SI also features a regional cover this week of Boston Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes pumping his fists in the air after beginning a game-winning rally with a double in Saturdays’ emotional victory at Fenway Park. The image falls under the headline: "Strong. Triumph After Tragedy." SI managing editor Chris Stone on why this … Continue reading #BostonStrong on Sports Illustrated Regional Cover
The events of last week will never be forgotten. As we slowly swing back into our lives, here are a few bits and pieces from the sports media world: Boston Sports Media Watch comes to Chicago Sports Media Watch - I had a chance last week to speak with a similar type of site to … Continue reading Attempting a Return to Sports and Media
We'll call it "Return of the Meat," a sequel that took, oh, six days to produce. On Saturday, a disgruntled Pete Sheppard was airing out Entercom's dirty laundry on WEEI's airwaves, offering a poignant resignation to his audience. The following Thursday, Sheppard took to Twitter to announce he is set to join NBC Sports Radio Boston 1510 … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Pete Sheppard to Join NBC Sports Radio Boston 1510
Celtics (1-0) vs. Houston (0-1) April 11, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics held serve and defeated the Rockets, 95-75, to claim a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semi-final match-up. Only leading by three points at intermission, the Celtics hit Houston with an offensive barrage in the second half, featuring a total of six … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 2 vs. the Rockets
[Update]: Chad Finn has the official numbers from Arbitron posted on Touching All The Bases. From the piece: The Arbitron winter ratings period was a rout for 98.5 The Sports Hub. The Sports Hub finished first overall in the men 25-54 demographic for the period of Jan. 3-March 27, earning a 9.0 share. Each of its … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Sports Hub soars in the Winter, WEEI Hibernates
Two stories from the issue: Chaos, fear filled the Boston air after the explosions - S.L. Price Teary thoughts on a special day in Boston with my daughter - Steve Rushin Chris Stone, SI Managing Editor, discusses the process of putting together this week’s SI. With Monday being the weekly deadline for the magazine, how … Continue reading This Week’s Sports Illustrated On The Marathon
Historically, Bostonians have never taken to being pushed around very well. This doesn't bode well for whomever is responsible for the atrocities committed at the finish line of yesterday's Boston Marathon. I'm mortified at the idea that some lunatic(s) felt that Patriots' Day - a day to remember the first battles of the American Revolution - … Continue reading You Messed With The Wrong City
I was putting the finishing touches on a Red Sox column for Metro Boston when I took a quick second to touch up a piece I've been working on for BSMW about WEEI's precipitous fall. These days, I've become very good at multi-tasking, a skill I would unknowingly summon all afternoon and into the night. Like others, once I … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Sorrow and Tragedy Strike 117th Boston Marathon
Celtics (0-0) vs. Houston (0-0) April 9, 1980 Boston Garden **After yesterday's tragedy at the Boston Marathon, I send my prayers to all those affected. With the NBA playoffs set to begin and the Celtics traveling to New York, it's a good opportunity to look back at the Celtics playoff run from the 1980 season. … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 1 vs. the Rockets
With New England currently owning a mere five picks in the 2013 draft, that means they'll have to fill spring camp with rookie free agents. Let's preview some potential undrafted newbies who could get a second look from the Foxboro front office. These fresh-faced free agent decisions often come down to connections. Last year, for … Continue reading All In The Patriots Family
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