Sports Redux: NESN Says No

Why must NESN be so cruel? NESN [New England Sports Network] released a memo curtailing the use of Red Sox and Bruins highlights on local TV stations. Scott's Shots surveys the broader impact of this memo: "This is, in every way, shape and form, a HUGE powerplay that the Red Sox and NESN (and the Bruins, as if anyone cares) are about to undertake in an effort to lord over their content and ultimately become the fans' primary option (via TV, Web and other mediums) for coverage of the teams which own the Network and that provide the bulk of NESN's original programming."

Universal Hub highlights that NESN's even gonna go after people who post NESN clips on YouTube. But going after the local news stations is a different can of worms. That's not playing nice with your neighbors. Scott's Shots says that it is within NESN's rights because they own the content, but don't people have the right to know how the game turned out and maybe see one measly highlight when they watch the games? That's not giving away the store - that's public service.

Ex-Sox pitcher David Wells had an important announcement - he has Type 2 diabetes. He said that he's already changing his diet to manage his condition. Best of luck to him in getting it under control.

Deservedly last is the Celtics, who lost to the New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets 106 to 88. Paul Pierce did well with 28 points, but that was about it. We're hoping they're not daydreaming about Durant and aiming low again.

Image of NESN's logo from NESN, and we hope they don’t go after us. It's not a highlight! It's free advertising!