- The Ratings Game: Blackhawks games averaged a 2.4 rating on CSN Chicago during the 2009-10 season, up 94% from last year (1.3), and up a whopping 287% from two years ago (0.6). The Blackhawks set a ratings record on six separate occasions this season, and 33 games drew a higher rating than last year’s season-high of 2.1. (Comcast)
- Idle Note: TNT Overtime on NBA.com will provide live, steaming companion coverage of up to 18 NBA Playoff games (three in the first round, eight in the second, and the entire West Finals). NBA.com expects to finish the 2009-10 season with 1 billion videos streamed worldwide, a record for the site. (Turner Sports)
- Big Name: NBA TV analyst Kevin McHale will work alongside a yet-to-be-named play-by-play announcer during the NBA Playoffs on TNT. McHale worked a handful of games on TNT during the regular season, usually paired with Kevin Harlan. (Turner Sports)
On the Air: Do altcasts like the ManningCast still matter?
On the latest "On the Air," Armand Broady examines whether altcasts like the Manningcast are still worth the effort.
