Archive for December 16th, 2010

Via SB Nation Bay Area, here is footage of FOX using music during live game action in Sunday’s 49ers/Seahawks game. According to USA Today, FOX is considering adding music to live NFL action, with Sunday’s [...]

Despite the controversy surrounding eventual winner Cam Newton, Saturday’s Heisman Trophy Presentation hit a four-year low in ratings and viewership on ESPN. ESPN drew a 2.3 U.S. rating and 3.784 million viewers for the 2010 [...]

Recent sports TV ratings news, including double-digit declines for the 2010 college football season on ESPN2, the NHL’s Capitals outdrawing the NBA’s Wizards in Washington, D.C., and Saturday’s college basketball ratings on ESPN/ESPN2. ESPN2 averaged [...]

Viewership increased by over a quarter for college football coverage on Versus during the 2010 season. Versus averaged a 0.3 U.S. rating and 411,000 viewers for nineteen college football telecasts in 2010, according to Sports [...]

With a lead-in from The Heisman Trophy Presentation, the very last ESPN 30 For 30 documentary attracted a record audience. ESPN drew a 1.6 U.S. rating and 2.517 million viewers for Saturday’s ESPN 30 For [...]

Recent sports media news, including FOX reportedly giving consideration to playing music during live game action, FOX agreeing to an extension of its UEFA Champions League deal, and ESPN relocating to Fort Worth for Super [...]

Recent news involving sports media personalities, including Erik Kuselias leaving ESPN, Bob Neumeier joining Comcast SportsNet New England, and ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla calling NBA action. Erik Kuselias: The ESPN personality is leaving the network to [...]