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What a Joke: Welker Clarifies Postgame Belichick Comment

By Nick Bohlen ⋅ October 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

I used to think that there was nothing lamer than having to explain a joke to someone. Then I read the story about Wes Welker explicating his jest in a postgame interview with CSNNE following his 13 catch, 104 yard outburst in a 31-21 Patriots win over the Denver Broncos. I stand corrected. The media [...]

Video: John Clayton’s ESPN Sportscenter Commercial

By KC Downey ⋅ September 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

File this under “in case you missed this.” John Clayton, otherwise known as the pencil-neck geek that analyzes the NFL for ESPN, is featured in the latest Sportscenter ad: (video after the jump):

Rob Gronkowski Poses Nude For ESPN The Magazine

By KC Downey ⋅ July 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

First, Rob Gronkowski won a Celebrity Home Run Derby (and actually hit one out of the park). Now, for those interested, here’s Gronk naked…

Knuckleball! Review: An Exercise in Slow-Motion

By Nick Bohlen ⋅ April 25, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

As I sat in my white plastic folding chair in the middle of the World Financial Center Plaza, eyes glued to the massive five story screen erected along the Hudson River in New York City, Knuckleball! seemed to unfold in slow motion over the course of two hours. Maybe it was because I was still [...]

Reviewing NESN’s Jenny Dell (So Far)

By andrew macdonald ⋅ April 23, 2012 ⋅ 3 comments

The 2012 season is about a month old and already two things are very clear: I miss last year’s bullpen and last year’s “sideline” reporter. Sorry folks, but Jenny Dell is not really doing it for me. I know, I know, the women reading this are calling me a superficial pig and the fellas reading this [...]

New “Knuckleball!” Film Features Tim Wakefield, R.A. Dickey

By Nick Bohlen ⋅ April 19, 2012 ⋅ One comment

I have always dreamed of being a major league baseball player, but in the last few years, as I’ve grown up from an adolescent benchwarmer on my high school baseball team to a still slightly immature but somewhat more realistic 23-year-old, my baseball idols have shifted. Instead of the Nomar Garciaparras and the Nolan Ryans, [...]

Terry Francona Joins ESPN Sunday Night Baseball, Baseball Tonight

By KC Downey ⋅ December 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Former Red Sox manager Terry Francona, who parted ways with the team after an epic collapse that knocked the Sox out of playoff contention, has found a new gig: ESPN baseball analyst. “I’m excited to join ESPN and to be able to talk about my passion for baseball with fans who love the game as [...]

ESPN Sports Nation Bet On Patriots-Jets Game Controls I-91 Billboard

By Ryan Hadfield ⋅ November 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Patriots and Jets is synonymous with the word rivalry. The personnel switching from entity to entity over the years (and in some cases switching back…again) make this feud that much more compelling. Consequently, fans take great pride in victory and agony in defeat. Sports Nation hosts Colin Cowherd and Michelle Beadle are taking this concept to [...]

Sports Media Musings: Former ESPN VP Allegedly Exposes Himself In Front of Erin Andrews, Quick Musings

By Ryan Hadfield ⋅ November 4, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

One of the hardest things to do as a columnist is write a strong lede. I can’t tell you how much this is stressed to me on a daily basis. Above everything else, you need to grab the audience by the collar with a strong pun that says, “Put your feet up and stay for a [...]

Sports Media Musings: ESPN Original Programming Wins, Media Scolds NESN, CSNNE’s Farm System

By Ryan Hadfield ⋅ October 28, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Praising Rage Against The Machine ESPN gets criticized with great regularity. Much of the scrutiny is deserved. Segments like, “Who’s Now” on “SportsCenter” feel forced. I shake my head when Skip Bayless argues Aaron Hernandez’s fried chicken entrée could be a harbinger of trouble ahead for the Patriots. Lastly, Herman Edwards‘ rants lay somewhere between [...]

ESPN Films’ “Unguarded” Delivers Un-Filtered Journey of Chris Herren

By Ryan Hadfield ⋅ October 28, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Wednesday night, I had the opportunity to catch a screening of the new ESPN Films documentary, “Unguarded.” The film tells the story of local basketball legend, Chris Herren. The former NBA player’s story is well-documented. In fact, in one form of medium or another, Herren’s ongoing journey has always been disseminated. Bill Reynolds, of the [...]

Sports Media Musings: Massarotti Confuses, Hank Williams Jr., Tito on Fox?

By Ryan Hadfield ⋅ October 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Light round-up today after the special mid-week edition… Leading Off Was Tony Massarotti drinking at the open of the Wednesday edition of “Felger & Mazz”? Was I drugged at roughly 1:50 P.M. by a potent uknown substance? These are questions that need to be answered. I swear, when posed the question of whether he would [...]

Boston Sports Featured on ESPN Magazine Cover

By Josh Segal ⋅ September 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Did you know that Boston is the greatest sports city of the 21st century? Well if you didn’t, you do now after reading the ESPN Magazine issue dedicated entirely to Boston sports. Of course, this success has nothing to do with the athletes or team management, but everything to do with the fans of Boston. [...]

Sports Media Musings: WEEI to 93.7, Deadspin Invasion, Curran Going Rogue

By Ryan Hadfield ⋅ September 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

WEEI Moving to 93.7 FM on Sept. 12 A quick thought: This won’t have any SIGNIFICANT bearing on the next rating book which is released October 4th. Those numbers predominantly will take a look at the summer ratings. Personally, I believe this is a move Entercom should have made a long time ago. WEEI is [...]

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