Bowl Season Continues to Underwhelm in Ratings
The latest college bowl numbers, headlined by the Pinstripe Bowl.
The latest college bowl numbers, headlined by the Pinstripe Bowl.
NFL Network scored its largest Saturday audience in nine years thanks to Ravens-Chargers.
College football bowl ratings continue to trend downward.
NBA Christmas Day ratings hit a multi-year high on ESPN/ABC
Sunday Night Football ratings hit a four-year Week 16 high.
Though short of a season-high, last weekend's Steelers-Saints nailbiter still delivered for CBS.
The NBA limped into the Christmas holiday with yet more declines last Friday.
Monday Night Football hit a record-low in Week 16, but finished the season at a three-year high.
Adding the Lakers to the LeBron James-Golden State rivalry had impact one would expect.
NFL ratings hit multiple multi-year highs in the metered markets.

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