So the Boston Bruins trade goalie Tim Thomas to the New York Islanders. Somehow I get the feeling the whole deal fell through the cracks. I get the sense most people say “hey, he’s a little whacko, he’s taking the … Continue reading
Sometimes there is the need for some translation when sports figures discuss certain things. I ran across a few examples this week… – Patriots owner Bob Kraft spoke with reporters down in New Orleans and was asked about getting Wes … Continue reading
A few sports thoughts as I wait to see if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow later this week…. – The Celtics are in serious trouble with no Rajon Rondo, now out for the season with a torn ACL. I think … Continue reading
It seems like the sports journalism biz is taking on water these days. Some of the problems are self-induced. Some of the problems just come with the territory… Issue 1: The Manti Te’o story. How could sports reporters not know … Continue reading
There are four weeks left in the high school hoops regular season. If I had a wide open schedule and could take in any game I wanted to, here are the games I want to see, in no particular order…. … Continue reading
Game On! It’s time for the Boston Bruins and the rest of the NHL to get playing…and I can’t wait. Call me a sucker but I’m ready to forget this lockout ever happened (well, kinda forget about it) if the … Continue reading
I’m looking forward to the 2013 sports year for many reasons….. – We launch Maine’s most powerful all-sports radio station on New Year’s Day… 92.9 The Ticket will carry 50,000 watts of sports information 24/7. Clem LaBree and I will … Continue reading
Like many folks, I have procrastinated with my Christmas wish list. So Santa, I know it’s last minute but I know you’ll do your best…. – The Associated Press top stories of the year – 1) Penn State scandal. 2) … Continue reading
I walked into the old barn on Dutton Street last week. The Bangor Auditorium is on borrowed time now and a weird thing started happening as I covered the first of many high school basketball games there in its final … Continue reading
I love watching Rajon Rondo play basketball! I hate watching Rajon Rondo play basketball! I admit it. The enigmatic Boston Celtics point guard drives me crazy. He is crazy good and crazy bad! So talented…yet so temperamental. All those moves…yet … Continue reading
