- Final round coverage of the LPGA Samsung World Championship drew a 0.7 overnight rating on NBC Sunday, down 13% from a 0.8 last year. Saturday’s third round coverage also drew a 0.7 overnight, flat with last year.
- The season premiere of The Ultimate Fighter drew a 2.5 U.S. rating (2.9 cable) and 4.1 million viewers on Spike last Wednesday, the largest audience ever for the mixed martial arts program. The 4.1 million viewers tops the program’s previous record high of 2.8 million.
- FOX drew a 1.4 overnight for regional MLB coverage on Saturday, down 26% from a 1.9 on the comparable date last year. With only two telecasts left this season, FOX is on pace for a third-straight season of record low ratings for MLB coverage.
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