Week in review.

A look back at the articles on this site from April 27 to May 3.

Monday

Tuesday

The second weekend of the Stanley Cup Playoffs sees declining overnight ratings on NBC.
ESPN draws strong numbers for a Sunday night Yankees/Red Sox battle.
Ratings for the NFL Draft are flat from last year, despite a later timeslot.

Wednesday

Newsmakers: Charlotte Observer writer David Poole passes away at 50; MLB Network’s Matt Vasgersian makes an on-air apology for a bad joke; Utah Jazz play-by-play man ‘Hot’ Rod Hundley retires from broadcasting.

Thursday

At the eleventh hour, the NFL and Comcast agree to have the cable operator carry NFL Network past the expiration of their existing contract.
Most readers on this site will not miss Stephen A. Smith, whose last day on ESPN was May 1.
The clash between Sidney Crosby‘s Penguins and Alex Ovechkin‘s Capitals will get bare minimum coverage on NBC.
Ratings: The Cleveland Cavaliers draw the NBA’s highest local ratings since the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls; NBA fans in Orlando and Atlanta prefer watching their teams play on national television, as opposed to the local affiliate; the Blackhawks draw record higher ratings on CSN Chicago.

Friday

Instead of a prime Sunday afternoon timeslot on network TV, Game 7 of the classic Bulls/Celtics series aired on the least viewed night of the week on cable.
The triple-overtime Game 6 between the Bulls and Celtics drew record ratings locally — and nationally.
Through four games, ratings for the Stanley Cup Playoffs are even on NBC.

Saturday

NASCAR sees yet another drop in ratings on FOX, as the Aaron’s 499 draws its lowest rating since at least 1998.
ABC’s NBA Playoff ratings are down 3% through the second week of games.
After collapsing on Friday, NBC’s Bob Neumeier missed the network’s telecast of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
Stanley Cup Playoff ratings are plummeting in Buffalo, one of the strongest NHL markets.
Ratings predictions for a jam-packed sports weekend.

Sunday