The Celtics took it to the rested Pistons last night, scoring an 88-79 win in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals. Mark Murphy notes that the Celtics might just want to keep this play-every-other-day rhythm going. Marc J. Spears has Kevin Garnett continuing his success against the Pistons this season. Kevin McNamara has the … Continue reading Celtics Take Game One Against Pistons
Why Spygate Is The Most Disgraceful Episode In Recent Sports Media History
Lets get this out of the way first -Bill Belichick and the Patriots broke the rules. There is no disputing that. They were punished for it. Yes, I'm trying to put this all behind me, but I think it's important to review just how disgraceful the behaviour of national media was during this whole episode, and attempt … Continue reading Why Spygate Is The Most Disgraceful Episode In Recent Sports Media History
Approval Ratings – Nick Cafardo
A hell of a nice guy, from most accounts. Cafardo begin his career in Brockton in 1975 before moving to the Quincy Patriot Ledger in 1981. In 1989 he joined the Boston Globe sports staff. Cafardo has covered both the Red Sox and Patriots during his tenure at the Globe, but his heart is clearly … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Nick Cafardo
Lester With the No-No
Jon Lester last night became the first Red Sox lefthander since 1956 to throw a no-hitter at Fenway Park as he blanked the Kansas City Royals 7-0. Gordon Edes looks at the young Red Sox lefty coming full circle, showing he has finally recovered fully and turned the chapter on part of his life. Jeff Horrigan says that … Continue reading Lester With the No-No
Approval Ratings – Steve DeOssie
With TomaseGate slowing down, (though I still plan on a wrap-up post) its time to get back to the approval ratings. Today we're looking at WEEI Big Show Football co-host Steve DeOssie. DeOssie played for Don Bosco Technical High School and then Boston College for playing 12 years in the NFL for the Cowboys, Giants and Patriots, … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Steve DeOssie
Shades Of ’88 – LeBron, Pierce Engage in Game 7 Shootout for the Ages
The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals yesterday with their 97-92 game seven victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Garden. Paul Pierce and LeBron James drew comparisons to the legendary Larry Bird/Dominique Wilkins shootout 20 years earlier as they went for 41 and 45 points respectively. Mark Murphy has Pierce and the Celtics getting … Continue reading Shades Of ’88 – LeBron, Pierce Engage in Game 7 Shootout for the Ages
The Friday Media Megalinks
Ken from Fang's Bites again. After a busy 48 hours with the Tomase mess, let's change gears and do your media megalinks. We have a lot of links to get to so let's get cracking. Viewing Picks Interleague play in baseball and the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown headline the weekend viewing picks. … Continue reading The Friday Media Megalinks
Editor’s Identities Not “In The Best Interest Of The Paper”
Adam Reilly talks to Herald editor Kevin Convey about why the specific editors that worked with John Tomase on the story have not been named. In answer, Conveys says to Reilly: The issue of the editors' involvement was on the front page and back page of the Boston Herald, and in my editor's note. I think … Continue reading Editor’s Identities Not “In The Best Interest Of The Paper”
Where Are The Editors? Tomase Abettors Need To Be Named.
I still can't decide on the Tomase explanation. I'm sufficiently assured that Tomase knows he truly screwed the pooch on this one. I'm disappointed in it because it was so hyped by the Herald- clearly they're tried to capitalize on all the publicity this is generating. They appear to be firm subscribers to the notion that there's no such … Continue reading Where Are The Editors? Tomase Abettors Need To Be Named.
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