Comcast SportsNet cashed in on their relationship with Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon last night by getting an interview with the All Star, who talked about his decision to take the one year, record setting contract from the club instead of a longer term, more secure deal. CSN has had a regular segment with Papelbon … Continue reading CSN Scores Papelbon Comments on Deal
Road Warriors Once Again
Both the Bruins and Celtics secured road victories last night, as they approach the All Star break for each league. The Celtics relied on some torrid outside shooting from Eddie House (25 points) and Ray Allen (27 points) to shoot down the Heat 98-83 in Miami for their sixth straight win. Frank Dell'Apa says that last night was … Continue reading Road Warriors Once Again
Tom Brady To Do First Interview Since Injury
Since Tom Brady's season ended on opening day last September, we've heard a lot about, but very little from, the Patriots MVP quarterback. He hasn't given any official interviews, and his statement have pretty much been limited to releases on his website, or simple statements at charity events. That makes tonight's interview with Brady very … Continue reading Tom Brady To Do First Interview Since Injury
Schilling To Be A Regular on The Big Show
I guess this is "Press Release Wednesday" among the local media outlets. WEEI announced today that Curt Schilling will be a monthly in-studio guest on The Big Show, and that every Thursday he will have a 20-30 minute call-in appearance on either The Big Show or the Dennis and Callahan program. Curt Schilling Gets Regular Gig … Continue reading Schilling To Be A Regular on The Big Show
WCVB Loses Patriots “All Access” and Preseason Games To WBZ
WBZ-TV and TV38 announced today that they have acquired the broadcast rights to New England Patriots non-network preseason games, along with the All Access and Totally Patriots TV shows. This takes the games and programs away from WCVB Channel 5, where they had been shown for many years. It also essentially makes WBZ-TV the TV … Continue reading WCVB Loses Patriots “All Access” and Preseason Games To WBZ
NESN Unveils Expanded Spring Training Coverage
NESN will expand its spring training coverage of the Red Sox in 2009 with 50 days of coverage that will include seven days of Red Sox Spring Break LIVE specials, daily reports on NESN SportsDesk, timely updates on NESN.com with exclusive blogs written by NESN broadcasters and coverage of nine of the team’s spring training … Continue reading NESN Unveils Expanded Spring Training Coverage
Celtics Getting Back On Track
With five straight wins under their belt, the Celtics appear to have broken out of the funk that they ended 2008 in. While the current streak is modest still, Steve Bulpett has the Celtics starting to trend in the right direction again. Robert Lee says that the Celtics went back to basics in order to break out … Continue reading Celtics Getting Back On Track
Media Blitz Riles Up Steelers Fans
If you missed it from earlier, John Molori's latest Media Blitz posting, Pittsburgh Cheap Shots Reign Supreme, has certainly riled up fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are coming in swarms to comment on the article. If you want a more level reading experience, check out Making The Rounds by Chris Warner - a round-by-round look … Continue reading Media Blitz Riles Up Steelers Fans
Doubleheader Split at Garden
The Bruins and Celtics both played at the Garden yesterday, with the Bruins falling to the Blues, 5-4 and the Celtics routing the Suns 104-87. The events allowed the classic time-lapse photography of the bull gang changing out the Garden between the game. Bill Doyle has the Suns setting early last night in the Celtics blowout … Continue reading Doubleheader Split at Garden
MLK Day Quick Links
We're off this morning, but figured we'd pass along the usual dashboards for catching up on the local sports links: It's a busy day at the Garden, with both the Bruins (1:00pm) and Celtics (8:00pm) in action today. CelticsLinks.com - Celtics prep for the arrival of Shaquille O'Neal and the Phoenix Suns tonight at the … Continue reading MLK Day Quick Links
Boston Sports Media Watch 