The Biggest Loser This Weekend: TV Networks, Of Course

It's a good/REAL BAD weekend situation for TNT and ABC this weekend. The Good: Tom Watson has a share of the lead heading into the final two rounds of the British Open at Turnberry. THE REALLY BAD NEWS: You can hope, but not expect the 59 year old Watson to keep playing well. Tough for TV when you have no fallback plan.

That's right: For only the second time at the British, Tiger Woods is flying back to Florida early. The world's best golfer failed to make the cut. I don't know about you, but unless Watson is still there after tomorrow's third round, I am not getting up at 7 am to see if Steve Marino can grab the Claret Jug.

Don't shed any tears though: Unlike the Mets, Tiger will rebound. So will the advertisers who may have to take a little less money for the Open next year after this weekend's ratings sink lower than the Metsies in the NL East standings. Who knows? Maybe Watson or some unknown will make Sunday at Turnberry worthwhile-someone that will make Tiger take notice from his palatial mansion near Orlando.