- 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.
In latest blow to early negotiations, NFL talks with Paramount on “pause”
Chances of the NFL renegotiating any of its media rights deals before the season appear slim to none.
