This week, Sports Business Journal has a look at the local TV ratings for the NHL and NBA teams at the midpoint of their respective seasons. SBJ is normally a subscription site, but today only the site is free for all. Locally, the numbers are interesting, and impressive. Both the Celtics (CSSNE) and Bruins (NESN) are in the top … Continue reading Celtics Topping Bruins In Winter Ratings Battles
Rondo, Celtics Have Super Sunday
Even though things worked out in the best possible way for Patriots fans last night - the Green Bay Packers won the Super Bowl, keeping Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers from their third Super Bowl since the Patriots last won one, it still wasn't a fun night, knowing that New England had beaten both of … Continue reading Rondo, Celtics Have Super Sunday
Bruins Fight Off Stars For 6-3 Win
The Bruins jumped on the Dallas Stars right from the opening faceoff, with Gregory "Soupy" Campbell decking old his old nemesis Steve Ott and then two other fights starting after that. In the first four seconds of the game, there were three fights. They did eventually end up playing hockey after that beginning to the … Continue reading Bruins Fight Off Stars For 6-3 Win
Vermeil Says Talk Of SpyGate Tarnishing Belichick “Not Legitimate”
As Felger and Massarotti continue their week of "All SpyGate, All The Time" I found their interview with former Eagles and Rams coach Dick Vermeil this afternoon pretty interesting. Especially this part: Massarotti: ...There was a story written in sports illustrated by Peter King, on Roger Goodell, and Goodel talked about the Spygate issue, with … Continue reading Vermeil Says Talk Of SpyGate Tarnishing Belichick “Not Legitimate”
National Obsession With Belichick, Patriots Continues
Even when the Patriots are not playing in the Super Bowl, the nation (well, the media at least) is still obsessed with them. Yesterday was a double-dose of Patriots with the whole country talking about Peter King's Sports Illustrated fawning and ingratiating column on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. (The Man Of The Hour) Of the ten … Continue reading National Obsession With Belichick, Patriots Continues
Avoiding Super Bowl Media Crush No Easy Feat
Much of the time, I tend to take a very Boston-centric view to the sports world. While I certainly keep up with the sports world outside of New England, there much out there that I could take or leave. The Super Bowl media hype for a game not involving the Patriots is one of those. Especially … Continue reading Avoiding Super Bowl Media Crush No Easy Feat
Celtics Too Much For Kobe, Lakers
It feels like the NBA season officially started yesterday, with a hangover from the Patriots season still lingering over the region. The Celtics used a strong second half to pull away from the Los Angeles Lakers and post a 109-96 victory at the Staples Center. Get all the links at CelticsLinks.com. Check the LA view … Continue reading Celtics Too Much For Kobe, Lakers
Celtics Start West Coast Trip With Win
The Celtics got their first West coast swing of the season off to a good start with an 88-78 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Get full links at CelticsLinks.com. A highlight of last night's CSNNE broadcast was the debut of Bill Walton as a guest analyst for the West coast trip alongside the venerable … Continue reading Celtics Start West Coast Trip With Win
NESN Announces Red Sox Spring Training Plans
NESN just released plans for their 2011 Spring training coverage. Highlights are below: NESN’s 2011 Red Sox Spring Training Game Broadcast Schedule DATE PROGRAM TIME Friday, March 4 Red Sox at New York Yankees (Tampa) 7:00 PM Saturday, March 5 Florida Marlins at Red Sox 1:00 PM Sunday, March 6 Red Sox at New … Continue reading NESN Announces Red Sox Spring Training Plans
Bruins Hit Break With Win Over Panthers
The Bruins have reached the All Star break following last night's 2-1 home victory over the Florida Panthers. The Bruins hit the break in first place in the Northeast division, and third in the Eastern Conference. Hang time - Kevin Paul Dupont has the Bruins going an impressive 11-4-3 over their last 18 games prior to … Continue reading Bruins Hit Break With Win Over Panthers
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