Ok, time to do the Friday megalinks. Coming at night again after shuffling between two offices and playing chauffeur. So blogging had to take a back seat for a bit. For the Weekend Viewing Picks, go here to check out what's happening in sports and primetime TV. Time for the links. National USA Today's Mike … Continue reading Friday Night Megalinkage
Red Sox/Tigers Tickets Selling for 52% Above Season Average
Here's the first in our series of quick posts with information from TiqIQ. As you can see from the graph below, tickets for this weekend's Red Sox/Tigers series - the first Red Sox games at Fenway in 10 days, and Johnny Damon's return to Boston not wearing a Yankee uniform - are selling at 52% above … Continue reading Red Sox/Tigers Tickets Selling for 52% Above Season Average
Setting Up Camp In Foxborough
The Patriots kicked off their 2010 training camp yesterday, putting the players through double-sessions on a wet day down at Gillette. You can get all the Patriots stories this morning over at PatriotsLinks.com, below are a few of the top stories. Andy Hart of PFW has observations from Practice One and Practice Two. Patriots camp … Continue reading Setting Up Camp In Foxborough
The “Black Cloud” Arrives
@capeleaguer agree. I feel like Thursday is hanging over me like a black cloud. excited to see what develops but...Tue Jul 27 23:40:41 via webshalise manza young shalisemyoung Sorry to pick on you Shalise - but you do know the whole world can see these Tweets, right? The "black cloud" has arrived - Patriots training … Continue reading The “Black Cloud” Arrives
Sox Take Another From Angels
John Lackey got the better of his former team, going 7 1/3 innings and giving up two runs to pick up his 10th win of the season in the 4-2 Red Sox victory. Get all the links at RedSoxLinks.com. The WEEI ratings-gate scandal continues today. Jessica Heslam has Julie Kahn defending the station's decision to start combining … Continue reading Sox Take Another From Angels
Andrew Brandt Interview In Patriots Football Weekly
If you happen to see this week's edition of Patriots Football Weekly at a newsstand, be sure to check out my interview with National Football Post founder Andrew Brandt. Brandt is the former Vice President of the Green Bay Packers, managing their salary cap and negotiating all player contracts from 1999-2008. We talked about his website (he's … Continue reading Andrew Brandt Interview In Patriots Football Weekly
Big Night For Ortiz Powers Sox Over Angels
David Ortiz hit a pair of home runs last night as the Red Sox beat the Angels 6-3 behind a strong effort from Clay Buchholz on the mound. Buchholz picked up his 11th win of the season. Get the full links over at RedSoxLinks.com. Sports rival claims ’EEI is padding Hub stats - We'll start out the … Continue reading Big Night For Ortiz Powers Sox Over Angels
Red Sox Ratings On NESN Down 35.8% From 2009
In an article from Sports Business Journal, John Ourand reports that the Red Sox TV ratings on NESN are down almost 36% from last season. Red Sox lose RSN ratings lead The Red Sox are still 5th overall in MLB in terms of local ratings, averaging a 6.52 per game on NESN. Ourand has the … Continue reading Red Sox Ratings On NESN Down 35.8% From 2009
Brady In Camp, Making Progress on New Contract
The following was reported last night, around the same time it was reported that Brady was in fact, already in camp, having reported with the rookies. Tom Brady and Patriots making progress on a contract extension that could get done this summer. http://is.gd/dIEjuMon Jul 26 02:45:04 via webAdam Schefter Adam_Schefter What? All I've read in … Continue reading Brady In Camp, Making Progress on New Contract
Okajima Doesn’t Talk, Infuriates Media
So this is what happens when you don't talk to the almighty Red Sox media: True professionalism on the part of Okajima: Refusing to answer questions after today's game. Got to be accountable. #redsoxSun Jul 25 23:45:48 via UberTwitterAmalie Benjamin AmalieBenjamin Okajima so far refusing to take questions. Unprofessional to say the least. #RedSox.Sun Jul … Continue reading Okajima Doesn’t Talk, Infuriates Media
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