ESPN 890 in Boston signs off

The weak signal didn't help ratings. ESPN programming will sign off Monday but may re-surface elsewhere on the dial:

• Boston.com, Finn: "But ESPN, the powerhouse sports network, may not lack an outlet in the Boston market for long. According to multiple industry sources, ESPN is in discussions to air some of its national programming on WEEI-AM 850 during nights and weekends, with WEEI intending to move to an FM station within months."....

And ESPN's roll-out of local websites continues this week with ESPNBoston.com.

• As always, commenters know best. From Boston.com

1. waynebloom

• "Ugh, we lose Mike and Mike and are stuck with Callahan,
• thank god for XM!"

Reference, Boston.com, "ESPN Radio's Boston Affiliate Set to Sign off," 9/12/09, via Radio Daily News

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