With me not having to drive in between two offices, I'm able to provide you with the Friday megalinks during the day. And with things planned for me during the day for Saturday, it's best to get these in now so it can tie you over while I'm gone. The Weekend Viewing Picks provide your … Continue reading Friday Megalink Action
Bruins Power Past Flyers, Take 3-0 Series Lead
The Bruins came out and dominated right from the start, scoring two quick goals, and crushing the spirit of the Philadelphia Flyers en route to a 5-1 victory at the Garden. The Bruins even scored a power play goal, and in the process took a commanding 3-0 series lead. While there will be many comparisons to … Continue reading Bruins Power Past Flyers, Take 3-0 Series Lead
Celtics Again Can’t Stand Heat, Fall Behind 0-2 In Series
For the first time in the KG era, the Celtics find themselves trailing 0-2 in a playoff series. The Celtics kept things close most of the night, but the Heat closed every single period on a run, and ended up winning the game 102-91. It is close to desperation time for the Celtics, who have … Continue reading Celtics Again Can’t Stand Heat, Fall Behind 0-2 In Series
Tim Thomas Steals Game Two For Bruins
Wait. I thought I was told that Tim Thomas could never steal a playoff game? After giving up two early goals, Tim Thomas was spectacular in shutting out the Flyers the rest of the way and into overtime, where the Bruins pulled out a 3-2 win to take a 2-0 lead in their second round series. Thomas … Continue reading Tim Thomas Steals Game Two For Bruins
Celtics Meltdown In Miami Heat
Understandably, most people are focused on something other than sports today. Normally this would be a huge sports talk day, with the Celtics and Bruins playoff games this weekend, the Patriots draft, and Carl Crawford giving the Red Sox a walk-off win yesterday at Fenway. But none of that is too important today. Therefore, I'll keep … Continue reading Celtics Meltdown In Miami Heat
Patriots Add Good Solder To Front Line
What? You were expecting Bill Belichick to do something sexy and unexpected last night? The Patriots used the 17th pick in the first round last night to select massive Colorado tackle Nate Solder. By all accounts he's a "Patriots type" of guy - smart, versatile, athletic, and of good character. The Patriots then traded their … Continue reading Patriots Add Good Solder To Front Line
Bruins/Canadiens Game 7 Sets New Ratings Record for NESN
From NESN: NESN set a new single-game ratings record for Bruins hockey last night with a 17.7 average household rating in the Boston DMA. The game peaked at a 26.6 rating during the 10:00 PM quarter hour as Nathan Horton scored the game winner in overtime to propel the Bruins into the Eastern Conference Semifinals. … Continue reading Bruins/Canadiens Game 7 Sets New Ratings Record for NESN
Bruins Take Game 7 In OT, Eliminate Canadiens
The Bruins jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead last night, only to see Montreal tie things up and send the game to overtime, tied at 3. Nathan Horton, who had been one of the Bruins big offseason acquisitions last year did what the Bruins got him to do, putting the puck in the net … Continue reading Bruins Take Game 7 In OT, Eliminate Canadiens
Three Wednesday Afternoon Items
Just three media-related items that I thought I would pass along... Sports coverage overdose - Emerson College journalism professor Mark Leccese writes the "Gatekeeper" blog for Boston.com. He touches on a lot of media items, and today his focus is on the saturation of sports media coverage in this area. I agree with much of what … Continue reading Three Wednesday Afternoon Items
