The home of the Boston Celtics, Comcast SportsNet, reports that the Boston Celtics-Cleveland Cavaliers telecast was the network’s highest rated first game telecast in history. Celtics vs. Cavaliers achieved a 5.6 household rating and reached an estimated 246,000 homes in the region. The telecast peaked at an 8.6 household rating or 378,000 New England homes … Continue reading Celtics/Cavs Highest Rated Season Opener In CSN History
Celtics Let Down In Cleveland, Fall To Cavs (With Contest!)
After the stirring opening night win over Miami, it seemed inevitable for there to be a letdown for the Celtics last night as they traveled out to Cleveland for the Cavs' home opener. The Celtics led for much of this game, but the offense stumbled in the fourth quarter, allowing the Cavs to post a … Continue reading Celtics Let Down In Cleveland, Fall To Cavs (With Contest!)
Heat Superteam No Match For Old Celtics
The Celtics played postseason defense last night as they clamped down on the Miami Heat, holding them to 9 points in the first quarter and 80 for the game en route to an 88-80 opening night victory at the TD Garden. LeBron James led a second-half run that had the Heat as close as three … Continue reading Heat Superteam No Match For Old Celtics
Celtics, Heat Get It On At Garden Tonight
The moment the NBA world has waited for has finally arrived, as the new-look, self-appointed next superteam Miami Heat come to the TD Garden tonight to open the NBA season against the Boston Celtics. (Tickets still available.) The Power of 3 - Julian Benbow notes that the Celtics top trio has their quirks, but they've managed … Continue reading Celtics, Heat Get It On At Garden Tonight
Patriots Survive Wild Sunday In NFL
It was just one of those Sundays in the NFL where crazy things were happening all over the league. The Raiders put up 59 points on the Broncos, The Ravens, after talking about how things were going to be rough on the Bills, needed a Buffalo fumble in OT to get a home win, Tennessee … Continue reading Patriots Survive Wild Sunday In NFL
Opening Night Leads The Way In Celtics Ticket Demand
As you might expect, Tuesday night's season opener against the Miami Heat is the most in-demand game of the Celtics season, with Miami's visit on 2/13 and the Lakers arrival on 2/10 close behind. Right now tickets for opening night are at Patriots-level, fetching an average of almost $300 per ticket. We've also got a … Continue reading Opening Night Leads The Way In Celtics Ticket Demand
Time For Some Friday Megalinks
I haven't given you a full set of Friday megalinks since October 1, so it's time to do some now. Let's get to them. The Weekend Viewing Picks has your sports and primetime viewing. National USA Today's Michael Hiestand and Mike McCarthy debate what can be done to improve baseball's ratings. Fanhouse says Jenn Sterger … Continue reading Time For Some Friday Megalinks
Patriots Overtime Victory Over Ravens Sets CBS Ratings Mark
The Patriots 23-20 overtime victory over the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 17 helped CBS set the mark for the highest rating for its single-game window since it acquired the current AFC package in 2008. The window, which included the Patriots-Ravens, Dolphins-Packers, Jets-Broncos, and Browns-Steelers matchups, averaged a 12.8 HH rating and 21.5 million viewers nationwide, … Continue reading Patriots Overtime Victory Over Ravens Sets CBS Ratings Mark
Bruins Sharp In Home Opener
The Bruins rocked the TD Garden in their home opner, beating the Washington Capitals 4-1, aided by another top-notch performance in goal from Tim Thomas. It's early, but the town is excited about the Bruins. A real crowd-pleaser - Bob Ryan says that the atmosphere at the Garden last night was absolutely festive. Tim Thomas backs … Continue reading Bruins Sharp In Home Opener
Bruins Tickets For Capitals and Rangers Trending Down
Hoping to catch the Bruins in the early going? Waiting until the last minute might pay off, as ticket prices on the secondary market have dipped for the home opener tonight against the Capitals and Saturday's game with the Rangers: Many of the tickets have instant delivery, so you can print them at home. (Choose … Continue reading Bruins Tickets For Capitals and Rangers Trending Down
