I really don't want to dwell on this too much, but yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of the very first post on Boston Sports Media Watch. That first post, composed on a new service called Blogger, mentioned Dan Shaughnessy, Tommy Heinsohn, Dick Harter and Drew Bledsoe. Things have come a long way since then. Originally, … Continue reading 10 Years Of Boston Sports Media Watch
The Red Sox dropped their opener, 3-2 to the Detroit Tigers, despite coming back from a 2-0 deficit in the ninth inning. Manager Bobby Valentine is still the story, as his moves - on and off the field - are already being debated. New man in charge: Breaking down Bobby Valentine's first game as Red … Continue reading Sox Drop Opener, Bobby V Still the Story
Has this been the longest offseason ever? It sure feels that way, but in a sense, it also feels like the Red Sox never went away. They were a topic all winter long - even more than usual. Now, finally, they can actually begin playing games that count, and hopefully focus can shift more to … Continue reading Red Sox Set To (Finally) Open Season
Posted by the New York Daily News sports media columnist: [blackbirdpie id="187524163630678016"] This shouldn't shock anyone, given how the new Red Sox manager has gone about things this spring. Sean McAdam on 98.5 this morning with Toucher and Rich noted that this could be Valentine's way of "keeping a hand in" the New York for … Continue reading Bobby Valentine To Do Weekly Spot On NY Radio
The idea that these two could judge the toughness of anyone, let alone a professional athlete, is mind-boggling. Thumb injuries to Andrew Bailey and Josh Beckett have sports radio hosts on both stations in town questioning and mocking the toughness and dedication of the pitchers. Massarotti threw around the word "hypochondriac" in reference to Bailey. … Continue reading Thumbs Down On “Toughness” Talk
by Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff We figured we’d get this out of the way: the annual negative draft piece that spells out the mistakes of Patriots picks past. Please remember these don’t work as predictions; rather, view them as what we’d consider unfortunate choices in Coach Bill Belichick’s draft history. We also include what … Continue reading A Belichick Draft We Would Hate
The Celtics and Bruins both posted impressive wins to open the final month of their respective regular seasons, the Celtics ran away from the Miami Heat, 91-72 at the TD Garden, while the Bruins defeated the New York Rangers, 2-1 last night at Madison Square Garden. With the continued strong play of Avery Bradley, (How's … Continue reading Celtics, Bruins Open April In Style
This week has been hellish for me and I apologize for not being able to post as much as I would like at the Fang's Bites BSMW. I've been away from my computer for most of the day and by the time I get home, I'm tired and don't want to update the blog. Well, … Continue reading Attempting A Friday Megalink Post
We know we can always count on Curt Schilling to have an opinion. While every Red Sox fan is fond of Schilling for what he did on the field, many cringed even during his playing career at his affinity for the spotlight - or redlight - whichever you prefer. Today's Globe sports media column from … Continue reading Curt Schilling – Hypocrite? Shocking, I know.
The Celtics beat a good Utah Jazz squad at the Garden last night to move to 13-5 since the All Star break. Celtics 94, Jazz 82: C’s make sweet music - Scott Souza has basketball junkie Paul Pierce enjoying himself. Is Kevin Garnett the center for now, and the future? - Based on KG's play … Continue reading Celtics Stay Hot With Win Over Jazz
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