The WNBA Finals got off to the same start as in previous years. In other news, NASCAR’s Xfinity Series had a big drop at Dover, and the Breeders Cup Challenge stumbled on NBC.
Overnights Flat For Start of WNBA Finals
- Game 1 of the Fever/Lynx WNBA Finals drew a 0.4 overnight rating on ABC Sunday afternoon, even with Sky/Mercury last year and Dream/Lynx on ESPN in 2013. The 0.4 also matches Game 1 of the same series in 2012, which aired on ESPN2. (via Sports Business Daily)
Big Drop For NASCAR Xfinity From Dover
- NASCAR Xfinity Series racing from Dover scored a 0.6 overnight rating on NBCSN Saturday evening, down 50% from last year (1.2) and down 46% from 2013 (1.1), when coverage aired on ESPN after college football. The telecast is tied as the lowest rated of the season in the metered markets, matching three other races. (via ShowBuzz Daily)
Breeders Cup From Keeneland Down Slightly on NBC
- NBC drew a 0.5 overnight rating for coverage of the Breeders Cup Challenge from Keeneland (KY) Sunday afternoon, down 38% from last year (0.8). Of the four Breeders Cup events that aired on NBC both this year and last, it was the first to have a decline. Additional coverage from the track drew a 0.7 on Saturday; there was no comparable window last year. (via Sports Business Daily)
UPDATE 10/9: Original version of post had erroneous year-over-year comparisons for the Breeders Cup Challenge telecasts.
