Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reported last night that the Red Sox and manager Terry Francona are expected to part ways, as soon as today. Francona expected to leave Red Sox The Chicago Sun Times reports today that Francona wants out, and would be interested in joining the White Sox: Terry Francona wants out of … Continue reading Francona Gone? Theo Too?
Meet The New Red Sox, Same As The Old Red Sox
When Evan Longoria's 12th inning home run barely snuck over the wall near the left-field foul pole in Tampa last night, all I could do was laugh. I mean, what else could you really do at that point? All seemed well earlier in the night. The Red Sox and Orioles were in a rain delay … Continue reading Meet The New Red Sox, Same As The Old Red Sox
Red Sox Do It The Lavarnway
The Red Sox got a pair of home runs from a rookie making his first Major League start behind the plate, and needed both of them as they barely hung on for an 8-7 win in Baltimore last night. The win kept Boston tied with Tampa for the Wild Card playoff berth heading into tonight's … Continue reading Red Sox Do It The Lavarnway
2011 Approval Ratings – Ian Rapoport
Ian Rapoport covers the New England Patriots for the Boston Herald. The Boston-born but New York raised Rapoport joined the Herald in July of 2009. He had previously worked for The Birmingham News, where he covered the Alabama football program led by Nick Saban. The Columbia University graduate employs an energetic style to his coverage … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Ian Rapoport
Brady’s Four Interceptions Help Buffalo End Streak Against Patriots
Tom Brady threw four interceptions yesterday, and the Patriots defense continued to give up yards and points at an alarming rate as the Buffalo Bills came back from a 21-0 deficit to defeat the Patriots 34-31 out in Western New York. It was the first time that the Bills have beaten the Patriots since 2003. ESPN … Continue reading Brady’s Four Interceptions Help Buffalo End Streak Against Patriots
Friday Megalinks
Due to being at jobsites for the last few days, I haven't been able post links like I've wanted to at either my main page or the Fang's Bites at BSMW site. I apologize for that. I have tried to be diligent in updating as much as I can. Let's get to the linkage. But … Continue reading Friday Megalinks
Sports Media Musings: “Felger & Mazz” to Broadcast on CSNNE, Dale Arnold Reunites With NESN
The Coup? I know Bruce covered this briefly yesterday, since I'm only a weekly contributor I wanted to pass along some thoughts. Comcast Sports Net New England agreed with 98.5 The Sports Hub to simulcast afternoon drive radio show "Felger and Mazz." The announcement came yesterday, but industry insiders have known about the deal, which … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: “Felger & Mazz” to Broadcast on CSNNE, Dale Arnold Reunites With NESN
Felger And Massarotti To Be Simulcast on CSNNE Starting This Fall
98.5 The SportsHub and Comcast SportsNet New England announced this afternoon that the Felger and Massarotti show would begin a daily simulcast on CSNNE beginning sometime this fall. The exact date that this will start is not known yet, as a studio is being completely rebuilt/refurbished for this show. Felger said in the announcement that they … Continue reading Felger And Massarotti To Be Simulcast on CSNNE Starting This Fall
From The PFW Archives – Greg and Gary from October 2007
Here is another blast from the past. This column originally appeared in Patriots Football Weekly back in October of 2007. Since the time this was published, the duo of Greg and Gary have sadly divorced, as Gary began a fling with Michael Felger that endures to this day. Gil and Gino. Mike and Tommy. Dennis … Continue reading From The PFW Archives – Greg and Gary from October 2007
Worst. Team. Ever.
(Did the Herald use that headline yet?) We can forget talk about panic. Red Sox followers moved past that emotion a while ago. They then progressed to anger. I think now the current emotion among fans is disgust. A wave of sentiment is arising that hopes that his team doesn't make the playoffs. I think we'll … Continue reading Worst. Team. Ever.
Boston Sports Media Watch 