A sampling of what's being said about Jackie Bradley Jr today after his first game in the Majors. Dan Shaughnessy: First walk. First hustle on the basepaths. First strikeout. First run. First RBI. First “tremendous” catch. How long before Dr. Charles Steinberg produces “The Ballad of Jackie Bradley Jr.?’’ How long before Yawkey Way is … Continue reading They Build Them Up So They Can Tear Them Down
Celtics (60-20) vs. Cleveland (36-44) March 28, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics wrapped up a first round bye by clinching the Atlantic Division with a 130-122 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the win, the Celtics reached their combined win total from the past two seasons (61) during the 1979-80 season. Larry Bird scored 33 … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 81 vs. the Cavaliers
After nearly a decade of contending, the Red Sox have fallen hard during the last two seasons. Their struggles have been well documented and discussed ad nauseam. This afternoon in Yankee Stadium they begin the 2013 season with low expectations, but moderate hopes. No one quite knows what to expect from this club, other than … Continue reading Red Sox Look To Start Afresh
In a surprising move, sports media personalities Michael Felger and Tony Massarotti were married on Cape Cod yesterday afternoon. The co-hosts of 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Felger and Mazz” got hitched at the Holy Redeemer Church in Chatham, Mass. during a clear, mild spring day. Both grooms wore white tuxedos. During the vows – which … Continue reading Felger, Mazz Married In Intimate Ceremony?
In a show much of which was spent lambasting the Bruins and GM Peter Chiarelli for not being able to close a deal, (that's a whole other topic) Michael Felger decided he needed to poke the Celtics as well, specifically Jeff Green, who hit the game winning shot the night before. When anyone undergoes heart … Continue reading Heart Surgery Jokes Are Hilarious, Just Ask Mike Felger
I used to hit on a variety of topics, both local and national, in my media columns. These days, because we've been hit with a barrage of news and events, my writing in this space has been more focused and in-depth. So, to combat this trend, I decided to clean out my notebook. Also, since … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Ramble, Ramble, RAMBLE
Celtics (59-20) vs. New York (37-41) March 26, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics dealt a crushing blow to the playoff hopes of the New York Knicks with a 129-121 victory in Boston. The loss hurt New York as the Knicks were in the midst of a dog fight with Washington for the final playoff spot in … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 80 vs. the Knicks
I realize I've been a bit scarce around these parts in recent weeks, and there has been a lot going on. Here are a few thoughts and observations from around the Boston sports media world. I applaud the role Tom E Curran has apparently taken in deciding to call out some of the more ridiculous … Continue reading Mid-Week Thoughts On Media Topics
Celtics (58-20) vs. Washington (37-41) March 25, 1980 Capital Centre The Celtics inched closer to a 60-win season with a one-point victory, 96-95, over the Bullets in the nation's capital to secure the team's 59th victory. After dropping the previous meeting with the Bullets, the Celtics exacted some revenge in the final meeting of the season for … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 79 vs. the Bullets
As we mentioned in Part I, kudos to Gil Brandt and his pro day blog on NFL.com. A very entertaining read. Below, we cite some more players who lacked invitations to the combine but whose performances would have fit right in at Indianapolis. For a rundown of each drill’s specific requirements, take a gander at the … Continue reading Combine Snubs Who Showed ’Em, Part II
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