Christmas (12/25) sports ratings: NFL hits high, NBA hits low
The NFL dominated in the ratings on Christmas Day, while the NBA took a considerable hit from the competition.
The NFL dominated in the ratings on Christmas Day, while the NBA took a considerable hit from the competition.
With Christmas Eve falling on a Sunday, the NFL was especially dominant on a day otherwise light on live sports.
As it usually does, the NFL topped the sports ratings charts for Saturday, December 23.
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