It is with great sadness that I post about the untimely death of another long time fixture on the Patriots beat. New Bedford Standard Times writer Dan Pires passed away this morning at the age of 52. Pires was a friend of BSMW, (as apparently he was of everyone else) often writing in and sharing little tidbits … Continue reading Danny Pires 1956-2008
Friday Megalinks, Finally
Ken from the Fang's Bites blog here again. Because I was at a jobsite all day Friday, these links are coming to you late, but better late than never. As usual, we preview the weekend viewing. Weekend Viewing Picks This is one of those lazy weekends where there are a lot of events, but not … Continue reading Friday Megalinks, Finally
Phoenix Explores Old vs New in Sports Media
Adam Reilly of the Boston Phoenix examines the animosity between old-media sportswriters and their new-media counterparts. Plenty of quotes in this article from Bill Simmons, Buzz Bissinger and Tony Massarotti, who sounds somewhat confused that he's been labeled an internet basher. Reilly wonders why the antipathy between traditional sportswriters and their new-media peers is so … Continue reading Phoenix Explores Old vs New in Sports Media
Your Friday Megalinks
Ken from the Fang's Bites blog here once again and I have plenty of media links to give you. But before we get to the links, let's go over the sporting weekend. Weekend Viewing Picks The weekend will be dominated by Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines and Interleague … Continue reading Your Friday Megalinks
Another Megalink Friday
Ken from Fang's Bites with your Friday media megalinks. Ok, let's go over your weekend viewing and then do your links. Weekend Viewing Picks The Celtics will be the focus of the weekend as Game 2 of the NBA Finals will be held on Sunday. ABC will carry the Lakers and Celtics live from the … Continue reading Another Megalink Friday
NBA Finals Game One Lookback
Here's a quick look back at the coverage of last night's first game of the NBA Finals, and some people that stuck out to me, both good and bad: Approvals: Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy, ABC: These guys are the best duo I've heard on national NBA broadcasts in a long time. They've got a shared history, so … Continue reading NBA Finals Game One Lookback
NBA Finals Broadcasts To Push Nostagia Storyline
The Hollywood Reporter has a pretty good look at the NBA finals from the broadcasting perspective. The authors, Steven Zeitchik and Paul J. Gough look at the strategy for ESPN and ABC in putting together the broadcasts of the series, which starts on Thursday night. There will be a heavy nostalgic angle pushed to the viewer, … Continue reading NBA Finals Broadcasts To Push Nostagia Storyline
Hazel Mae Out At NESN
First Tina Cervasio and now Hazel Mae? Say it ain't so! NESN announced today that Mae, host of SportsDesk, will leave the network at the end of the month. In a statement released today, Mae said that it was simply time to move on. “After four incredible and exciting years at NESN, I’ve decided now … Continue reading Hazel Mae Out At NESN
They’re Back! The Friday Megalinks are Here!
Ken from Fang's Bites here. After a week's absence and the start of my massive computer problems, I give you the Friday megalinks. I appreciate your patience during this tough stretch for me. About another week and I should be back on track. Let's go over the viewing weekend before we get into the megalinks. … Continue reading They’re Back! The Friday Megalinks are Here!
Tomase – Whoops He Did It Again
From the Herald's Point After blog today, which carries the byline of John Tomase: Andrews was pulled over in Lowell on Feb. 5, just two days after the Super Bowl, with three pounds of pot and over $6,800 in cash. On Boston.com's Reiss' Pieces, posted by Chris Gasper today: Andrews was pulled over by police … Continue reading Tomase – Whoops He Did It Again
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