Weak start to USFL as league, XFL, cannibalize each other
As expected, the USFL and XFL split the already-limited spring football audience in their first head-to-head.
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As expected, the USFL and XFL split the already-limited spring football audience in their first head-to-head.
The Sacramento Kings' first playoff game in 16 years hit an opening day playoff high.
Much has been written about the NBA ratings the past few years, but where does the league truly stand?
Now in its third year, the NBA Play-in Tournament continues to justify its existence in the ratings.
Viewership dipped for the NBA regular season.
Both pro and college hockey scored viewership highs on the ESPN family of networks Saturday night.
The Masters got off to a slower start than last year, but its second-best start in the past five.
FOX scored its largest afternoon MLB audience in a decade.
The Women's Final Four delivered record viewership and massive gains for ESPN Friday night.
MLB Opening Night viewership increased on ESPN.

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