Jayson Stark has the Red Sox radically shifting the face of baseball with their recent success. Ken Fang has his usual thorough collection of Monday morning sports media columns and coverage. Richard Deitsch of SI.com has a look at NCAA Tournament coverage, with a focus on Billy Packer. Pete Prisco has a look at the … Continue reading Monday Afternoon Links
Boston Sports Media Approval Ratings
Starting today, I'm going to try to run a quick noontime opinion question each day regarding a member of the Boston sports media. This idea is "borrowed" from the great Deadspin.com, so I want to make sure credit is given there... The concept is simple. Each day I name a Boston sports media member, and you vote - … Continue reading Boston Sports Media Approval Ratings
Sox Get Ready For Opener in Japan
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It’s a Media Link Friday
Update: Head over to Scott’s Shots for a quick interview with Tina Cervasio on her new job with MSG. It's Ken from Fang's Bites. Time for your Friday media links once again. The NCAA Tournament will be the subject of discussion in most of the media columns today. First round action will conclude Friday night, then 2nd … Continue reading It’s a Media Link Friday
As Seen And Heard During Celtics/Mavs on TNT
Some items from last night's TNT coverage of Celtics/Mavericks: Reggie Miller on Craig Sager’s report on an argument between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and head coach Avery Johnson: “Where there’s smoke there’s fire, so if both guys are downplaying it then something went on. The biggest complaint from Mark Cuban was about Brandon Bass … Continue reading As Seen And Heard During Celtics/Mavs on TNT
C’s Mess With Texas
The Celtics finished off an impressive three game sweep in four days of the very tough Texas NBA contingent with a 94-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The Big Three led the way in this one, each of them scoring over 20 points, including Ray Allen, who was playing for the first time on this … Continue reading C’s Mess With Texas
Sox Hit Japan
A few observations on sports radio topics from the last few days: Could there be just a little less griping about the trip to Japan? Even the media people who didn't make the trip have been complaining and whining non-stop about the whole thing. (That's what makes it the most annoying. I can understand any … Continue reading Sox Hit Japan
Cervasio Lands on MSG Network
Former NESN anchor and Red Sox field reporter Tina Cervasio has landed a new gig in New York with the MSG Network. From the network's press release: MSG announced today that the network has signed Tina Cervasio as a host and reporter for MSG and MSG Plus (formerly FSN New York). Cervasio will serve as … Continue reading Cervasio Lands on MSG Network
Ordway Back On The Job
With no games for the locals last night, we'll just cover a few quick items: Glenn Ordway returned to the WEEI airwaves yesterday, following the most “frightening experience” of his life. Jessica Heslam in the Herald has a report on the return of the Big O. David Scott has a quick non-update on NESN's search … Continue reading Ordway Back On The Job
As Seen and Heard on TNT Last Night…
Some quotes and comments from last night's TNT telecast of the Celtics/Rockets game: Charles Barkley in response to Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor making comments that former Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett tanked the last five game of last season: “Glen Taylor has got a lot of money and doesn’t know anything about basketball…If you ever watch … Continue reading As Seen and Heard on TNT Last Night…
Boston Sports Media Watch 