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Channel 7 hires Morey Hershgordon as lead sports anchor, filling Joe Amorosino’s slot
Media By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe August 24, 2023 | 7:37 PM Life has been hectic lately for Morey Hershgordon, in all good ways. Hershgordon, who was previously at WPRI in Providence, has been hired as the lead sports anchor at Channel 7. The position opened when longtime anchor Joe Amorosino stepped down at […]
Patriots legend Julian Edelman set to reunite with Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski on Fox Sports
Patriots “I grew up watching the NFL on FOX on Sundays, and now being an analyst for FOX NFL KICKOFF feels full circle.” Tom Brady and Julian Edelman will reunite on the Fox Sports set in 2024. Jim Davis/Globe Staff When Tom Brady finally joins the Fox Sports broadcast booth as the network’s lead NFL analyst in […]
Sports broadcaster Colin Cowherd buys ‘palatial residence’ in Westerly for $8.5 million
The Boston Globe A property in Westerly sold for $8.5 million. Lila Delman Compass By Brittany Bowker, The Boston Globe updated on August 23, 2023 | 4:10 PM Sports broadcaster Colin Cowherd purchased a sprawling home in Watch Hill, the Westerly neighborhood known for its grand real estate. The $8.5 million sale closed on August […]
Fenway Sports Group, LPGA team up to boost revenue and enhance exposure for women’s golf
Sports The owners of the Boston Red Sox seek to boost women’s golf. Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand is the top-ranked player on the LPGA Tour. By Michael Silverman, The Boston Globe August 22, 2023 | 11:05 AM Fenway Sports Group is doubling down on both golf and women’s sports with Tuesday’s announcement of a sales […]
It would be a shame if this were indeed the end of The Sports Hub’s ‘Toucher and Rich’
Media In the past, Fred Toucher and Rich Shertenlieb have negotiated their contracts in unison. That was not the case this time. Fred Toucher and Rich Shertenlieb have worked together to massive success in the Boston market since arriving from Atlanta in 2006. The “Toucher and Rich” program operated as business as usual Thursday, the […]
Are Toucher and Rich on 98.5 The Sports Hub breaking up?
Media Fred Toucher recently signed a multiyear contract extension. Longtime co-host Rich Shertenlieb has not. The “Toucher and Rich” show has been one of the most successful Boston radio programs of any genre since 98.5 The Sports Hubs launched in 2009. Cha-Chi Loprete By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe October 25, 2023 | 6:30 PM […]
Celtics, 98.5 The Sports Hub agree to multi-year radio broadcast extension
Celtics The length of the extension is unknown, but the previous extension was agreed upon in September 2018, five years ago. “Toucher and Rich”, the morning program for 98.5 The Sports Hub, had a 25.6 share in the most recent ratings book. The Celtics are staying in a familiar spot on the radio, with familiar […]
‘Wow’: Remembering one of the greatest days in Boston sports history on its 10-year anniversary
Red Sox Tom Brady and David Ortiz helped give Bostonians a day to remember forever. Torii Hunter came so close to robbing David Ortiz and Red Sox fans of an iconic moment. Globe staff photo by Stan Grossf Tom Brady and David Ortiz delivered in the clutch for well over a decade, giving Boston sports […]
NCAA President Charlie Baker to testify during Senate hearing on college sports next week
College Sports While college sports leaders have repeatedly said federal intervention that prevents college athletes from being deemed employees is the best solution for NIL, the NCAA is working on finally passing its own detailed rules. Charlie Baker is expected to testify in front of a Senate committee next week during the 10th hearing on […]
From flag football to cricket, 5 sports could debut — or return — at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Sports News The inaugural girls flag football championships for Massachusetts high schoolers took place at Gillette Stadium in June. Could the Olympic stage be next? Kylie Cooper for The Boston Globe By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe October 10, 2023 | 3:32 PM Flag football hit its biggest stage in Las Vegas last year, when […]