For last Thursday night's Bruins/Canadiens game one, NESN scored a 9.4 rating. The post below this one outlines the national numbers ESPN got for Celtics/Bulls, but locally, Saturday's Celtics/Bulls game one scored a 9.5 rating, which was split between CSN (4.8) and ESPN (4.7) It is striking how similar the ratings were, despite a number … Continue reading Game One Ratings Battle
Bulls/Celtics Only Winner for ESPN
Sports Media Watch reports that the Bulls/Celtics game on Saturday was the only NBA playoff game that showed a ratings increase for ESPN over the same time slot a year ago: The first game of the NBA Playoffs, the Bulls' Game 1 overtime victory over the Celtics, drew a 2.5 overnight rating on ESPN Saturday afternoon, … Continue reading Bulls/Celtics Only Winner for ESPN
Celtic Pride, Game Day Central, Get You Ready for Celtics/Bulls
If you're dreading the national pregame shows, Celtics fans have a couple of local options to help get them ready for today's Celtics/Bulls playoff opener. The Celtic Pride Radio show, heard on 890 ESPN is expanding their coverage for the postseason. Celtics fans can tune into 890 ESPN an hour before all Celtics Playoff Games. … Continue reading Celtic Pride, Game Day Central, Get You Ready for Celtics/Bulls
Patriots to Open Season on Monday Night
Ken from Fang's Bites with some late afternoon news for you. The NFL announced this afternoon its opening season primetime games as well as its Thanksgiving Day games. On the docket includes your New England Patriots which will open the season on Monday night, September 14 as part of an "AFL 50th" doubleheader. Here's the … Continue reading Patriots to Open Season on Monday Night
Salk and Halloran done at ESPN 890
David Scott of Scott's Shots is reporting that the Mike Salk and Bob Halloran midday show (Noon-2 p.m.) at ESPN 890 has been cancelled, effective immediately. The show, which launched in August will likely be replaced by ESPN national programming. Salk, who was full-time at the station and the show's producer, Ross Carey (also full-time) have been … Continue reading Salk and Halloran done at ESPN 890
ESPN’s Doria – We Don’t Report “issues that impugn character” without confirmation
ESPN Ombudsman Le Anne Schreiber has her latest column up today. Issues discussed include outrage over Lou Holtz invoking the name of Hitler, coverage of the Presidential campaign, and ESPN's decision to ignore the allegations that Brett Favre had called the Lions to offer assistance in game planning for the Packers as reported by Jay Glazer … Continue reading ESPN’s Doria – We Don’t Report “issues that impugn character” without confirmation
Wednesday Quicklinks
On Patriots Daily this afternoon, Tyler Carter examines Matt Cassel's first fouth quarter comeback. The Patriots got two pieces of good news today, first the news came out that Vince Wilfork will not be suspended by the league and then LaMont Jordan returned to practice. On the new-look BSMW Full Court Press, we've got a look at ESPN's fascination with … Continue reading Wednesday Quicklinks
TV/Radio Notes From Yesterday
Poor Dick Enberg. Though his voice is still strong, and I enjoy his enthusiasm calling the game, the 73-year-old Enberg struggled mightily at times yesterday, calling the wrong players, and getting numerous facts incorrect. I've always liked Enberg, but he's clearly on the way down. We never really got an explanation of why Dan Fouts … Continue reading TV/Radio Notes From Yesterday
Bill Simmons Goes After Boras
Bill Simmons says that the real reason for Manny Ramirez shooting his way out of Boston this season is simple. Scott Boras made him do it. This is something I've touched on in the past, Simmons also puts blame on Red Sox management, who finally decided to flex their muscles when it came to Manny.
The Big Show Realizes Fantasy Football Isn’t Real
Fantasy football has been a topic of jokes and sarcasm for some time over at WEEI's Big Show. I'm no fantasy football expert - I play one league with my friends for fun, and that's it, but this segment caught my attention. I don't know if you heard any of this, but in this very curious segment yesterday, … Continue reading The Big Show Realizes Fantasy Football Isn’t Real
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