- Viewership is up slightly for the WNBA on ESPN2. WNBA games are averaging a 0.2 U.S. rating and 263,000 viewers on ESPN2, up 3% in viewership from 255,000 viewers through the same point last year. (Source: ESPN)
- Major League Soccer has seen “significant growth” on ESPN Deportes. MLS telecasts are averaging 45,000 households and 69,000 total viewers on ESPN Deportes, up 67% and 72%, respectively, from last year. (Source: ESPN)
- Shaq Vs. slipped to a series low on Tuesday. The third episode of the Shaquille O’Neal reality show drew a 2.1/3 final rating and 3.3 million viewers on ABC, down 19% and 20%, respectively, from a 2.6/4 and 4.1 million the previous week.
WSJ: Rupert Murdoch spoke to White House about NFL streaming deals
Fox Corporation's campaign against the NFL's streaming deals reportedly reached the highest levels of the company and the government.
