Have I ever mentioned how much I despise the mixing of sports and politics? Can anyone seriously believe that Manny Ramirez had any political motivations for not appearing at the White House yesterday? Yet WEEI has (predictably) spent almost the whole day talking about it. I guess it's the low-hanging fruit. Dale & Holley did … Continue reading Tell Me You Didn’t See This Coming…
Celtics Don’t Bow To King James
The Celtics returned home last night, and returned to their dominating style of play, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers by the score of 92-87. The game wasn't as close as the score would seem to indicate, as Boston was in charge throughout. Marc J. Spears has the Celtics coming out with the needed energy despite just … Continue reading Celtics Don’t Bow To King James
APSE Honors Local Writers, Papers
Yesterday I had noted the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association and Hall of Fame honorees, today we'll mention the Associated Press Sports Editors awards for both writers and sections. Of local interest, section winners included the Lewiston Sun Journal; the New Bedford Standard Times; the Nashua Telegraph ; the Worcester Telegram-Gazette; the New Haven Register; … Continue reading APSE Honors Local Writers, Papers
Bruins Stand Pat, Pats Brewin’ Changes
The Bruins failed to make a trade prior to yesterday NHL trading deadline, choosing to stand pat with the roster that they currently have. Last night, Tim Thomas and the B's scored a 4-0 shutout over the Ottawa Senators - a team they seem to own. Fluto Shinzawa says that Boston "dominated a thoroughly disinterested Ottawa … Continue reading Bruins Stand Pat, Pats Brewin’ Changes
Media Assists NFL Tampering
Quick thought - Almost every NFL reporter out there has been writing or talking the last two weeks about which team is interested in which free agent, and which player is likely to end up at one of a couple of teams. Isn't this just enabling tamperers? You can assume there are plenty of league … Continue reading Media Assists NFL Tampering
Celtics Head Home – Cassell to Follow?
The Celtics ended their five game Western road trip on a high note, as they routed a totally uninspired Clippers team, 104-76 in Los Angeles. The win made the Celtics 2-3 on the trip and now they head home to take on the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers tomorrow night at the Garden. Steve Bulpett says that … Continue reading Celtics Head Home – Cassell to Follow?
Comcast SportsNet HD Growing Pains
If you watched the Celtics broadcasts from Phoenix on Friday night and last night from Portland on Comcast SportsNet HD, you likely noticed that the game wasn't actually in HD. In talking with a CSN representative today, the explanation was given that apparently while the network is able to broadcast each game in High Definition, they … Continue reading Comcast SportsNet HD Growing Pains
Celts Blaze Their Way Back
After trailing by 17 points at one point in the first half, the Celtics finally got their act together last night, and stormed back for a 112-102 win over the Portland Trailblazers last night. Paul Pierce had 30 points to lead the way for the Celtics. On Oscar night, Steve Bulpett has the Celtics starring … Continue reading Celts Blaze Their Way Back
Globe Magazine Takes Its Shots At Belichick
In the Boston Globe Magazine this morning, Doug Most has the latest rip job on Bill Belichick. What an original subject. And timely, too. Let's kick the guy further while we can. He states as fact: The only reason Boston sports fans have put up with Belichick's act is because he's won, not because they … Continue reading Globe Magazine Takes Its Shots At Belichick
Manny Has Arrived
Manny Ramirez showing up on time to camp is the top story in the papers this morning, and him speaking to the media on his arrival is an even bigger one. Steve Buckley has Ramirez happy, upbeat and wanting to stay in Boston for the rest of his career. Jeff Goldberg has Manny stating that … Continue reading Manny Has Arrived
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