- The Ratings Game: Phillies games averaged a 6.5 rating on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia in April, up 30% from the comparable point last year (5.0). Meanwhile, games on The Comcast Network are averaging a 6.7, up 97%. (Comcast)
- Big Name: FOX NFL Sunday host and “long-time aficionado of international soccer” Curt Menefee will host coverage of the UEFA Champions League Final on FOX May 22. Menefee will be joined by Bruce Arena and former ESPN/ABC soccer analyst Eric Wynalda. (Fang’s Bites)
- Idle Note: ESPN will air the first meeting between Duke and Butler since the National Championship Game. The game will air on December 4 at 3:30 PM from New Jersey’s Izod Center. (ESPN)
U.S. Open viewership benefits from Americans’ runs
A near miss for the American men produced a strong finish for the U.S. Open. The U.S. Open tennis...
