UPDATE: This morning, 36 hours after Trump's attack, Kraft finally put out a statement saying, "I am deeply disappointed by the tone of the comments made by the President on Friday." President Trump, who defended murderous white … [Read more...]
Surprised By Racist Taunts? You’re Not Listening to Boston Sports Radio
The Red Sox have apologized after Monday night's episode of racial harassment by a fan or fans at Fenway Park against Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones. Gov. Charlie Baker called it "shameful" and Mayor Marty Walsh condemned the … [Read more...]
More Patriots Snubbing Trump White House Visit (UPDATED)
UPDATE 2/10: Alan Branch and LeGarrette Blount have also said they won't join the White House trip. This morning, New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long confirmed he'll join teammates Martellus Bennett, Donta Hightower and … [Read more...]
Red Sox To Retire Boggs’ #26
The Red Sox waited an extra decade to do it compared to beloved stars like Pedro Martinez and Carlton Fisk, but they've announced they'll finally put #26 on the right field roof deck facade: The Red Sox today announced that the club … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Sports Gambling is a Con & We’re the Marks
Turn on a TV or radio and it's impossible to avoid the flood of new ads for DraftKings and FanDuel, "daily fantasy sports" gambling sites They're working hand-in-hand with professional sports leagues like MLB and the NFL and advertising … [Read more...]
Pass Bill Classifying Student Athletes as Employees
View on YouTube The sheer injustice exposed by John Oliver and his team at Last Week Tonight is happening right now in Massachusetts, and we have the ability to change it. I urge the Massachusetts State Legislature … [Read more...]
Bruins Open Thread
Go Bruins! Thought jconway would have done this one by now... … [Read more...]
Former Celtic Jason Collins Comes Out
In an essay for Sports Illustrated, former Celtics player Jason Collins has become the first major American team sport athlete to come out while an active player, and he's citing a Massachusetts congressman as inspiration: I realized I … [Read more...]
Fans Shouldn’t Support Red Sox Saving Money on Jackie Bradley
There's talk in Boston these days about whether the Red Sox should send prospect Jackie Bradley, Jr. down to the minor leagues for a few weeks to delay his free agency by one year, potentially saving the team millions of dollars. "It's good … [Read more...]
Green Monster: Car-Focused Spring Park Lets Red Sox Cash In
Remember how the otherwise-green-conscious Red Sox moved to a new spring training facility called JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, FL that virtually forces you to drive there? Turns out there's plenty of green motivation behind the lack of … [Read more...]