As I mentioned the other day, Monday night's Patriots/Jets game did a 42.2 rating (62 HH share) in the Boston area. That number is combined between ESPN and WCVB-TV. The Patriots-Jets game was the highest-rated game of the season in the local market and the third-highest all time, topping the Patriots Nov. 22 victory over … Continue reading Patriots TV Ratings Update
Odd Column Changes From NY Times
I had seen William Rhoden's column in The New York Times yesterday, and like this emailer, I was somewhat surprised to see it get remade at the same URL following the Patriots beatdown of Jets. Hi Bruce, I'm a regular BSMW reader, and as such I thought you might be interested in something I caught … Continue reading Odd Column Changes From NY Times
Patriots Dominate Ryan, Jets, 45-3
Yesterday will go down as one of the better days in the history of Boston sports, with Adrian Gonzalez being introduced as a member of the Red Sox in the morning, and the Patriots absolutely crushing the New York Jets, 45-3 before a national audience on Monday Night Football. Overnight numbers have the game doing … Continue reading Patriots Dominate Ryan, Jets, 45-3
BIGHORN – A Twilight Zone-ish story about the Patriots and Adam Vinatieri
Here is a little bit of fun, that might pass a few minutes of your time this afternoon as we wade throgh the buildup to Patriots/Jets tonight. I meant to mention this a ways back, and it slipped my mind. Alfred Thomas Catalfo is a New Hampshire-based filmmaker and attorney, and recently released the following … Continue reading BIGHORN – A Twilight Zone-ish story about the Patriots and Adam Vinatieri
Sox Get Their Man, Patriots Get Back To Work
Yesterday's coverage of the Adrian Gonzalez trade to the Red Sox was the rare one that would've benefited from the old 24-hour news cycle. Why is that? When 2:00pm yesterday came without an agreement or announcement of a trade, the world of Twitter exploded. Some reports had the trade dead, others said that a trade … Continue reading Sox Get Their Man, Patriots Get Back To Work
Red Sox Make That Big Splash, Set To Aquire Adrian Gonzalez
The Red Sox appear to make their biggest trade since Curt Schilling was acquired with the news from Buster Olney this morning that Boston has agreed to terms with the San Diego Padres on a deal with will bring slugging first baseman Adrian Gonzalez to the Red Sox. More coverage: Red Sox close in on … Continue reading Red Sox Make That Big Splash, Set To Aquire Adrian Gonzalez
98.5 and WEEI Continue Ratings Wars
The ratings numbers for the November book (Oct 14th - Nov 10th) are out, and both 98.5 and WEEI are claiming victory, depending on how you look at the numbers. The numbers are actually very good for both stations, showing the interest level in Boston sports seems to be at an all-time high. 98.5 FM tied WZLX … Continue reading 98.5 and WEEI Continue Ratings Wars
Butch Stearns Thinks Zoltan Mesko is “disrespectful”
This was my amusing discovery for the day... Apparently the former FOX25 Sports Anchor (and current star of The Pulse Network's Sports channel.) believes strongly that the rookie punter is being disrespectful for wearing the number issued him by the team. @bossprtsthennow Yes. Grogans first. Someone needs to sit Zoltan Mesko down and make him realize … Continue reading Butch Stearns Thinks Zoltan Mesko is “disrespectful”
Allen Shot Holds Off Blazers In Celtics Win
The Portland Trailblazers had come from 16 down in the final minutes to pull to within one point of the Celtics. Ray Allen, who had struggled with his shot all night (3-11 prior to this shot) was left open in the corner and nailed a three pointer with 10 seconds left to put an end … Continue reading Allen Shot Holds Off Blazers In Celtics Win
Rondo, Celtics Turn Away Cavs In Cleveland
Rajon Rondo scored a season-high 23 points, along with 12 assists as the Celtics downed the Cavaliers in Cleveland, 106-87 last night. Celtics have Quicken fix - Steve Bulpett has the Celtics exacting a measure of revenge on the Cavs. Davis propels second-stringers - Julian Benbow's notebook has Glen Davis (17 pts, 11rbs) rising to a Doc Rivers … Continue reading Rondo, Celtics Turn Away Cavs In Cleveland
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