The Patriots had their way offensively with the San Diego Chargers yesterday, and an opportunistic defense made just enough big plays to keep San Diego safely out of range for much of the afternoon. The defense once again gave up a lot of yards, but also had a pair of interceptions and a goal line … Continue reading Patriots Sail Past Chargers, Sox Still Stumbling
Let's do some linkage. The Weekend Viewing Picks give you everything to you need for your viewing pleasure. Let's do this. National Michael Hiestand of USA Today writes that primetime is the right time for college football. Tripp Mickle of Sports Business Daily reports that ESPN has sold out its ad inventory for its new … Continue reading Friday Megalinks Just For You
A few links to keep you occupied until Ryan comes by with Sports Media Musings... The Sports Hub Receives Marconi Award For Sports Station Of Year - 98.5 The SportsHub was named Sports Radio Station of the year in the Marconi Awards. Media Roundup: Breaking Down NFL Network's Bill Belichick Documentary - The headline of my SB … Continue reading Friday Quicklinks
With respect to Thomas Moore, I think we can place the blame for yesterday's Red Sox loss on Daniel Bard. The Red Sox reliever continued his recent struggles by turning a 4-2 eighth inning lead into a 5-4 deficit and eventual loss for Boston. With both the Yankees and Rays losing last night, the Red … Continue reading “Oh! blame not the bard.”
Tim Wakefield wasn't at his best, but the Red Sox offense was as they routed the Toronto Blue Jays 18-6 at Fenway Park last night. Wakefield went six innings, giving up five runs, which was enough for him to pick up the win, the 200th of his career. More importantly to the Red Sox, the … Continue reading Wakefield, Sox Finally Get Long Awaited Win
Tom Brady and the Patriots got their 2011 season off to a rousing start last night in South Florida as the Patriots QB set personal, franchise and Monday Night Football records with his 517 passing yards in the Patriots 38-24 opening win over the Miami Dolphins. Get all of the coverage from last night's game over … Continue reading The “Aging Quarterback” Might Have Something Left, After All
Karen Guregian covers the New England Patriots for the Boston Herald. A Chelmsford native and graduate of Northeastern University’s journalism school, Guregian began her career with the Lowell Sun. She joined the Boston Herald in 1984, and has remained there since, despite some rumored inquiries from the Boston Globe in recent years. My first memories … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Karen Guregian
I could've used some other word to end the headline above, but this is a family website, after all. The Red Sox continue to just play awful baseball. I sense an eagerness on the behalf of sports radio hosts, because, as I just heard one say, just a little too excitedly for my taste, "this … Continue reading Sox September Swoon Seriously Stinks
With Fenway Park turning 100 years old next year, you can count on a steady stream of publications, specials and documentaries on the history of the ballpark. I mentioned one a few weeks ago (Remembering Fenway Park) and today, another crossed my desk. Fenway Park:The Centennial by Saul Wisnia, features both a book and a … Continue reading Review (and Giveaway) of Fenway Park: The Centennial
A few relevent links from this morning: Media Roundup: NFL Freebies And More Takes on Patriots, Jets - In my SB Nation Media column, I've got the CBS crew talking Patriots/Jets, and Tom Jackson embarrassing himself again. Now, for some opening remarks - Chad Finn has a number of analysts weighing in on the Patriots. Monday Night … Continue reading Mid-day Friday Quick Links
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