Can't say as though I'm a big fan of how FOX handled the end of the Red Sox/Yankees game tonight. With the Yankees down to their last batter, and with two strikes, the picture suddenly switched over to the start of the NASCAR event out in Arizona. After about 30 seconds of the race, the … Continue reading FOX Switch Leaves Sox Fans in the Dark
A Friday Media Link Thing
Ken here from the Fang's Bites blog with your weekly Friday media megalinks. This weekend's sports TV viewing includes The Masters which will be in full swing. Saturday is traditionally known as Moving Day as the top contenders rise to the surface. As long as Tiger Woods makes the cut, he'll be in the hunt … Continue reading A Friday Media Link Thing
Approval Ratings – Butch Stearns
Butch Stearns has been a FOX25 mainstay since 1999. He likes to tease viewers into tuning in for his sports segments on the newscast, often throwing out outrageous claims or hints which turn out to be something minor. He's also a WEEI regular, noting that the income from that side gig allowed him to build … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Butch Stearns
Bruins Get Habbed In Opener
There was a lot of optimism around the Bruins heading into last night's playoff opener. Then the game started. The Canadiens scored twice in the first two minutes of the game - the first goal just 34 seconds into the contest - and skated off with a 4-1 game one victory over Boston. Fluto Shinzawa … Continue reading Bruins Get Habbed In Opener
Why The Sox Aren’t In HD Tonight
By now you've heard that the Red Sox game tonight is being moved to CN8 on Comcast systems (another channel on other cable systems) so that tonight's Bruins/Canadiens playoff game can be shown in High Definition on NESN. I had wondered, as some of you might've, if Comcast might be able to still show the … Continue reading Why The Sox Aren’t In HD Tonight
Approval Ratings – Rob Bradford
Today you get your chance to weigh in on Boston Herald baseball writer Rob Bradford. Bradford has gone from the Lowell Sun to the Lawrence Eagle Tribune to the Boston Herald in the last few years. While at the ET, he started the Bradford on Baseball blog, which was very popular. After getting the job … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Rob Bradford
Tigers Finally Get One
After losing their first seven games of the season, the Detroit Tigers finally got a win last night, knocking off the Red Sox 7-2 at Fenway Park. Jeff Horrigan notes that after a crisp opening day shutout victory, the Red Sox appeared to slip into a midseason malaise last night at Fenway. Gordon Edes has … Continue reading Tigers Finally Get One
Keller vs Roche
Today's Sports Radio storyline has been Bill Buckner. Yesterday's Opening Day ceremonies in which Buckner was warmly and enthusiastically greeted by the Fenway Park crowd has dominated the discussions. Many have noted that Buckner received cheers during the 1990 Opening Day introductions, and even for the 1987 season. The notion of forgiveness seems a little … Continue reading Keller vs Roche
Approval Ratings – Hazel Mae
Hazel Mae anchors NESN's nightly SportsDesk program and also serves as host of The Ultimate Red Sox Show, a weekly look back at the Red Sox, and The Buzz, another weekly show that is devoted to the Bruins. Mae came to Boston from Toronto, where apparently they are still mourning her departure. Mae's NESN Bio … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Hazel Mae
Sox Ring In The New Year
The Red Sox opened the home portion of their 2008 schedule yesterday afternoon with a 5-0 win over the Detroit Tigers. Prior to the game, the Red Sox received their 2007 World Series Championship rings and raised their second banner of the decade. These things just don't get old. Dan Shaughnessy has the Globe front page … Continue reading Sox Ring In The New Year
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