The Red Sox opened up their 2015 campaign (hoping for the Double Boomerang) in style yesterday, as Clay Buchholz went seven shutout innings, Hanley Ramirez homered twice, including an ninth-inning grand slam to lead Boston over the Phillies 8-0. Dustin Pedroia added two solo homers, and Mookie Betts also homered for the Red Sox. In … Continue reading Grand Opener For Hanley, Sox.
There's still plenty of snow on the ground, but the Red Sox will begin their season for real in Philadelphia on Monday afternoon. (3:05 pm) Predictions on the performance of the team are all over the place, with some predicting a return to the top of the AL East, with others insisting this isn't a … Continue reading Red Sox Set For Monday Opener
A lengthy investigation which included interviews with dozens of people involved with the Boston sports media reveals that powerful organization actually controls the content which is disseminated through the various media outlets within New England. This organization (also described variously as a "cartel" or "lodge") uses fear, intimidation, threats, coercion and blackmail on various members … Continue reading BSMW Investigation Reveals HotSportzTakes Coerced
How long before all teams use the Bill Belichick/Patriots method of dealing with the media? The day is coming, I'm telling you. Yes, there are those in sports who enjoy using the media and cozying up to them to get fawning coverage, whether they actually deserve it or not. There are many more, I believe, … Continue reading Burned By Scorching Hot Sportz Takes
We haven't had a ton of success predicting New England's draft choices (Jake Bequette in 2012 the lone exception), but we've done a fair job figuring what positions they'll look for in certain spots. We'll keep that in mind for this spring as we take our shots. For previous 2015 mocks, you can see our … Continue reading Patriots 2015 Mock Draft (Names-To-Positions Edition)
The Celtics and Bruins both suffered discouraging setbacks yesterday with the Bruins dropping a 5-3 game to the Lightning for their fifth loss in a row, and the Celtics losing to the Pistons, 105-97. Faltering Bruins fall to Tampa Bay - Amalie Benjamin says that this feels like the end for the Bruins. Check the rest … Continue reading Peter King Scores Exclusive Interview With Roger Goodell, Also, Dog Bites Man.
A few things on my mind this week: After 49ers linebacker Chris Borland retired this week at the age of 24, citing the risks of the game, many in the media used this as an opportunity to laud Borland and use their platform to lecture the public on the dangers of the game. Some tried … Continue reading Shooting From The Hip…
As hundreds of NFL combine invitees demonstrated their abilities at Indianapolis this past February, hundreds more prepared to show what they could do at their respective schools' pro days. These snubs have a tougher road ahead in terms of making themselves visible, but many have the types of days that help them go pro. Some … Continue reading 2015 Combine Snubs Who Showed ‘Em, Part I
The Bruins and Celtics have had exciting wins this week, and the Red Sox are ramping up towards opening day. But still much of the local talk this week has centered on the bumbling, incompetent, cheap, Super Bowl winning franchise that plays NFL games in Gillette Stadium. The Patriots have had five players from their … Continue reading Revis Fallout Continues…
Some people will never learn. Granted, after the Patriots won the Super Bowl (which they indeed DID do, by the way) I did not foresee the parting of ways with Vince Wilfork, Brandon Browner and Darrelle Revis as the first moves towards the team's title defense. But if there is one thing that we've learned … Continue reading Here We Go Again…
