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The ratings game.
Ratings for the start of the NBA season were solid in the #1 and #3 markets. In New York, the Knicks' opener against the Heat drew a 1.45 rating on MSG Wednesday, up 101% from last year's opening game. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the Bulls' opener against the Bucks on Tuesday drew a 6.7 rating, ...
The Ratings Game
The Ratings Game
seamheads.com — On Wednesday, the Rays and Phillies concluded a tense, fundamentally sound, and ultimately unique World Series, in... which the Phillies returned a championship to a long-suffering sports city. Nobody watched. To be perfectly honest, I didn’t either. I tuned in for snippets of the games. Most of... (more) The Ratings Game
Week 9 - Can't Miss Games
Week 9 - Can't Miss Games
pastthepylon.blogspot.com — Week 9 in the NFL looks to be more competitive as there are only five games with... point spreads greater than 7 points and there are four games featuring match ups against playoff contenders. Here are the four games that are can't miss for NFL fans, along with how they should play out (more) Week 9 - Can't Miss Games
All wet: TV ratings lowest ever for Series Game 5
sports.espn.go.com — Monday's World Series contest received the worst TV ratings for a Game 5 in history.... (more) All wet: TV ratings lowest ever for Series Game 5

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