Category: Morning Links

...to bring you this link to the ESPN Ombudsman's response to the network's over-the-top coverage of Spygate. Le Anne Schreiber pulls no punches in analyzing her employer's coverage of the Patriots taping scandal. The column touches on many of the gripes that New England fans have had about the sensationalistic and speculative coverage dedicated to … Continue reading We Interupt This NBA Finals…

With all the injuries the Red Sox have suffered to starting pitching this season, the signing of Bartolo Colon in spring training has proven to be a wise investment. The Sox beat the Orioles 6-3 last night behind the burly right hander. Jeff Horrigan has Colon improving to 4-1 on the season and picking up … Continue reading Colon Cleanses Sox Woes

Today we're looking at Comcast SportsNet Celtics analyst Donny Marshall. After a playing career at UConn and a five year stint in the NBA, Marshall is now in his second season at CSN. Marshall is the primary studio analyst alongside Gary Tanguay on the pregame, halftime and postgame shows, and also traveled with the team … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Donny Marshall

Officials making many more calls in favor of the Lakers? Check. Kobe Bryant living at the free throw line? Check. Bryant having a HUGE night? Check. Lakers taking game three so that there is no possibility of a sweep (and the low ratings and revenues that come with it)? Check. Despite all of that, the … Continue reading As Scripted, Lakers Take Game Three

Bob Ryan examines the reasons that the Celtics are up 2-0 in the series, and gives us some locks for tonight. Chief among them: The Lakers are going to get the calls tonight. Have we confirmed yet if Bennett Salvatore, Violet Palmer and Eddie F. Rush are doing this game? It would only make sense. … Continue reading Celtics Head West, Hope To Wrap in LA

Up by 24 with less then eight minutes to play last night, the Celtics appeared to have things well in hand. By the time the final buzzer sounded, Boston was holding on for dear life as Kobe Bryant and the Lakers stormed back to within two points with under a minute to play. Four free … Continue reading Celtics Hang On, Take 2-0 Series Lead

In a game that saw its share of momentum swings and lead changes, the Celtics took a 1-0 in the NBA Finals with a 98-88 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Garden. Let's get right into the coverage, as there is a ton of it this morning: Marc J. Spears has the Celtics … Continue reading Celtics, Pierce Bounce Back To Record Game One Win

The long wait is almost over as the Celtics and Lakers get ready to start their best of seven NBA Championship series tonight at the Garden. The game will be on ABC at 9:00pm. Bob Hohler has a piece on the front page of the Globe about the Celtics/Lakers rivalry through the years and how … Continue reading Celtics/Lakers Tonight – At Last!

The Red Sox were able to get back to their winning ways at home last night, despite once again the absence of David Ortiz. The Sox defeated the first place Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 at Fenway Park. Gordon Edes has J.D. Drew stepping up last night to fill the void left by Ortiz in the lineup. … Continue reading Sox Enjoy More Home Cookin’

The Baltimore Orioles avoided being swept by the Red Sox as they rallied for a 6-3 win over Boston last night. Gordon Edes says that despite another Manny Ramirez home run, the big stories of the night were a Hideki Okajima meltdown and David Ortiz being placed on the DL with his wrist injury. Rob … Continue reading Sox Lose Game To O’s, Papi To DL