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The Herald’s John Tomase Responds
Published 5/16/2008 by Keith at Sports Media Journal
Another chapter in the erroneous report that the Patriots videotaped the Rams walkthrough at Super Bowl XXXVI came about today from the Boston Herald beat writer who penned the  story, John Tomase. In my post earlier this week I questioned the reality that some reporters rush to judgement on stories in this 24/7 news cycle we all live in.  Tomase revealed as much when he wrote: The confirmed presence of a member of the team’s video staff at the walkthrough reinforced my belief that it was filmed. Secondhand sourcing took on added weight. When I got word that other reporters had picked up the scent, it only steeled my resolve not to get beat. In the piece Tomase gave readers a general overview ...

Boston Herald scribe throws himself at mercy of readers
Published 5/16/2008 by Neil Best at Watchdog
... It's painful for a journalist to read this apology from the fellow at the Boston Herald who made a big boo-boo on Super Bowl weekend. ...

Richard Deitsch: Thank Sidney for NHL ratings surge
Published 5/19/2008 at SI.com - Extra Mustard
... do the old conquer and divide." -- ABC/ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy , who draws a paycheck from a media company, stereotyping an entire profession during ABC's otherwise splendid Game 7 coverage of the Cavs-Celtics. Van Gundy's silly declaration came during a discussion of how Celtics star Paul Pierce has been treated recently by the Boston sports media. For a guy who has proven to be an engaging member of the media, Van Gundy's comments were disappointing. LINK OF THE WEEK I Here's the explanation by Boston Herald reporter John Tomase on how his Super Bowl XXXVI ...