Courtesy the Boston Herald

(November 8, 2010) Bringing sports commentary back to its radio roots, Bob Lobel and Upton Bell are coming together to creates a show entirely focused on Boston sports and current events. After decades of interviewing sports titans from Larry Bird to Bobby Orr, the two are excited to bring their unique voices to the air waves yet again.

The show entitled “Upton & Lobel” will begin this Sunday, November 7th, and will run every Sunday from 9AM to 11AM.

The pair will be familiar to New England listeners who have grown to trust the broadcasters based on their independent projects. Lobel has previously served as a sports anchor for WBZ TV, was the host of Sports Final and Patriots 5th Quarter, and currently serves co-host of Sports Legends of New England (MyTV). Bell is known as the one-time General Manager of the New England Patriots as well as the co-host of SportsBeat (NECN) and a host on WCRN-Worcester.

Both longtime sports commentators and sports analysts, Bell and Lobel are two personalities’ people can trust to keep them not only entertained but engaged in local sports news. The pair is looking forward to bringing New England their personal flair to sports casting.

“New England is the sports center of the universe. So many dragons to slay, I do not know where to start, but I sure as hell know where to find them.” Bell said.

Lobel added, “I can not come close to that. Upton has been everywhere, met everybody and done everything. I am just happy to be in his presence, but remember this — I control the show.”

Bill George, program director of WXKS-AM, said, “Upton and Bob are New England legends and I’m excited to welcome them to our team. We’re delighted to be able to help bring their combined wit and wisdom back to Boston radio.”

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