Friday (1/5) sports ratings: Pro, college, hoops rule night
Friday belonged to pro and college basketball as the NBA and NCAA delivered the top sports audiences of the day.
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Friday belonged to pro and college basketball as the NBA and NCAA delivered the top sports audiences of the day.
ESPN does not appear poised to punish host Pat McAfee for his on-air accusations against executive Norby Williamson.
The NBA and NHL delivered strong numbers on Thursday, January 4.
The first of five-straight split NBA doubleheaders on ABC and ESPN was a mixed bag in the ratings.
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The end of the holidays marked the end of blockbuster sports viewership for the time being.
The College Football Playoff semifinals dominated New Year's Day, as one would expect.
The NCAA is standing pat with media rights for the majority of its championship events, including women's basketball.
A special Saturday edition of Monday Night Football dominated the sports ratings charts for Saturday, December 30.
The Cotton Bowl cruised to the largest sports audience of Friday, December 29.
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