Football returns with 19.3 million viewers on NBC
NEW YORK (AP) — An estimated 19.3 million fans turned on NBC to watch the NFL’s season kickoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans, or 13 percent fewer […]
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Overtime games help NFL ratings beat last year
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s nothing like two overtime games in the NFL conference championships to keep television viewers glued to their recliners. The New England Patriots’ thrilling victory over […]
Continue ReadingNBA Finals ratings highest since Jordan’s last title in 1998
CLEVELAND (AP) The first two games of the NBA Finals are the most-watched since Michael Jordan’s final championship in 1998. Despite two lopsided outcomes, Golden State’s two home wins over […]
Continue ReadingFox draws audience of 111.3M for Super Bowl, down slightly
NEW YORK (AP) Fox drew an audience of 111.3 million viewers for the first Super Bowl to go into overtime, a smaller audience than the game has had in the […]
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CFP will consider moving semifinal games off New Year’s Eve
By Ralph Russo (AP) – The College Football Playoff is considering moving future semifinals off New Year’s Eve after television ratings for last season’s games plunged. Executive director Bill Hancock […]
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