Here's a snapshot look at the movement of some Boston sports media members during the last few months: (Not in strict order) Gordon Edes - Boston Globe > Yahoo! Sports Jackie MacMullan - Boston Globe > Buyout > ESPN Peter May - Boston Globe > Buyout > Yahoo! Sports Tom Casale - Patriots Football Weekly … Continue reading Media Movement Scorecard
McAdam Latest On Media Merry-Go-Round
The last few months in the Boston sports media have seen a game of musical chairs among some of the big players in the market. Between buyouts, internet defections, new startups and just changing jobs, we've seen some of the bigger and most familiar names in Boston sports coverage changing employment addresses. David Scott has the … Continue reading McAdam Latest On Media Merry-Go-Round
Tony ‘Miserable’ Massarotti In Top Form
We knew that Tony Massarotti hates the Patriots and their fans, and he has continued his slanted coverage of them in his new role at the Boston Globe. While his Red Sox coverage is generally shiny and positive, his Patriots postings consist of things like Tony's Top 5 most disturbing statistics about the Patriots. You know, Patriots … Continue reading Tony ‘Miserable’ Massarotti In Top Form
Brown To Join CSN as Analyst
The ink hasn't even dried on Troy Brown's retirement papers, and the sure-to-be Patriots Hall of Famer has signed on to join Comcast SportsNet as an NFL analyst: Selected in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL draft, Troy Brown proved to be Mr. Versatility during his 15 prosperous years as a New England Patriots … Continue reading Brown To Join CSN as Analyst
Globe Launches New Weekly Sports Publication – The “OT”
The Boston Globe announced today the launch of a new weekly 24-page tabloid style sports publication called the "OT" (for "Our Town/Our Teams") The OT will cost 50 cents at newsstands. It features content from Tony Massarotti, Charlie Pierce, Chad Finn and others. There is also an online edition of the publication. The stories are … Continue reading Globe Launches New Weekly Sports Publication – The “OT”
Another Party At Fenway
David Scott reports that Ron Borges has been hired by the Herald as a full time columnist, and will be leaving WEEI.com after just a month on the job. The Red Sox clinched their fifth postseason appearance in six years last night with their 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians and 22 game winner Cliff Lee. The … Continue reading Another Party At Fenway
No Playoffs For Sox – Yet
The Red Sox were not able to clinch their fifth playoff berth in six seasons last night, but will get another chance tonight...and tomorrow night...and the next night...and...all the way through the weekend. Let's hope it doesn't drag out like that, of course. Michael Silverman has Josh Beckett with some control issues last night. Adam Kilgore has … Continue reading No Playoffs For Sox – Yet
Monday Roundup
Peter King has the Patriots still in the top 10 of his Fine 15 in Monday Morning Quarterback. In Morning Rush, Michael Silver lauds Joey Porter as an athlete who actually tells you what he's thinking. John Clayton also goes around the NFL. Sean Leahy looks at Week 3 in the NFL for USA Today. Clark Judge welcomes Bill … Continue reading Monday Roundup
Pats Squished By Fish
A couple of media items before we launch into the ugliness that is the Patriots stories this morning... David Scott has a number of media items this morning, including: Bob Costas at Farm Aid Ron Borges still a frontrunner to join the Herald Cold Hard Football Facts signing a content agreement with Boston.com WEEI's Marconi Award In looking through the … Continue reading Pats Squished By Fish
The Last Friday Megalinks of the Summer
Ken from the Fang's Bites blog with your media links today. As we speed into the Fall season (it begins on Monday), this is our last official Megalink session of the Summer. Yes, our mindset of Summer is gone, but officially, Fall begins on Monday. We have a lot of good links for you today … Continue reading The Last Friday Megalinks of the Summer
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