Tim Wakefield. The Sox knuckleballer has been the ace of the Red Sox staff thus far this season, and did it again last night, shutting down the first-place Toronto Blue Jays to the tune of 2-1 at Fenway Park. Wakefield went eighth innings, giving up only five hits and one run in that … Continue reading Pitching is a Wake, Bats Still Slumber For Sox
Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-05-19
BSMW Network Post: Breer Report Says Brady “Full Go” for Pats http://tr.im/lPsJ # RT Patriots Now! OTAs begin - Get an exclusive look: http://tr.im/lOdP via @PATRIOTSdotCOM # NFLN will air Goodell's PC and NFL.com will have LIVE streaming of it from the Spring Meetings in Tampa between 12:30 PM and 12:45 PM ET # RT … Continue reading Twitter Updates for BSMW on 2009-05-19
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