Web Exclusive Radio

Just a few days ago, I had an internship interview with ChicagoSportsWebio.com. It got me thinking that we'll be seeing more of these online-only radio stations in the near future. Some of the most recognizable figures on Chicago sports talk radio have moved onto this station, including Jonathan Hood and the legendary Chet Coppock. I hope to hear back soon regarding this internship opportunity.

Death Threat on Message Board

This week, a story was broken that a 17-year-old in Pennsylvania threatened the life of Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin on an Pittsburgh Penguins Internet message board. The Capitals and Penguins are playing each other in the NHL Eastern Conference Semifinals. The juvenile posted "I'm killing Ovechkin. I'll go to jail. I don't care anymore." The Penguins notified local police, the league, and the Capitals. Whether criminal charges will be pressed is not yet known.

A story like this would not have broken 15 years ago since message boards were accessible to most people, but in an age where the Internet allows people to post whatever they want, these events are worth spilling to the public. People have started to take these posts seriously.