In 2004, the Boston Red Sox ended 86 years of frustration when they won baseball’s crown jewel, the World Series. They did it again in 2007. But then the team fell off again.
WFDD’s guest sports commentator Dave Goren is a lifelong Red Sox fan. He believes the team is giving their fans something to smile about this season.
NBA player Jason Collins is the first professional athlete to announce he is gay. He played with the Boston Celtics (2012-2013). He now plays with the Washington Wizards.
Monday April 29, NBA player Jason Collins became the first athlete from a major team sport to announce he is gay. But WFDD’s guest sports commentator Dave Goren says it's no big deal.
His easy-going banter would quickly paint the sports scene and convey the excitement on the game field. But the engaging voice of sports announcer Pat Summerall will no longer be heard. He died last week at the age of 82. Guest sports commentator Dave Goren reflects on Summerall’s unique style and profound impact in this week’s WFDD sports commentary
Monday’s Bombings at the Boston Marathon hit home for many in the Piedmont who are from that area. One of those is WFDD’s Dave Goren, who talks about the tragedy in this week’s sports commentary.