Wrapping up a brutal week, here's a few quicklinks for today as we head into the holiday weekend: What signal is WEEI sending? - Chad Finn tries to sort through what has been a tumultuous week for WEEI, looking at whether the station is trying to get younger, what's next for Dale Arnold, and what the … Continue reading Friday Quicklinks
Distraught Arnold Wishes He Left WEEI When He Had The Chance
Like many, I tuned into the start of the Dale & Holley program yesterday to see what Dale Arnold would say about the announcement that Michael Holley would be moving to afternoons alongside Glenn Ordway, and the report in the Boston Herald that Arnold would be relegated to fill-in duty. The first segment of the … Continue reading Distraught Arnold Wishes He Left WEEI When He Had The Chance
Desperate WEEI Shakes Up Lineup
This afternoon Glenn Ordway was touting a "major announcement" to be made at 5:20. Most of these "major announcements" are little more than announcing a new weekly guest to the program, or something along those lines. Today's announcement however, is legitimately big news. After years of having the format of Glenn Ordway and two rotating … Continue reading Desperate WEEI Shakes Up Lineup
Sox Hold First Official Workouts Today
The Red Sox officially begin spring training this morning with the first workouts of pitchers and catchers down in Fort Myers. A crack team, but with holes - As loaded as the Red Sox appear to be, Peter Abraham says that there are still valid concerns in certain areas. Eight spring things every Sox fan … Continue reading Sox Hold First Official Workouts Today
Celtics Hold Off Heat Wave Once Again
The Celtics were again shorthanded yesterday afternoon as they took on their Eastern Conference rivals, the Miami Heat. Boston seized control of the game in the third quarter, and held on for an 85-82 win, which clinched the season series between the two clubs. Get all the coverage at CelticsLinks.com. Celtics keep Heat in their … Continue reading Celtics Hold Off Heat Wave Once Again
Depleted Celtics Overcome By Lakers
Ray Allen became the NBA's all-time leader in three-point field goals last night, but the Lakers overcame an early 15 point deficit and dominated the Celtics the rest of the way as they cruised to a 92-86 win at the TD Garden. Get all the coverage at CelticsLinks.com. Crashing down - Julian Benbow has Kobe … Continue reading Depleted Celtics Overcome By Lakers
Celtics/Heat More In Demand Than Celtics/Lakers
Looking at the trends for the Celtics this week, the data shows that Celtics fans are more excited to see an Eastern conference than a rematch of last year's finals. Both games are also down significantly this week: down 14% for tonight's game and down 21% for Sunday. This could be due to tonight's game … Continue reading Celtics/Heat More In Demand Than Celtics/Lakers
Bruins Outfight, Outscore Rival Canadiens
The Bruins and Canadiens engaged in an old-fashioned hockey game last night, one which saw even the goalies set to square off and trade punches. (settling instead for a mild scuffle) The Bruins outlasted their rivals from the north 8-6 at the Garden. Get all the coverage at BruinsLinks.com. Bruins score a wild win against Canadiens - … Continue reading Bruins Outfight, Outscore Rival Canadiens
Media, Sox Get Early Jump On Season
Spring Training hasn't even begun yet, (though the truck did leave yesterday) and already Red Sox oriented stories dominate the sports pages today. The enthusiasm for the season hasn't yet hit the sports radio airwaves, where there is still plenty of football talk going on. Truck day is entirely a media creation, pumped up and … Continue reading Media, Sox Get Early Jump On Season
Celtics Fade In Fourth Down In Charlotte
These road games on the second night of a back-to-back are becoming troublesome to the Celtics, who lost to the Charlotte Bobcats 94-89 last night down in North Carolina. On the plus side, are you jacked and pumped for Truck Day? I thought so. Celtics lack finish in back-to-backs - Chris Forsberg has the Celtics dropping to … Continue reading Celtics Fade In Fourth Down In Charlotte
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