Chad Finn
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Pete Sheppard, once a staple on WEEI, is still talking sports on Florida radio
It was stunning to hear Pete Sheppard's bullhorn voice when you’re roughly 1,500 miles away and a decade past expecting to hear it. → Read More
Seven thoughts on the Celtics, and why we need to start talking about load management
It may well mean ceding the No. 1 seed to the Bucks, but it is paramount for the Celtics to be as physically ready for the playoff grind as possible. → Read More
Jayson Tatum’s candid film breakdown is one reason to tune in for ESPN’s all-Celtics Wednesday
The network will run a full day of Celtics programming, and a look inside the mind of the franchise's superstar is the best offering on tap. → Read More
The Sports Hub’s parent company suspends Tony Massarotti for the rest of the week
The cohost of "Felger and Mazz" had apologized Monday for what he acknowledged was a "hurtful" and "insensitive" comment he made during Friday's show. → Read More
On the national scene, Tim McCarver was one of baseball’s best analysts
McCarver earned his reputation as the thinking fan’s favorite color analyst. He was incisive and candid, articulating the game's nuances from a catcher’s viewpoint. → Read More
Is this anything more than a bridge year for the Red Sox? Maybe.
This year's team looks a bit like the surprising 2013 team that won the World Series, but there's another championship edition of the Red Sox that should be the model. → Read More
Patrick Mahomes secured his place in history with a Super Bowl masterpiece
Mahomes's 26-yard run on an injured ankle during the decisive drive is the defining play of his extraordinary career. → Read More
While Fox was waiting for Tom Brady, a star developed in the booth: Greg Olsen
Olsen has an uncanny knack for explaining what’s happening in real time concisely and accurately, while never falling too deep into football jargon. → Read More
Will the most well-rounded team win the Super Bowl? Or will the best quarterback?
With a victory, the Eagles have a chance to be remembered as one of the most dominating teams in recent NFL lore. But the Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes. → Read More
Patrice Bergeron, ice time, and other Bruins thoughts as they resume the season
The time-on-ice numbers indicate that Jim Montgomery has been using his depth wisely to keep his stars from getting overextended. → Read More
Upcoming book contains new details about Alex Cora’s involvement in Astros’ sign-stealing scandal
The entanglements of the Red Sox and Cora — who as Astros bench coach in 2017 played a central role in the wrongdoing — rank among the book's most revelatory anecdotes. → Read More
ESPN plans a full day of Celtics coverage on March 1
ESPN has used the “All-Access” approach focusing on one NBA team in recent seasons. The day will culminate in a Celtics-Cavaliers game airing on the network. → Read More
With his playing days over, what can we expect from Tom Brady as an analyst for Fox Sports?
It is conceivable that we see Brady as some part of this year's Super Bowl telecast, though it would not be wise to thrust him into the lead analyst slot right away. → Read More
Mac Jones at least will have a chance to succeed next season — which he didn’t have this season
In his second year as a Patriot, he was failed miserably by his coaches, but that won't be case under offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien. → Read More
Channel 4 tests a 6 p.m. newscast without a sports report
The decision is not totally shocking, but it is a significant break from tradition, particularly for an older demographic of Ch. 4 viewers → Read More
History is within the Bruins’ reach, and they should go for it
Don't even think about a "Presidents' Trophy curse." Success is not going to spoil this team. → Read More
The Celtics’ priority should be clear: health and rest for their top eight players
We know what a championship team looks like, and this one has all the earmarks, so it's now time to plan for June. → Read More
Lou Merloni and Will Middlebrooks to join NESN’s lineup for Red Sox broadcasts
Merloni and Middlebrooks are both joining the Sox' rotation of color analysts, helping fill the void left by Dennis Eckersley's retirement. → Read More
WEEI’s afternoon shakeup unlikely to have any effect going against ratings monster ‘Felger and Mazz’
"Felger and Mazz" has been No. 1 among men 25-54 in every three-month ratings period since spring 2012. → Read More
Bill Belichick still deserves the benefit of the doubt, but he must fix this Patriots team
Considering some of the team's young talent, there is hope here, and it's certainly not time to change head coaches — not yet. → Read More