The Red Sox were able to snap their five-game losing streak Monday night in Minnesota. Cody Ross led the team with two home runs, including the game-winner in the top of the ninth inning, leading the Sox to a 6-5 win over the Twins. He also homered in the seventh inning to tie the game … Continue reading Red Sox snap five-game losing streak, Bruins prepare for Game 7
Where is the Red Sox player accountability during the 4-10 start?
The Red Sox have started the 2012 season 4-10. Their pitching has been abysmal. They haven’t been able to get the timely hit. They even blew a 9-0 lead to the New York Yankees last Saturday in one of the biggest single game collapses in recent memory. Although the 2011 Red Sox started their season … Continue reading Where is the Red Sox player accountability during the 4-10 start?
The Case of the NALL vs the PLL and the Use of Media Behind it
By Marisa Ingemi Most of the professional lacrosse leagues that the casual fan follows causes a stir. The National Lacrosse League isn't on TV enough. Major League Lacrosse is slow. But what takes the cake is the case of the North American Lacrosse League and the Professional Lacrosse League. The NALL was founded by former … Continue reading The Case of the NALL vs the PLL and the Use of Media Behind it
Celtics win Atlantic Division, Red Sox lose third straight
No Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo, or Michael Pietrus. No problem. Paul Pierce and Avery Bradley led the Celtics to a 102-98 win over the Orlando Magic to clinch their fifth straight Atlantic Division title. Pierce scored four of his game-high 29 points in the final 7.6 seconds to clinch the win. Pierce also dished out … Continue reading Celtics win Atlantic Division, Red Sox lose third straight
Boston Marathon Draws Strong Numbers For WBZ-TV
WBZ-TV offered up the following ratings numbers for Monday's Boston Marathon: Boston Marathon Elite Race Coverage (9:30AM-12:15PM) Total Viewers: Elite race coverage averaged 143,400 viewers and peaked as the elite runners finished 12:00-12:15PM with 224,400 viewers. Elite race coverage was #1 in the time period in households, total viewers, A25-54, M25-54, M18-49 and all 18-34 … Continue reading Boston Marathon Draws Strong Numbers For WBZ-TV
The Lou Merloni Conundrum
Here's something I just don't get about Lou Merloni - why does it seem like he's trying way too hard to be just like every other sports radio/TV personality in town? Why does he spend his time pushing storylines, being negative and trying to create and further controversy? He might try to be like everyone … Continue reading The Lou Merloni Conundrum
Bobby V Steals Show, Bruins Take Game 3
On Patriots Day, a day in which the Red Sox held their annual 11 a.m. game, the Bruins played Game 3 of their playoff series with the Capitals and there was the running of the 116th Boston Marathon, the biggest Boston sports story occurred off the field when Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine called out … Continue reading Bobby V Steals Show, Bruins Take Game 3
Bruins Get NESN Off To A Strong Start In Ratings
From NESN: NESN’s coverage of the Bruins 1-0 overtime win over the Capitals in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Game #1 set a new first game of a playoff series ratings record for NESN with a 11.6 average household rating in the Boston DMA and a 19.3 share. The 11.6 rating is also the 7th highest … Continue reading Bruins Get NESN Off To A Strong Start In Ratings
Bruins Take OT Opener, Sox Open Fenway Today
Chris Kelly scored the game-winning goal in overtime last night as the Bruins took a 1-0 series lead over the Washington Capitals with a 1-0 win at TD Garden. B's-Caps shaping up as goalie duel - Joe McDonald thinks that last night's game portends a tight series. Kelly speaks softly and carries a big stick … Continue reading Bruins Take OT Opener, Sox Open Fenway Today
NLL Makes Debut on CBS and Other Lacrosse Media Notes
There's no truth to the rumor that this is being published simply to try and curry favor with Bill Belichick... Interest in the sport of lacrosse in Boston is growing. UMass right now is a final four contender in the NCAA, BU will be joining D1 next season and the Boston Cannons are MLL champions, … Continue reading NLL Makes Debut on CBS and Other Lacrosse Media Notes
Boston Sports Media Watch 