The ever-expanding empire of WEEI is on the move again, this time to Maine. From the Portland Press Herald: The owners of WJJB, a Portland sports talk radio station known as the Big Jab, will begin simulcasting Boston sports talk station WEEI in southern Maine on Sept. 1. WJJB's owner, Atlantic Coast Radio, has finalized … Continue reading Tuesday Quick Hits
Lester’s The Stopper Once Again
Jon Lester came up big once again last night, as the lefty went seven innings, giving up just one run to improve to 12-4 on the season. Jason Bay hit a pair of home runs to lead the offense, and Jonathan Papelbon went four outs to pick up his 33rd save in the 6-3 Red … Continue reading Lester’s The Stopper Once Again
Pats, Sox Flop on Sunday
So, the punter looked ok, huh? Yesterday was a forgettable day in Boston sports, with the Red Sox getting bombed by the Blue Jays at Fenway and the Patriots getting thrashed by the Buccaneers in a preseason game in Tampa. There's plenty of media news going on this morning, David Scott checks in with Monday Morning … Continue reading Pats, Sox Flop on Sunday
Olympic-themed Friday Megalinks
Ken from the Fang's Bites blog with your megalinks on this Friday. With the Olympics in full swing, the Games will be a major theme for the links and the Weekend Viewing Picks. Without further delay, let's get to your viewing picks. Weekend Viewing Picks The Olympics head into its second weekend of action with … Continue reading Olympic-themed Friday Megalinks
Chad Finn on New Gig
I asked Chad Finn for his thoughts on his promotion, and what his new job is going to consist of over at Boston.com. Here are some of his responses: On what this new job means to him: Obviously, I'm ridiculously excited. I started the blog four years ago with the vague hope that it might … Continue reading Chad Finn on New Gig
Media Movement All Over The Place
Last night we learned about the changes at the Globe, which included Tony Massarotti moving over from the Herald, and Chad Finn earning himself a sweet promotion. This morning, David Scott has more on the move, but also reports on new hires at weei.com, which include Jeff Goodman, Alex Speier and wait for it...Ron Borges. Ron … Continue reading Media Movement All Over The Place
Globe Shuffles Things Up, Adds Massarotti
The Boston Globe this afternoon announced in a memo a number of changes to the sports department. Adam Reilly has the memo outlining the moves. The biggest is the addition of Tony Massarotti to the Globe in "a newly created position as he will become the face and voice of boston.com sports." He will also … Continue reading Globe Shuffles Things Up, Adds Massarotti
Sox Offense on Track Again
With the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon kicking off today, Gerry Callahan confirms what had only been rumored about previously - his absence from the WEEI airwaves last year was in fact due to throat cancer. Nick Cafardo has the Red Sox hitters once again enjoying themselves at the Rangers' expense. Michael Silverman has Jon Lester giving … Continue reading Sox Offense on Track Again
08.13.08 Afternoon
A trip around the afternoon stories: Chad Finn has Kevin Youkilis arriving as a legitimate star. Peter Gammons did a Q&A on Boston.com today. Andy Hart has an Ask PFW Mailbag on Patriots.com Gregg Easterbrook makes it through his first Tuesday Morning Quarterback with only a passing mention of you-know-what. Don Banks says former BC QB Matt Ryan will likely … Continue reading 08.13.08 Afternoon
Sox Outslug Rangers
The Patriots Red Sox missed two extra points last night, but managed to hang on and defeat the Cowboys Rangers 19-17 at Gillette Stadium Fenway Park. A wilder baseball game you will be hard pressed to find. We'll get you caught up on all the stories from this one over at RedSoxLinks.com this morning. The … Continue reading Sox Outslug Rangers
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