New Year’s Day (1/1) sports ratings: CFP, Winter Classic and more
The College Football Playoff semifinals dominated New Year's Day, as one would expect.
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The College Football Playoff semifinals dominated New Year's Day, as one would expect.
The NFL dominated in the ratings on Christmas Day, while the NBA took a considerable hit from the competition.
Stronger NFL competition and fewer ABC games combined to sack NBA Christmas viewership for a loss.
A pair of dramatic NBA games topped the sports viewership charts for Tuesday, December 19.
The first ever Monday Night Football flex worked out perfectly for ESPN/ABC.
Thursday Night Football hit a season-low, while the NCAA women's volleyball semifinals set new viewership highs, on Thursday, December 14.
The NHL was the most-watched live sporting event on a quiet December Wednesday.
A TNT NBA doubleheader topped the sports viewership charts for Tuesday, December 12.
A big finish for the In-Season Tournament.
A ratings-focused preview of Saturday's Pacers-Lakers NBA In-Season Tournament final.
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