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Kirk Minihane thinks "Slap Shot" is -- without argument -- the best sports movie ever made and is also convinced the 1985-86 Celtics would have finished with a record of 78-4 if they had cared about the regular season. He has been a columnist at WEEI.com since 2009 and is the co-host of "Sports Saturday" on WEEI.

 
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Kirk Minihane
05/08/2012 - 9:52am
Where Does 'The Truth' Stand?
One man's attempt to figure out exactly where Paul Pierce ranks among the top 10 players in the history of the Boston Celtics, a list that will inevitably (and probably correctly) be ridiculed ...
Kirk Minihane
05/07/2012 - 9:57am
What's wrong with Adrian Gonzalez?
Adrian Gonzalez has a $154 million contract, second-largest in Red Sox history. He's making $21 million this season, eighth-highest in baseball (Carl Crawford - at $20.3 million - is 11th). 
Kirk Minihane
05/02/2012 - 9:23am
In praise of Tommy Heinsohn
This was supposed to be a column burying the recent work of Mr. Tommy Heinsohn. 
Kirk Minihane
04/30/2012 - 11:07am
Selfish Rajon Rondo deserves suspension
Immature. Selfish. Self-destructive. Moronic. Indefensible. All are absolutely accurate if describing Rajon Rondo's chest-bump of referee Marc Davis with 41 seconds left in Sunday's loss to the Hawks. Add this, please: Potentially series-altering.
Kirk Minihane
04/20/2012 - 11:44am
Terry Francona should still be managing Red Sox
Is there any question that Terry Francona will get the loudest ovation at Fenway Park on Friday?
Kirk Minihane
04/10/2012 - 11:15am
Marlins wrong to suspend Guillen
Ozzie Guillen is a moron.  We know this, of course, knew it long before he told Time magazine that he "loves" and "respects" Fidel Castro. Guillen is the worst kind of combination -- loud, desperate for attention and not particularly bright. It ended badly for Guillen in Chicago and will end badly in Miami, if it hasn't already ended before it really began.
Kirk Minihane
04/09/2012 - 11:57am
Why Red Sox fans should already be in panic mode
Let's let reason and logic have its moment.
Kirk Minihane
04/04/2012 - 11:16am
Terrible start to Ben Cherington era
Ben Cherington is off to a lousy start. Look, that doesn't mean he'll be a failure. This is not a GM obit, he could very easily turn out to be a terrific executive. To suggest that we should come to a verdict on Ben Cherington, GM, before Opening Day of his first year in charge would be about as stupid as it is insulting. 
Kirk Minihane
04/02/2012 - 11:22am
Time for Curt Schilling to keep quiet
 "I thought that the manager that managed the Mets that I was not a big fan of was now going to be a different manager, and I don't think there's anything different at all. There's a lot of things I think that are happening not just from his perspective, but when you talk to these guys -- and I'm still talking to some of these guys -- I don't think this is going well.
Kirk Minihane
03/28/2012 - 11:39am
Theo Epstein's free agent mistakes still impact Sox
If things don't work out for the 2012 Red Sox -- and I'm not saying they won't, just allowing for the possibility -- I think I already know who a main goat will be. 
Kirk Minihane
03/22/2012 - 6:41am
Roger Goodell's finest hour
Well, we have our definitive answer. Bountygate is worse than Spygate. And in Roger Goodell's eyes, it wasn't even close.
Kirk Minihane
03/21/2012 - 12:09pm
Why Adrian Gonzalez will win the Triple Crown in 2012
So we’ve now had 44 full seasons since Carl Yastrzemski won the Triple Crown. If no one manages to pull it off this season it will be 45 years, which is really remarkable. Forty-five years. In the 45 years prior to 1967?
Kirk Minihane
03/19/2012 - 1:48pm
Could Tim Tebow wind up with the Patriots?
I think Tim Tebow is a terrible quarterback.
Kirk Minihane
03/13/2012 - 11:53am
What's happened to Tim Thomas?
Of course, there are injuries. 
Kirk Minihane
03/07/2012 - 9:04am
Brady-Manning a better rivalry than Bird-Magic
Here's a dirty little sports secret: The Larry Bird-Magic Johnson rivalry, the one that has spawned books and documentaries and (very soon) a Broadway play and endless hours of nostalgia on YouTube for anyone between the ages of, say, 35-50? Overrated.
Kirk Minihane
03/01/2012 - 8:21am
Red Sox would be wrong to retire Jason Varitek's number
Jason Varitek will officially retire on Thursday, ending a terrific career by almost any standard. 
Kirk Minihane
02/20/2012 - 8:10am
Action, not words, will define Josh Beckett
And on the 144th day, Josh Beckett finally spoke to the media.  The verdict? Maybe he should've kept quiet.
Kirk Minihane
02/14/2012 - 1:03pm
Ranking the best (and worst) TV announcers in Boston sports
Kirk Minihane
02/03/2012 - 8:03am
Why the Giants will win Super Bowl XLVI
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Giants are going to win Super Bowl XLVI.  We'll get to why in a moment, but first let's debunk a couple of myths.
Kirk Minihane
02/02/2012 - 8:31am
Don't forget about Deion Branch
INDIANAPOLIS -- There are two players in NFL history with at least 10 catches in two Super Bowls.
Kirk Minihane
01/31/2012 - 12:53am
The Death of Spygate
INDIANAPOLIS -- Spygate? Really?
Kirk Minihane
01/30/2012 - 12:04am
Tom Brady's legacy, Rob Gronkowski's ankle and why 2007 means nothing
INDIANAPOLIS -- The late, very great Robert Altman (I feel almost embarrassed to have to list his credentials, this is the director of "Nashville," "Short Cuts," "M*A*S*H," "The Player") once noted that there are really only about six or seven different stories, the rest is about character development. I think he was right in that observation about film, and he'd be right if he were talking Patriots-Giants.
Kirk Minihane
01/25/2012 - 12:38pm
Is Eli Manning as good as Tom Brady?
This is how it works, I guess.
Kirk Minihane
01/23/2012 - 6:31pm
Tim Thomas should be applauded for conviction
It's easy to blast Tim Thomas for skipping the ceremony at the White House on Monday. 
Kirk Minihane
01/23/2012 - 1:38am
Tom Brady's performance far from Super on Sunday
"Well, I sucked pretty bad today but our defense saved us." -- Tom Brady FOXBORO -- He's right on both counts.


Audio On Demand

Pete Prisco Tim Tebow can…

Pete Prisco Tim Tebow cant play

Pete joined the show to discuss Tebow's signing with the Patriots. He said that Tim Tebow cant play and that he has trouble learning NFL playbooks.

It Is What It Is Cast, Jeff Howe

On this episode of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price talks with the Boston Herald's Jeff P Howe about the Patriots offseason, Rob Gronkowski's back surgery, Danny Amendola replacing Wes Welker, and how this seasons team will stack up against last seasons.

It Is What Is Cast: Injury Expert Will Carroll

In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price talks with Will Carroll. Injury expert and lead writer for Sports Medicine, Bleacher Report. They talk about the injury to Rob Gronkowski and what his back surgery could mean for his season.

Jeff Van Gundy on Doc and…

Jeff Van Gundy on Doc and the Celtics

Jeff joined the show to discuss the rumors of Doc heading to the Clippers. Jeff said that he will not discuss his future but that his brother would be a great candidate anywhere.

Stephen A. Smith on Doc to the Clippers

Stephen A. joined the show to discuss the status of trade negotiations between the Clippers and the Celtics. Stephen said that it is a 50-50 proposition that Doc ends up in Los Angeles.

"Celtics Summer Cooler" With Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell - Hour 2

Grande and Max take more calls on the Celtics and discuss what lies ahead for Doc Rivers with Steve Bulpett.

John Farrell postgame pre…

John Farrell postgame press conference

John Farrell postgame press conference

Jonny Gomes postgame with Joe & Dave after the second Rays game

Joe & Dave talked to the Sox outfielder, who pounded the ball out of the park to win the second game of the doubleheader against the Rays.

John Farrell postgame press conference

John Farrell postgame press conference

Shawn Thornton on D&C: St…

Shawn Thornton on D&C: Still anybody's series

The Bruins have looked quite good taking a 2-1 lead on the Blackhawks, but Shawn Thornton says the team is not getting ahead of itself. Thornton also talks about what makes Patrice Bergeron such a great player and teammate. He also squeezes in a few shots at his friend Keegan Bradley.

Pierre McGuire, NBC Sports, on the Stanley Cup Finals

Pierre McGuire joins Mut and Merloni after a Bruins win and discusses the play of Rask and the defense, the Hossa injury, and Jagr.

Tony Amonte, CSNNE: on Hossa injury

Tony Amonte calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins win.

Shawn Thornton on D&C: St…

Shawn Thornton on D&C: Still anybody's series

The Bruins have looked quite good taking a 2-1 lead on the Blackhawks, but Shawn Thornton says the team is not getting ahead of itself. Thornton also talks about what makes Patrice Bergeron such a great player and teammate. He also squeezes in a few shots at his friend Keegan Bradley.

Keegan Bradley joins D&C live at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut

Keegan Bradley hopped on the set in Connecticut with D&C to talk some golf, but seeing as how he's a big Boston sports fan, the interview covered a lot of ground. You can hear Keegan talk about the Bruins' Cup chances, the Doc Rivers deal that almost was, and Shawn Thornton's lacking golf game.

SI's Michael McCann breaks down the Aaron Hernandez situation

Legal expert Michael McCann joined D&C to take on the topic of the day: Just what exactly is happening with Aaron Hernandez? McCann addressed Hernandez' lack of cooperation in the investigation so far, and how that may play out as the case moves along.

Pierre McGuire of NBC Spo…

Pierre McGuire of NBC Sports analyzes the Stanley Cup finals

Pierre McGuire joins Mut and Merloni after a Bruins win and discusses the play of Rask and the defense, the Hossa injury and Jagr.

Tony Amonte of CSNNE discusses Hossa's injury

Tony Amonte calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins' win.

NESN's Andy Brickley previews Game 3 between the Bruins and Blackhawks

Andy Brickley joins Mut and Merloni in studio to take phone calls from the listeners and preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals.

Bruins take Game 3, contr…

Bruins take Game 3, control of the series: Response and reaction

Salk and Holley break down a big Bruins win over the Blackhawks in Game 3 at the Garden.

An hour with Jack Edwards: Bruins look to take control of Stanley Cup finals

We talk all Bruins, all the time with the man himself, as Jack Edwards from NESN gets us ready for Game 3 and beyond.

Salk and Holley's Four at Four - 06/17/13

Four guys, four topics we haven't yet touched upon today. T.O. visits Ocho, Bob Costas has enough smarm for us all, stupid beauty pageant contestants and more.

Bernie Carbo

Bernie Carbo

Mikey gets a surprise call from Red Sox legend Bernie Carbo. They talk about old-time baseball and Bernie's new book.

Tom Bean and Luke Poling, producers, writers and directors of 'Plimpton!'

Mikey talks with Tom and Luke about their new movie, "Plimpton!" and finds out what it was like to try to encapsulate everything George Plimpton accomplished during his life.

Daily Planet, Friday May 31st

Today on the Daily Planet, the Red Sox and Yankees face off in the Bronx, Claude Julien doesn't want players wasting energy, and Dwight Howard and free agency.

Salk and Holley's Answer …

Salk and Holley's Answer the Question - 06/17/13

You ask, we answer. Today featuring NESN's Jack Edwards.

Salk and Holley's Answer the Question - 06/13/13

The new way we end the show. You ask, we answer.

Salk and Holley's Answer the Question - 06/11/13

You ask, we answer... anything!

Stephen A. Smith on Doc t…

Stephen A. Smith on Doc to the Clippers

Stephen A. joined the show to discuss the status of trade negotiations between the Clippers and the Celtics. Stephen said that it is a 50-50 proposition that Doc ends up in Los Angeles.

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Shawn Thornton on the Gam…

Shawn Thornton on the Game 2 win

Shawn joined the show to discuss the Bruins' OT win in Chicago. Shawn said that there was a heated discussion during the first intermission Saturday night in Chicago after the team's poor first period.

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Is Doc a goner?

Is Doc a goner?

The guys opened the show discussing the rumors regarding Doc Rivers being part of a deal between the Celtics and the Clippers.

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Minor Details Ep. 55: Xan…

Minor Details Ep. 55: Xander Bogaerts and Anthony Ranaudo

Both Xander Bogaerts and Anthony Ranaudo punctuated their strong 2013 seasons with head-turning events on June 13. On that day, Bogaerts, the Red Sox' top prospect, was promoted from Double-A Portland Pawtucket, with the 20-year-old becoming one of the youngest position players in the affiliate's history. On that same day, right-hander Anthony Ranaudo punched out 13 batters for Double-A Portland, the most strikeouts by a Red Sox minor leaguer since Jon Lester in 2005. They joined Minor Details to discuss both those accomplishments and their seasons to date.

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Mut & Merloni prank call …

Mut & Merloni prank call a couple of whiney, sensitive Chicago radio hosts

It all started when McNeil and Spiegel from The Score in Chicago called Boston people drunks and called Fenway a "dump." Knowing that McNeil and Speigel weren't interested in talking to them on air, Lou called in to their show anyway. At first they were afraid, but they finally succumbed to the pressure.

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