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Talented humans still working at Sports Illustrated deserved so much more than shameful AI episode

It’s sad to see the life wrung out of it by parasitic owners who value Sports Illustrated’s name as a brand while utterly disregarding why it once meant so much to so many.

Tom Larson's long career in Boston spanned from 1969 until his retirement in 2007.

Tom Larson had a front-row seat for the Big, Bad Bruins

Larson said that basketball and the Celtics were his first love among winter sports teams, revealing that the first hockey game he ever saw was the Bruins’ opener in 1969.

Drew Carter has been a worthwhile addition go NBC Sports Boston Celtics broadcasts, and given his vow to learn from Mike Gorman, he is only going to get better.

Drew Carter appears to be a keeper on Celtics broadcasts, and other sports media thoughts

Carter already has command of the flow of the game, and — this is crucial — gives it right back to Brian Scalabrine when Scal gives him a hard time.

WEEI is keeping Greg Hill around for the long term.

Greg Hill signs multi-year contract extension with WEEI

Hill, a Stow native, won a Marconi Radio Award in 2022 as Major Market Personality of the Year.

Although Rich Shertenlieb is no longer part of the show, it seems certain that The Sports Hub will keep the remaining on- and off-air staff of its morning show intact.

Legacy of ‘Toucher and Rich’ should be the many years of laughs, not the recent drama

Their skills were distinct, but together they had what program directors constantly seek and rarely find: a chemistry that raises the show to a level even higher than the sum of the hosts’ talents.

Rich Shertenlieb is out at ‘Toucher and Rich’ program on The Sports Hub

The end of the partnership, which has been a major ratings success in the morning drive, is not a surprise, but the abruptness is stunning.

DJ Bean (left) and Pete Blackburn host "What Chaos!" on AllCity Network.

‘What Chaos!’ allows Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean to ‘be weird’ about the NHL

This opportunity — the chance to do a hockey show the way they want, with an emphasis on humor and personalities — is one they have discussed for a long time.

Fred Toucher and Rich Shertenlieb have worked together to massive success in the Boston market since arriving from Atlanta in 2006.

It would be a shame if this were indeed the end of The Sports Hub’s ‘Toucher and Rich’

In the past, Fred Toucher and Rich Shertenlieb have negotiated their contracts in unison. That was not the case this time.

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.

Are Toucher and Rich on 98.5 The Sports Hub breaking up?

Co-host Fred Toucher recently signed a multiyear contract extension but longtime co-host Rich Shertenlieb has not.

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Red Sox

Juan Soto racked up 35 home runs and 109 RBIs with the Padres last year.

Yankees trade for Padres superstar Juan Soto in blockbuster deal

The Yankees also acquired Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham from the cost-cutting Padres.

It may have been ‘nothing that was on the radar ever,’ but Joe Castiglione finally got his call from baseball’s Hall

At 76, Castiglione achieved the highest honor for a baseball broadcaster and will be honored at the Hall on July 20 as part of induction weekend.

Red Sox add minor-league pitcher in trade with Mets, lose two players in Rule 5 draft

Righthander Justin Slaten was selected by the Mets from the Texas Rangers in Wednesday’s Rule 5 draft.

Patriots

Demario Douglas will not play in Thursday's game against the Steelers because of a head injury.

Patriots rule out Demario Douglas, four others for Thursday’s game vs. Steelers

Rhamondre Stevenson, Kayshon Boutte, Shaun Wade, and Riley Reiff will also miss the contest.

Ex-Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million, according to court filing

Amit Patel, who worked for the Jaguars for five years starting in 2018, is charged with wire fraud and illegal monetary transaction.

The Patriots’ and Steelers’ offense are equally abysmal. Why is Pittsburgh 7-5, and New England 2-10?

Pittsburgh has taken care of the ball much better than New England. The Steelers have the second-best turnover differential in the league.

Bruins

The 2023 US Hockey Hall of Fame honorees were celebrated Wednesday at the Westin Copley. From left, Katie King Crowley, Jamie Langenbrunner, Dustin Brown, Brian Burke, Brian Murphy, and Lester Patrick Trophy winner Joe Bertagna.

US Hockey Hall of Fame induction harkens to, and honors, the long skate to stardom

Wednesday's honorees at the Westin Copley included Rhode Island-born Brian Burke, New Hampshire natives Katie King Crowley and Brian Murphy, and Arlington's Joe Bertagna.

James van Riemsdyk has quickly found a familiar home with the Bruins, right in front of the net

Signed to a one-year, $1 million deal in July, van Riemsdyk has been one of the best value adds across the NHL.

‘One of the highlights of the year:’ The Bruins spent Tuesday spreading some holiday cheer

The players stopped by Boston Children’s Hospital, Franciscan Children’s, Mass. General, Shriners Children’s Boston, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.

Celtics

Maine Celtics to host Lewiston Strong Night on Dec. 16

Boston's G League affiliate will honor survivors while raising money to support the community after the mass shooting there in October.

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis expects to return Friday night against Knicks

The Celtics won their first three games without Porzingis before dropping perhaps the most meaningful one, Monday’s In-Season Tournament quarterfinal against the Pacers.

What happened on a critical play in the Celtics’ loss, and other thoughts on the In-Season Tournament

If you’re sick of the Pacers, tough luck. These teams will meet three more times next month, including two games in three nights back in Indiana.

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