Several notes from the last few days: Will John Henry Save the Globe? - Jason Schwartz in Boston Magazine has a feature on the new owner of the Boston Globe. The feature overall is very good, an informative look at the new stewardship of Henry, and his ideas and goals for the paper. A few … Continue reading Catching Up With Some Quick Notes
Reading Between the Lines Podcast: Episode 2 — Michael Pina
A lot of great reaction to last week’s podcast with Dan Kennedy and Adam Kaufman, which is greatly appreciated on my end. I’m still working out the kinks, and quickly fell behind this week while working on my Metro Boston column and a Sports Media Musings piece for you guys tomorrow. The hope is to … Continue reading Reading Between the Lines Podcast: Episode 2 — Michael Pina
Sports Media Musings: NFL Prospect Michael Sam Announces He Is Gay; The Media Debates How The Media Will Treat The Story
Today: In which we discuss Michael Sam's decision to step forth as the first openly gay NFL prospect. Before doing so, let’s pass along some prerequisite reads from much smarter writers than myself. Cyd Zeigler, of Out Sports, has the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of how Sam’s PR team chose to come out to the public … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: NFL Prospect Michael Sam Announces He Is Gay; The Media Debates How The Media Will Treat The Story
Sports Media Musings: The Narrative Problem; Revisionist History of the Pete Carroll-Patriots Divorce; Sochi Games Unplugged
Today: In which we play a game of Three & Out while cleaning out the notebook as we head into the weekend. As always, thanks for reading. Feel free to say hello in the Twittersphere: @Hadfield__. FIRST DOWN: The Narrative Problem HOT SPORTS TAKES are all around Boston these days, and it’s killing my wardrobe. Yes, … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Narrative Problem; Revisionist History of the Pete Carroll-Patriots Divorce; Sochi Games Unplugged
Reading In Between The Lines Podcast: Episode 1 – Dan Kennedy, Adam Kaufman
We'll come back tomorrow with Media Musings. Today: In an effort to serve the growing BSMW readership, I'm going to host a weekly sports/media/culture podcast (because I'm original like that) every Thursday afternoon entitled, "Reading In Between The Lines" (Get it? Sports ANDDDD writing pun -- yeah, you got it!). Now, a few quick caveats about … Continue reading Reading In Between The Lines Podcast: Episode 1 – Dan Kennedy, Adam Kaufman
Sports Media Musings: ESPN Lacks Focus In Super Bowl Coverage; NESN Adds Sarah Davis
Today: A game of Three & Out, in which we discuss ESPN's Super Bowl post game coverage. As always, thanks for reading. Feel free to say hello in the Twittersphere: @Hadfield__. FIRST DOWN: Peyton Manning, Good Guy. http://youtu.be/LHrkO46ERP8 Yes. That happened. For 60 minutes. This game served as a mix tape highlighting each of Peyton Manning's … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: ESPN Lacks Focus In Super Bowl Coverage; NESN Adds Sarah Davis
Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter VII
Welcome to the Monthly Weekly?? Sports Media Mailbag! Here are comments and emails from you, the readers, with insight on your favorite sports media personalities. To contribute to the mailbag, either shoot me an email at Hadfield.Ryan@gmail.com, hit me up on Twitter @Hadfield__, or leave a response in the comments section of any one of … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter VII
Report: Jenny Dell Removed From NESN Red Sox Broadcast
Over at Boston.com, Chad Finn is reporting that NESN has removed Jenny Dell from her post as sideline reporter of the Red Sox telecast. Instead, Dell will serve as an anchor for "NESN Sports Today." While NESN did not directly link the issue, the general consensus Out There is that her public relationship with third … Continue reading Report: Jenny Dell Removed From NESN Red Sox Broadcast
Sports Media Musings: Katie Nolan vs. Rick Reilly; “Salk & Holley” Go Shankin’; Ordway Downplays WEEI Return
Mailbagin' it Friday: To contribute, fire off questions/funny comments to hadfield.ryan@gmail.com or, if you fancy yourself the progressive type, shout at me on twitter @Hadfield__. *** Anna Kendrick is my number one right now. She’s a fun follow on Twitter, and seems like a great hang who's down to earth. Can't fight love; it’s just how I feel, … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Katie Nolan vs. Rick Reilly; “Salk & Holley” Go Shankin’; Ordway Downplays WEEI Return
Sports Media Musings: #MediaDay Saves the Super Bowl
Today: In which we avoid the Tweet below, and write about the goofiest day in sports media. Because sports are supposed to be fun, man. We'll mailbag it later this week. Fire off funny emails and questions to hadfield.ryan@gmail.com or tweets to @Hadfield__. If you're not moving forward, you're moving backward MT @GlennDOrdway: Don't know … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: #MediaDay Saves the Super Bowl
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