Let's do your media megalinks since last week you did not get any. Hard to believe that college baseball, college lacrosse and NASCAR seasons are starting up, but they are and they're included in the Weekend Viewing Picks along with the regular Golf, NBA, NHL, Skiing, Soccer, Tennis and Entertainment recommendations. To your links now. … Continue reading Wringing Out Some Friday Megalinks
Ken Powers Acquitted
Former Worcester Telegram & Gazette Patriots beat writer Ken Powers was acquitted today after being charged with stealing $100,000 from Blackstone National Golf Club in Sutton. Powers found not guilty of stealing from Sutton golf course Powers is best known around these parts for being fired from the T&G for plagiarizing Peter King, among others, in 2005.
Advice For Jenny Dell, The Globe’s Disrespect of Bob Ryan, and More…
Catching up on the world of Sports Media this morning. (For stories on the Celtics loss to Chicago, head to celticslinks.com.) Sideline coaching for Dell - Chad Finn has Tina Cervasio offering some advice for new NESN Red Sox reporter Jenny Dell. Chat sports and media at 2:30 p.m. - Chad will be doing his … Continue reading Advice For Jenny Dell, The Globe’s Disrespect of Bob Ryan, and More…
Bruins Come Through in Shootout, Celtics Lose To Lowly Pistons
The Bruins blew a 3-1 third period lead, but survived overtime, and got a goal from Tyler Seguin in the shootout to beat the Canadiens 4-3 in Montreal last night. The Celtics, meanwhile, got a big game from Rajon Rondo, but didn't get Ray Allen and Paul Pierce involved in the game hardly at all, … Continue reading Bruins Come Through in Shootout, Celtics Lose To Lowly Pistons
Greg Dickerson Opens Up on Battle With Epilepsy, Tourette Syndrome
In an interview with Bill Doyle of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, CSNNE Celtics sideline reporter Greg Dickerson outlines his recent health scares, and opens up about his battle with epilepsy and Tourette syndrome. Greg Dickerson, Celtics reporter, details battle with Tourette syndrome, epilepsy Two days before the Celtics' season opener against the Knicks on … Continue reading Greg Dickerson Opens Up on Battle With Epilepsy, Tourette Syndrome
Bob Ryan Bowing Out, Bruins Blanked
It wasn't exactly breaking news, but when Bob Ryan told Bill Simmons yesterday on the B.S. Report that he will be hanging it up after the 2012 Olympic games in London, it caused quite a stir. Ryan had hinted previously that he'd likely be scaling things back following the Olympics, and he emphasized yesterday that … Continue reading Bob Ryan Bowing Out, Bruins Blanked
Season Ending Patriots Media Thoughts
Much like the Patriots season, the performance of the media covering the team this season was marked by highs and lows. For the most part, the day-to-day coverage from the beat reporters was solid. It's a veteran group, who understand how things work down in Foxborough, and have learned to make the best of what … Continue reading Season Ending Patriots Media Thoughts
Rondo Triple-Double Leads Celtics Over Bulls
After stumbling in their last two games, the Celtics responded yesterday with a much-needed win on national television over the Chicago Bulls. Even though the latter was playing without MVP guard Derrick Rose, this was still a big win for the Celtics, who were without a couple of key cogs of their own. The 95-91 … Continue reading Rondo Triple-Double Leads Celtics Over Bulls
Lakers Drop Celtics In OT, DeOssie Defended
Pau Gasol blocked a Ray Allen putback at the buzzer to give the Lakers an 88-87 win over the Celtics at the Garden last night. Get all the coverage at CelticsLinks.com. It's no surprise that Glenn Ordway completely circled the wagons yesterday around Steve DeOssie. He's his friend and business partner. In the Globe, Chad … Continue reading Lakers Drop Celtics In OT, DeOssie Defended
Mike Reiss Rants on Negativity, Legacies and Anger
Mike Reiss is as even-keeled a guy as you'll find in the business. He stepped out of that demeanor in his ESPNBoston chat today, and delivered a welcome rant on a few of the topics that have bothered me, and plenty of others recently: Dave (Elmira) Mike, Another All Pro season of reporting. Thanks for … Continue reading Mike Reiss Rants on Negativity, Legacies and Anger
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