ESPN reportedly reaches buyout with Michael Smith
Michael Smith is finally leaving ESPN.
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Michael Smith is finally leaving ESPN.
For the first time all season, ratings dropped for the NFL on FOX.
NL Wild Card ratings sank double-digits from last year.
As will surprise no one, a matchup of 0-3 teams hit a ratings low on ESPN.
Ernie Johnson is returning to MLB Postseason play-by-play.
Thursday Night Football opened the broadcast portion of its schedule with a four-year high.
The season's first Thursday Night Football simulcast hit a four-year high in the overnights.
FOX "Big Noon Saturday" scored its largest audience yet.
With the Bears opening up a 28-0 lead before halftime, Monday Night Football struggled in the ratings.
Thursday Night Football ratings were middling in Week 3.
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