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The ratings game.
Early in the 2008-09 NBA season, several teams have seen big increases in ratings. In New Orleans, Hornets telecasts are up 163% from a year ago, the highest increase in the league. The Hornets are followed by the Cavaliers, whose telecasts are up 109%, and the surprising Hawks, whose ratings ...
ESPN/ABC Find Their Voice at M.L.S. Cup '08
goal.blogs.nytimes.com — J.P. Dellacamera is back where he has always wanted to be -- as the lead announcer on the soccer telecasts of ESPN/ABC. (more) ESPN/ABC Find Their Voice at M.L.S. Cup '08
NBA versus NHL. Again.
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com — A minor furor has erupted in the blogosphere concerning the attendance of the NBA and NHL, and the relative popularity of both. The SupersonicSoul blog, named after the now defunct NBA team, recently posted a chart depicting the NHL as having higher ... (more) NBA versus NHL. Again.

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Fang's Bites — ... Mike says Golf Channel will air a three part special with Tiger Woods conducting a clinic for a group of amateur players. Elaine Wong of Brandweek says the NFL will kick off online voting this weekend for an ad that will air during the Super Bowl. Puck the Media has another installment in its NHL Tournament of Announcers. The Sports Media Watch has a look at the primetime ratings for Week 11 in the National Football League. And the SMW has some ratings news and notes. The Big Lead talks with ESPN's Outside the Lines ...

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