Game 4 of Stanley Cup finals earns series’ highest cable television rating since 2002

October 6th, 2009 Favre's matchup with Packers draws record audienceBRISTOL, Conn. — Brett Favre's matchup with his former team has attracted the largest cable television audience ever.

October 1st, 2009 NFL TV ratings off to strong startNEW YORK — Television ratings for NFL games are off to a strong start this season. Fox has posted its highest average rating for the first three weeks since the network started televising the league in 1994.

June 17th, 2009 Nielsen concedes error, reprocessing news ratingsNEW YORK — Nielsen Media Research has conceded making an error and is performing a recount after the company's ratings on Tuesday initially indicated that ABC's "World News" most likely had its smallest audience ever. The dispute with Nielsen was a downer for the network after the entertainment division — keyed by the National Basketball Association finals — won in the prime-time ratings for the first week since September.

June 17th, 2009 ABC News curious about odd news ratingNEW YORK — ABC News has asked Nielsen Media Research to investigate after the company's ratings indicated that "World News" most likely had its smallest audience ever. The news ratings were a downer for the network after the entertainment division won in the prime-time ratings for the first week since last September, keyed by the National Basketball Association finals.

June 16th, 2009 TV ratings for NBA finals down from last yearNEW YORK — Television ratings for the NBA finals are down from last year. The five games on ABC between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic averaged an 8.4 rating.

June 12th, 2009 Rihanna, Chris Brown seen in crowd at NBA Game 4ORLANDO, Fla. — R&B singer Chris Brown and former girlfriend Rihanna were among the celebrities in the crowd at Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Orlando.

June 11th, 2009 TV ratings for Game 6 down slightly from 2008NEW YORK — The Stanley Cup finals are going to a Game 7 for the first time since 2006, giving the series a chance to build on strong television ratings. NBC said Wednesday that the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 6 on Tuesday night earned a 4.1 overnight rating and 7 share.

June 9th, 2009 Steve Nash to report on NBA finals for LettermanNEW YORK — Steve Nash has a new job during his offseason. The two-time NBA MVP will serve as a correspondent for CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" at Game 3 of the NBA finals Tuesday in Orlando, Fla.

June 9th, 2009 TV ratings for Game 2 of NBA finals down slightlyNEW YORK — Television ratings for Game 2 of the NBA finals are down slightly from last year. ABC said Monday that the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-96 overtime win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night earned an 8.2 fast national rating.

June 5th, 2009 Bryant leads Lakers in Game 1 blowoutLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant may as well spend the night at Staples Center. So focused on winning an NBA title, he's not much fun to be around these days.

June 5th, 2009 'Idol' winner Kris Allen to perform at NBA finalsNEW YORK — "American Idol" winner Kris Allen is taking part in a fiercely contested competition watched by millions, but this time, he'll have nothing to do with the outcome. Allen is scheduled to sing the national anthem Sunday before Game 2 of the National Basketball Association finals on ABC.

June 3rd, 2009 Count on captain Lidstrom meeting the mediaPITTSBURGH — You can count on Nicklas Lidstrom meeting the media every day during the Stanley Cup finals. One day after 21-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby took a break from reporters questions, Lidstrom gave his take Tuesday about standing up in front of cameras, tape recorders and notebooks on a regular basis.

June 2nd, 2009 TV ratings for finals off to best start since '02NEW YORK — Television ratings for the Stanley Cup finals are off to their best start since 2002. NBC said Tuesday that Games 1 and 2 averaged a 2.8 rating and 5 share.

May 9th, 2009 Ousted by Yanni, Caps & Pens go back to backPITTSBURGH — Yanni is forcing the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins to play two playoff games in as many nights, and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis doesn't like it. Three events in eight days at Mellon Arena required the NHL to schedule the Capitals and Penguins to play Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series in Pittsburgh on Friday night and Game 5 at the Verizon Center in Washington on Saturday.

May 4th, 2009 Kentucky Derby gets highest TV ratings in 17 yearsNEW YORK — The Kentucky Derby's television ratings are the highest in 17 years. NBC says Saturday's coverage of 50-1 long shot Mine That Bird's win drew a 9.8 national rating and a 23 share.