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Jessica comes to WEEI.com after covering the Celtics and the NBA as a senior reporter for Hoopsworld. She is a member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association and is fluent in Spanish. Jessica entered the Boston sports scene in 2005 with the Red Sox Spanish Beisbol Network radio broadcast and currently talks Sox for Diehard magazine.

 
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Jessica Camerato
11/30/2009 - 12:56am
The Three-Pointer: Garnett Enjoys a Run of Near-Perfection
For any opponent of the Miami Heat, the biggest task is stopping Dwyane Wade. He is capable of going off for 25, 30, even 40 points on any given night and can single-handedly win games.
Jessica Camerato
11/28/2009 - 8:33am
The Three-Pointer: Classic Sheed, In More Ways Than One
The box score is deceiving. The final score may look like an easy victory for the Celtics,, But Friday night's 116-103 win against the Raptors was an emotion-filled 48 minutes of basketball.
Jessica Camerato
11/26/2009 - 9:39am
The Three-Pointer: It Wasn't So Easy For Celtics This Time Around
Their 31-point victory over the 76ers earlier in the season clued the Celtics into what was in store on Wednesday night. They weren't expecting another blowout. Rather, they knew this young team would come out swinging and try to prove a point on the Celtics homecourt. The 76ers did just that. They made the Celtics fight until the very last second until they finally secured a 113-110 victory over the determined visiting team, Wednesday night.
Jessica Camerato
11/19/2009 - 3:19am
The Three Pointer: Celtics Run Away From Speedy Warriors
The start of the game looked familiar. The Celtics were outhustled on the boards. They struggled to find their groove behind the arc. Heading into halftime, it looked as if the undermanned Warriors had a legitimate shot at upsetting the Celtics.   But the Celtics found their step again in the third quarter and pulled ahead, exposing the Warriors' lack of depth and inexperience. Led by Rajon Rondo, the Celtics played aggressive basketball to run away with a 109-95 victory. (Recap.)
Jessica Camerato
11/14/2009 - 1:56am
The Three Pointer: A Rival Is Growing Up, And a Rivalry Keeps Growing
Joe Johnson knew what the Hawks were up against.   “For us, they've been a thorn in our butt,” he said before the game against the Celtics. “We know how tough it is to win in this building, but if we want to be one of those elite teams, we have to win in this building.”  
Jessica Camerato
11/13/2009 - 1:16am
For Williams and Daniels, The Present Is All That Matters
Marquis Daniels and Shelden Williams want to move forward this season with the Celtics.
Jessica Camerato
11/07/2009 - 8:56am
Perkins Leaving All Kinds of Impressions
Kendrick Perkins never had an issue getting attention on the court. The only problem was, it wasn't always for the right reasons. In the first half of last season, Perkins was a technical foul magnet. He became better known for his emotions rather than his game. Perkins entered this season, however, with a new attitude. After dropping 15 pounds this summer, he gained something else – a new-found focus on the court.
Jessica Camerato
11/05/2009 - 7:53am
The Three-Pointer: Celtics Send Another Message
On Tuesday night, the Thunder forced the Lakers into overtime in an attempt to make a statement against the defending champions.
Jessica Camerato
11/02/2009 - 4:20am
Rondo's Education In Playing Through Contract Questions
Once again, the spotlight shined on Rajon Rondo and his contract situation prior to Sunday’s game against the Hornets. Rondo's contract has been a focal point of the 2009-10 season. The Celtics have until Monday to reach a contract extension or Rondo will become a restricted free agent next summer.   Rondo made clear his hope to remain in Boston for his career, but acknowledged that it is “unlikely” that he will be able to do so given the reality of player movement in the NBA.  
Jessica Camerato
11/02/2009 - 12:36am
The Three Pointer: Captain Clutch Appears for the Celtics
Whenever the Celtics and Hornets meet, the most headlined match up is that of point guards Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul. On Sunday the battle was Paul vs. Paul, as in Paul Pierce vs. Chris Paul.  
Jessica Camerato
10/26/2009 - 10:38pm
The Chase Begins Anew: Celtics Resume Title Hunt
Last season there were banner dedications, ring ceremonies, and a hero’s welcome in front of a grateful home crowd. It was the most memorable opening night for the Celtics in years, capped off with the shot of a teary-eyed Paul Pierce overcome by emotion as he relished in what it meant to be a champion.
Jessica Camerato
10/21/2009 - 7:11am
Music a Driving Force For Celtics' Daniels
There are nights during the offseason when Marquis Daniels will disappear. Unable to sleep, he will escape to a small area of his home and stay there for seven, eight hours at a time. There he slips into a zone and works on his craft. This refuge is not a basketball court. It is a music studio.
Jessica Camerato
10/04/2009 - 12:27am
Alex Gonzalez and His Three-Year Nightmare
A group of reporters converged on Alex Gonzalez prior to Saturday's game. He had been hit on the wrist by a pitch the night before and the media was eager for an update. The shortstop was nonchalant as he explained there was no fracture and hoped to miss just one game. Because of a situation unknown to many, such pain was inconsequential. For Gonzalez, a bruised wrist is nothing compared to the agony he has been suffering since his first stint since with the Red Sox. It was then, three years ago, doctors delivered the devastating news.
Jessica Camerato
09/25/2009 - 8:03am
Williams Finds Best Teammate In Parker
Candace Parker had to show him up on his turf. A crowd gathered to watch the basketball power couple tough it out. It was a one-on-one battle between the Duke record-holder and the future face of women's basketball. They had faced off before in friendly matchups, but this time it was different.
Jessica Camerato
09/02/2009 - 7:25am
Five Things We Learned About Marquis Daniels' Fit With the Celtics
Stephen Graham had already heard about Marquis Daniels before they faced off on the basketball court. People talked in the Florida basketball circuit, and Daniels was known as one of the best players on the Orlando-area Edgewater High School team. Graham, then a junior at Brandon High School near Tampa, was impressed by the senior guard who garnered attention with this athleticism and dunking abilities. “I just knew he was going to be a really good player,” Graham said in a telephone interview.
Jessica Camerato
08/27/2009 - 1:45am
Tazawa and Ramirez Form Unlikely Exchange Program
Ramon Ramirez hurried over to Junichi Tazawa in the middle of the Red Sox cluhouse with a childlike grin on his face. He leaned in closely to Tazawa's red headphones and nodded in approval. “He likes to listen to [Spanish] reggae,” Ramirez said. “He can sing it too a little bit.”
Jessica Camerato
08/09/2009 - 5:21am
Red Sox Rookies Target Clean Generation
NEW YORK -- Daniel Bard and Josh Reddick are part of a new generation of baseball players. The Red Sox rookies are beginning their Major League careers in an era were steroid use is discussed, addressed and punished, rather than swept under the rug. And they are doing so with an organization whose star player has been at the center of allegations. “It's eye opening and jaw dropping,” said Reddick.
Jessica Camerato
08/07/2009 - 9:51pm
Ortiz, Teammates Looking To Move On
NEW YORK -- David Ortiz will address the allegations of steroid use at 12:30 Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. That time can't come and go soon enough for the Red Sox. “We have so many things all the time anyways that our focus has to be our team and supporting David and still playing games,” Sox' catcher Jason Varitek said. “I mean, we go out there and the focus is still on the games.”
Jessica Camerato
07/28/2009 - 10:45pm
Rondo Leading by Example
Two years ago, Rajon Rondo pulled up for one jumper after another at the 2007 Las Vegas Summer League. His goal was apparent -- after being left wide open on the court during his rookie season, opponents were practically scoffing at his midrange game by daring him to shoot. "He's not going to be Ray Allen," one NBA coach said at the time. He doesn't have to be. Two years later, being Rajon Rondo is good enough.
Jessica Camerato
07/20/2009 - 2:38am
Five Things We Learned From the NBA Las Vegas Summer League
Las Vegas is known for glitz and glamor, but for two weeks in July it is more than a hedonistic escape. It is where 22 teams of hungry players come to make a name for themselves in the pros, execs come for business and the occasional All-Star drops in to check out the talent. This year, faces in the crowd included Paul Pierce, Chris Paul, James Posey, Kevin Durant, Ryan Gomes, Antawn Jamison, Sebastian Telfair, Rudy Gay and Kevin Love.
Jessica Camerato
06/28/2009 - 5:25pm
Believing In Lester Hudson
Nearly 10 years ago, Jason James crossed paths with a talented yet troubled teenager at Central High School in Memphis. Poor academics and attendance had kept the sophomore off of the basketball team, but he had raw potential that needed polishing. James decided to keep an eye on him. This week he watched the same teen become the newest member of the Boston Celtics. --- Jason James wouldn’t give up on Lester Hudson.
Jessica Camerato
06/24/2009 - 12:26pm
It's a Small (Unexplored) World for the Celtics in the Draft
In the last 10 years over 115 international-born players have been selected in the NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics have drafted three in the second round. Of those, none have ever suited up for the C’s. This summer one of the most hyped prospects in the draft is Spanish guard Ricky Rubio. Even though there have been rumors of trade talks between the Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies, who hold the second pick and could potentially draft Rubio, making a move for an international player in the first round would be a change in course for the Celtics.
Jessica Camerato
05/19/2009 - 10:23am
The 2008-09 Celtics By The Numbers
The 2008-09 Boston Celtics season was identified by one number, 18, signifying the quest for the team’s next championship. While that figure was never attained, there were other landmark numbers this season. 1: Home games lost in Game 7
Jessica Camerato
05/18/2009 - 12:45am
Nothing In The Air Tonight
For the Celtics, there was something special in the air during Game 7 of last year’s semifinal clash with the Cavaliers. Never was this more the case than when, during a key moment, Paul Pierce’s free throw bounced around the rim and seemed all but certain to miss. But then, somehow, the ball fell through the hoop. “The ghost of Red was just looking over us,” Pierce said following the win. On Sunday night, that mystique was gone.
Jessica Camerato
05/17/2009 - 2:12pm
Experience Has Made Them Rich
The Celtics have been through this too many times to feel overwhelmed. Game 7s have become second nature to this team, just four more quarters of basketball before they can advance to the next round. They aren’t treating Sunday’s Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Orlando Magic any differently.


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It Is What It Is Cast: Ex…

It Is What It Is Cast: Examining the New England Patriots offseason

In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and CSNNE's Mike Giardi take a look at the Patriots offseason on both sides of the ball, try and get a handle on which new guys will make an impact first, and whether or not the Patriots have altered their style when it comes to drafting and developing wide receivers.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk on Tebow's release

Mike Florio joined the program to discuss the Jets decision to release Tim Tebow, he said the situation is as disaster all around for the Jets and that the problems begins with owner Woody Johnson. Mike also said that he was disappointed with the Pats moving back in the first round.

Mike Petraglia, WEEI.com, Sits Down with Butch Stearns to Help Break Down the Pats Draft

One of the hardest working men in the biz, Mike Petraglia aka "Trags", sits down with Butch Stearns live in Foxborough to help break down all the latest Pats moves. He discusses his reaction to the trade in Round 1 and the guys those picks produced. Also, the boys talk about the decent trade the Pats made in acquiring LeGarrette Blount from Tampa Bay for Jeff Demps and a 7th rounder.

Celtics President Danny A…

Celtics President Danny Ainge with Salk and Holley

We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.

Jackie MacMullan, ESPNBoston.com: "Gut" tells me Doc will stay

Jackie Mac joins the show to discuss the trade rumors swirling around Paul Pierce, KG, Doc Rivers and the Celtics. She also discusses the future of the Celtics head coach.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith on his rumored Celtics Clippers trade

Stephen A. joined the program to discuss the trade rumors he has reported regarding a possible trade including Doc Rivers and the Clippers. Stephen A. also told the guys that he has heard that Danny and Doc may be tiring of working together.

John Lackey postgame gues…

John Lackey postgame guest after the last game of the Minnesota series

Joe Castiglione talked with John Lackey after he picked up the W against the Twins. Lackey threw seven innings, and retired the 1st twelve batters of the game.

John Farrell pregame before the last game of the Minnesota series

Dave O'Brien talked to John Farrell before the end of the Twins series. The Sox skipper said that Big Papi's success is no surprise given his work ethic.

John Farrell postgame press conference

John Farrell postgame press conference

Andy Brickley, NESN: Go w…

Andy Brickley, NESN: Go with the young guys at D

Brickley joins the show and discusses what the Bruins should do with their young defensemen once the veterans return from injury, the play of Rask, and Torterella's coaching style.

Shawn Thornton on the Bruins game 2 win

Shawn joined the show to discuss the teams great performance in game two against the Rangers. Shawn said that he wouldn't mind playing for John Tortorella because he seems like a funny guy.

Dale and DJ Continue Their Preview of Bruins/Rangers and Discuss the Power Play on Sports Sunday

Dale and DJ roll on with their puck talk and chat some more about the goalie matchup in this series, as well as the lack of a quality power play for both of these teams. In fact, DJ says the Rangers are even worse on the PP than the B’s! The guys also get into the resurgence of Milan Lucic and his deceptive speed and grit. Dale and DJ talk about the similar styles of play for these teams and look forward to Game 2.

Shawn Thornton on the Bru…

Shawn Thornton on the Bruins game 2 win

Shawn joined the show to discuss the teams great performance in game two against the Rangers. Shawn said that he wouldn't mind playing for John Tortorella because he seems like a funny guy.

Things you would never do

John, Gerry and Kirk give their things that they would never do, listeners joined on the WEEI yakoff app with their thoughts.

Kirk sings the Star Spangled Banner

After hearing the horrible performance by Alexis Normand at the Memorial Cup in Canada, Minihane saved us all by delivering a heartfelt rendition of our national anthem.

Andy Brickley, NESN: Go w…

Andy Brickley, NESN: Go with the young guys at D

Brickley joins the show and discusses what the Bruins should do with their young defensemen once the veterans return from injury, the play of Rask, and Torterella's coaching style.

Lyndon Byers on the Bruins defensemen situation

LB joins the show in studio to discuss the Bruins taking a 2-0 series lead against the Rangers and what Claude should do when Seidenberg, Redden, and Ference are ready to play.

Sox Talk- M&M discuss the winning streak and future of Ellsbury

Mut and Merloni get into a Red Sox discussion after a successful weekend in Minnesota. They discuss Pedroia, Lackey, and the future of Ellsbury with the Red Sox.

An Hour with Jack: Jack E…

An Hour with Jack: Jack Edwards joins Salk and Holley to break down a game two win and preview game three

What's better than a whole hour with NESN's Jack Edwards? Not much. We talk all hockey, all the time with Jack live from his study, with a "Loving Cup", whatever that is.

Bruins in complete control of Rangers two games into series

We talk hockey as the Bruins have had little problem taking a 2-0 series lead against the much talk about NY Rangers. Will this continue in games 3 and 4 at MSG? We discuss.

Salk and Holley's Four at Four - 05/21/13

We tackle four topics we haven't yet touched upon today. Gronk!, Proms with celebs and athletes and much more.

Daily Planet Monday May 2…

Daily Planet Monday May 20th

Today on the Daily Planet the Bruins have a 2-0 lead over the New york Rangers, the Red Sox are back on the winning sde of things, and the noteable birthdays of the day.

Daily Planet Thursday May 9th

The Bruins have almost finished raking the Leafs, the Red Sox struggle from the mound, Miami Heat fans show their level of class.

Daily Planet Wednesday May 8th

Daily Planet Wednesday May 8th

Salk and Holley's Miked U…

Salk and Holley's Miked Up and Answer the Question 05/21/13

....uhhhh.....a bunch of bombs over there....

Salk and Holley's Miked Up and Answer the Question - 05/17/13

Sounds like a prostate exam to me!

Salk and Holley's Miked Up and Answer the Question - 05/16/13

Damn New Yorkers!

Linda calls in to describ…

Linda calls in to describe the scene on Dexter St in Watertown

Linda explains how the shootout transpired in Watertown during the early morning hours. She saw the first suspect mortally wounded and police beginning the manhunt for the second suspect.

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Danny Ainge dispels the r…

Danny Ainge dispels the rumors: "I have the best coach in the NBA"

We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.

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Minor Details Ep. 49: Man…

Minor Details Ep. 49: Managerial development with Torey Lovullo and Arnie Beyeler

By and large, the focus of development in the minor leagues is on players. Still, there is a developmental path for coaches and managers in the farm system, as is evident from the fact that the previous two managers of the Red Sox' Triple-A affiliate in Pawtucket -- Torey Lovullo (2010) and Arnie Beyeler (2011-12) are now both on the Red Sox' big league coaching staff. They share their insights about the differences between player and coaching expectations in Triple-A vs. the majors, while discussing professional development from the perspective of former minor league managers who aspire to similar positions in the big leagues.

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Things you would never do

Things you would never do

John, Gerry and Kirk give their things that they would never do, listeners joined on the WEEI yakoff app with their thoughts.

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Shawn Thornton on the Bru…

Shawn Thornton on the Bruins game 2 win

Shawn joined the show to discuss the teams great performance in game two against the Rangers. Shawn said that he wouldn't mind playing for John Tortorella because he seems like a funny guy.

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