http://storify.com/bruceallen/the-buchholz-charity-scandal.js?border=false%5BView the story "The Buchholz Charity Scandal" on Storify]The Buchholz Charity ScandalIn case you missed it, Boston sports radio and twitter blew up this morning at the news that Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz, fresh out of the hospital, attended a charity event last night. Here's how it went down, and what they're saying. Storified … Continue reading Tracking The Buchholz Story
Maybe The Media Can Now Move On From SpyGate
News came down a little while ago of the punishment handed out to the New Orleans Saints in the bounty program that was operated under defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who is now with the Rams. Saints Head Coach Sean Payton is suspended for the entire 2012 season without pay. Saints GM Mickey Loomis is suspends … Continue reading Maybe The Media Can Now Move On From SpyGate
Ken Powers In Trouble Again
Remember Ken Powers? Fired from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette for plagiarism in February 2005 after being sent home from the Super Bowl? Well, it seems like he steals more than just words. Reporter accused of $100,000 theft UXBRIDGE — A well-known Central Massachusetts reporter is facing criminal charges that he stole $100,000 from a … Continue reading Ken Powers In Trouble Again
Gresh and Zo Weigh In On Jacoby
Front and back MRI this time Jacoby. You pussy. Feel bad for Ty Warren. That sucks.Sat Aug 14 13:44:16 via EchofonGresh & Zolak GreshandZo
#4 Plagiarism Scandals
The decade was rocked by two major plagiarism scandals involving newspaper sports reporters in Boston. In February, 2005, the Patriots were in Jacksonville, getting ready for their third Super Bowl of the decade. Ken Powers was covering the team for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, when we learned on the morning of February 2nd, that he … Continue reading #4 Plagiarism Scandals
Was Joey Porter Baited By the Boston Media?
I hate to do this, I really do, but I think Joey Porter needs to be defended a little bit here... This morning's articles, and in sports flashes and reports over the air since yesterday afternoon have, with a couple of exceptions, painted Joey Porter's conference call with Boston reporters yesterday as just another Patriots … Continue reading Was Joey Porter Baited By the Boston Media?
Bob Gamere Faces Child Porn Charges
Boston.com reports that former TV sportscaster and "Candlepins for Cash" host Bob Gamere has been arrested on charges of transporting and possessing child pornography. The article states that Gamere "told the Globe a year ago that he was "semi-retired," though he had been doing some announcing at Boston University track meets and was until recently calling … Continue reading Bob Gamere Faces Child Porn Charges
Infamous Moments – McDonough Punches Clayborn
We're back with another installment of infamous moments in Boston sports media history. The relationship between the media and professional athletes has always been an adversarial one. Rarely however, has it gotten physical. On September 9th, 1979, the Patriots had just routed the New York Jets 56-3. These days morning talk show hosts and ESPN … Continue reading Infamous Moments – McDonough Punches Clayborn
Infamous Moments in Boston Sports Media History
Periodically, we're going to look back in Boston Sports Media history and revisit some of the more infamous moments that this group has foisted upon the general public. The left fielder of the Boston Red Sox is a brilliant hitter, with few peers in the history of the game. However, he hasn't always cooperated with … Continue reading Infamous Moments in Boston Sports Media History
Herald, Massarotti Continue Alienation of Readers
There will be no approval ratings today. Instead, we're going with this analysis of the Boston Herald's ongoing apology. Has the Boston Herald been carefully orchestrating this whole walkthrough apology in order to generate the most attention (and revenue)? It would appear so. Yes, I certainly wanted more from the paper than simply the statement that … Continue reading Herald, Massarotti Continue Alienation of Readers
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