Articles by: Paulsen

Big Names: P.J. Carlesimo Joining ESPN (Also: Jalen Rose, Ken Venturi)

Less than a month after his ouster from the Brooklyn Nets, former NBA coach P.J. Carlesimo has joined ESPN as an NBA analyst.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: No Boost For Original Six Series on NBC

Two of the highest-profile NHL playoff series in recent memory failed to give NBC a boost in the overnights over the weekend.

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NBA Playoffs: Grizzlies/Spurs Overnight Lowest For Conf. Final Opener Since ’07

As anyone could have reasonably expected, the uncompetitive opener of the Grizzlies/Spurs Western Conference Finals was a major-league dud for ABC.

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Triple Crown: Preakness Overnights Rise, But Still Among Lowest in Years

Overnight ratings increased slightly for the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, but remained among the lowest since NBC acquired rights.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Good Start For Rangers/Bruins, Wings/Hawks, on NBCSN

A couple of high-profile Original Six matchups have given NBC Sports Network a boost.

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NBA Playoffs: Spurs/Warriors Ends With Series-Low; Pacers/Knicks Down Big

The final game of the Spurs/Warriors series was by far the weakest TV draw.

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Big Names: Dottie Pepper Joins ESPN (Also: Dave Briggs, Hubie Brown)

Former NBC golf analyst Dottie Pepper has joined ESPN.

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NBA Playoffs: Slight Bump For Bulls/Heat Finale

TNT drew mixed numbers for a pair of series finales on Wednesday night.

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TV Ratings: Bulls Beat Blackhawks Head-to-Head (Also: N.Y. Mets, Nationwide Series)

The Bulls beat the Blackhawks head-to-head in Chicago television ratings Wednesday night.

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NBA Playoffs: Without Marquee Draws, ABC Has Another Weekend of Declines

With the Lakers eliminated and the Heat on cable, ABC had another weekend of declines for NBA playoff coverage.

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