It looks like Rajon Rondo will continue to be the point guard of the Boston Celtics for the foreseeable future, as Danny Ainge has been unable to work a deal with New Orleans for guard Chris Paul. The Hornets did agree to send Paul to the Lakers last night, but after the deal had been leaked out, NBA Commissioner … Continue reading No Chris Paul For Celtics…and Media Links
CSNNE announced their Celtics coverage plans this afternoon. The network will carry 57 games, including two preseason contests, and will have a training camp opening special tomorrow nigth at 9:00PM BURLINGTON, MA - Boston Celtics basketball returns to Comcast SportsNet and the Home of the Celtics begins its telecast schedule with a pair of preseason … Continue reading CSNNE Reveals Celtics Schedule and Programming
David Ortiz accepted arbitration from the Red Sox last night, meaning that the Red Sox DH will be back in Boston for at least another season. Meanwhile, Danny Ainge continues to push hard for a Chris Paul for Rajon Rondo swap, and Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Celtics competition in this quest may be getting cold feet. … Continue reading Papi’s Staying, Is Rondo Going?
Out of commission yesterday, apparently I missed a number of noteworthy items. CBS and NBC have been wrestling over the Patriots/Broncos game on December 18th. NBC would like to flex out the game to Sunday night, while CBS wants to keep it right where it currently is - a 4:15 start on their network. The … Continue reading A Wednesday Catchup
For the middle 30 minutes of yesterday's game, the Patriots played well. The first 15 and final 15 - not as much. The Patriots withstood three fourth quarter touchdowns from the Indianapolis Colts and managed a 31-24 win at Gillette Stadium to move to 9-3 on the season. Let's get right to the grim analysis. Late fade … Continue reading Patriots Stumble Their Way To Yet Another Disheartening Victory
Let's give you some linkage on this Friday. Been a busy day. You deserve some links The Weekend Viewing Picks provide your sports and entertainment TV watching. And now to your links. National USA Today's Michael Hiestand and Mike McCarthy debate whether networks should hire ex-coaches knowing full well they could make news and leave … Continue reading A Friday Evening Megalink Thing
Bill Simmons doesn't like making you pay for his content. I believe that. I really do. On his podcast with Chuck Klosterman, before his best-selling tome The Book of Basketball was released, Simmons rationalized the 700 page length saying, "I didn't want to split it up into two volumes. I hate making people pay for … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Bill Simmons Stars In Tommy Boy, Lessons from Portnoy, Quick Musings
By Roy Reiss Did you happen to notice how the University of Arizona recently announced the hiring of their new football coach? https://twitter.com/greg_byrne/status/138777752001187840 “And the new Arizona football coach and his family is…..” tweeted Athletic Director Greg Byrnes. It included a link to an iPhone photo of Byrnes, the new coach and his family. No … Continue reading The Future Of Media – “Value-Added Insight”
Bobby Valentine will be introduced as Red Sox manager at 5:30 this afternoon. The Bruins won their 12th game in 13 tries last night as they downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 last night, and took over first place in the Northeast Division in the process. The papers are full of articles on Valentine this … Continue reading Lucchino Gets His Man, Bruins Win Again
Here is a look at CSNNE's planned coverage of the MLB Winter Meetings: COMCAST SPORTSNET’S THE BASEBALL SHOW RETURNS FOR WINTER MEETINGS Red Sox Insider Sean McAdam and Jessica Moran Reporting Live from Dallas All Week for Chevrolet SportsNet Central and CSNNE.com BURLINGTON, MA - The Red Sox continue to turn the page on a … Continue reading CSNNE’s Coverage Of The MLB Winter Meetings
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