- NASCAR’s second race of the season typically does very well. In 2005, the California race drew a 7.9 rating, and last year, the race drew a 7.4. This year, I’m predicting a 7.0 rating for the event, continuing a small slide in NASCAR numbers.
- Last year, ABC aired a Cavaliers/Pistons game in the ratings-unfriendly timeslot of 12:00 PM. That game drew a 1.8 rating. This year, a doubleheader should do better; the Bulls play the Pistons at 1:00 PM, followed by the Cavs and the Wade-less Heat at 3:30. While ratings will go up, the numbers won’t light the world on fire; look for Bulls/Pistons to draw a 1.9 and Cavs/Heat to draw a 2.3.
- If Tiger Woods is still playing, the WGC Match Play Championships should easily help NBC to a comfortable ratings win over the NBA. Even without Woods, look for the golf event to finish with a minimum rating of 3.3 on Sunday.
MLB Network to continue airing “Intentional Talk”
The afternoon talk show "Intentional Talk" will continue airing on MLB Network after the program was slated for cancelation...
