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Weeeknd ratings.
Overnight ratings for sporting events on broadcast. Football. 14.0/27: NFL on CBS, Bengals/Cowboys (4:15 PM Sunday) 10.2/16: Sunday Night Football on NBC, Steelers/Jaguars (8:30 PM Sunday) 9.9/21: NFL on FOX, regional (1 PM Sunday) 8.9/19: NFL on CBS, regional (1 PM Sunday) 4.8: Saturday Night ...
Weekend ratings predictions.
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com — First, the results of last week's predictions. MLB on TBS, Cubs/Dodgers (Game 3). Prediction: 3.2. Final rating:... 3.2. The final game of the Cubs' season was up 14% in ratings from the Phillies/Rockies game on the comparable night last year. Overall, ... (more) Weekend ratings predictions.
Big ratings for Red River Rivalry.
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com — Despite a Noon ET start time, Saturday's Texas/Oklahoma showdown drew the second largest college football overnight of... the season. The Longhorns' 45-35 victory over the Sooners drew a 6.3 overnight rating on ABC Saturday, marking the second best ... (more) Big ratings for Red River Rivalry.
Three-way tie on Saturday night.
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com — A sports-heavy Saturday night finished in a three way tie. NASCAR on ABC, LSU/Florida on CBS and... Red Sox/Rays on TBS each drew a 3.8 national rating Saturday night, with baseball edging NASCAR for the top spot in total viewers. Game 2 of the Red ... (more) Three-way tie on Saturday night.
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NASCAR ratings down.
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Strong ratings for college football.
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