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fangsbites.com - 5/4/2009

Ratings News

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Two ratings-centric press releases for you. First from NBC which says it had giant ratings for the Run For the Roses on Saturday. BEST KENTUCKY DERBY RATING IN 17 YEARS NEW YORK - May 4, 2009 - NBC Sports' coverage of Saturday's Kentucky Derby earned the highest overnight rating for the ...

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thehockeyprogram.net - 5/3/2009

Videos Before Bedtime!!

— thehockeyprogram.net — Time to release the videos before we hit up the old bed and go to sleep....release the... hounds err vids of enjoyment! Now I promise this time we will not forget the gravy or the beer!! CBC Vs. NBC Part 1 DCSportsfan breaks down Game 1.... Pens perspective on Game 1 The ... (more) Videos Before Bedtime!!

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sports.yahoo.com - 5/4/2009

Ovechkin/Crosby boosts NBC ratings 40 percent from last year

— sports.yahoo.com — Steve Lepore of Puck the Media relays information that should have Mr. Bettman grinning today, as the... Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins delivered a solid audience on NBC: According to NBC Sports spokesman Brian Walker, NBC's telecast of ... (more) Ovechkin/Crosby boosts NBC ratings 40 percent from last year

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bizofhockey.com - 5/2/2009

NHL Boasts Key Gains Following Regular Season, Despite Economy

— bizofhockey.com — The Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Quarter-Finals have concluded, and the National Hockey League reports that virtually all... key business metrics have continued their strong momentum from the regular season, in spite of challenging economic conditions. During the regular season, the NHL ... (more) NHL Boasts Key Gains Following Regular Season, Despite ...

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Ratings up for Kentucky Derby.
Sports Media Watch — Horse racing's Triple Crown got off to a strong start on NBC. The race portion of the Kentucky Derby drew a 10.2/22 overnight rating on NBC Saturday evening, a 7% rise from last year's 9.5/21, and the highest overnight rating for the Kentucky Derby since 1992. This marks the fourth time since taking over rights to the Kentucky Derby in '01 that NBC has drawn the highest rating for the event since '92. The 10.2 overnight rating ties the lowest overnight rating of last year's NBA Finals, surpasses the overnights for two of last year's World Series games, and easily surpasses the ...