- The finale of the 2009 World Series of Poker drew a 1.6 U.S. rating (1.8 cable) and 2.1 million viewers on ESPN Tuesday night, off 13% in viewership from 2.4 million last year, but up 31% from 1.6 million in ’07. Overall, ESPN averaged a 0.9 U.S. rating (1.0 cable) and 1.2 million viewers for its 15-week coverage of the World Series of Poker, up 7% in viewership from last year. (ESPN, Sports Business Daily)
- ESPN’s latest 30 in 30 documentary, The Legend of Jimmy the Greek, drew 1.2 million viewers on Tuesday night. The 1.2 million viewers is the second-most so far for a 30 in 30 documentary. Through 6 episodes, ESPN’s 30 in 30 is averaging 892,000 viewers. (twitter.com/austinkarp)
- FSN Pittsburgh averaged an 8.97 rating for 13 Penguins telecasts in October. Of the 13 telecasts, 9 ranked among the 20 highest-rated Penguins telecasts ever on the network, and 5 games finished in the top 10. (Sports Business Daily)
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