Buffalo is a sports-crazy town, which can be surprising considering they never actually win anything. But the ratings suggest that WGR-AM is doing something right, with surging numbers in all the right demos. And they're doing it in the face of several competitors, including WWKB (same owner) and WHLD, the Cumulus station out of Niagara Falls at 1270. Not to mention that The Fan 590 from Toronto also comes in pretty well across the border.   

I have to admit I haven't listened to 'GR much since they abandoned talk all those years ago. But it's sometimes fun to tune in when Buffalo loses yet another key game, and hear the fans whining about firing the coach or demanding that key players immediately be traded. (Sounds like an episode of Jays Talk, so maybe I shouldn't be so smug!) 

Anyway, here's a look at what's becoming a ratings success in the Queen City. 

All-sports station WGR is on a ratings roll in key demographic