Television ratings for NFL games off to strong start this seasonOctober 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.
Nielsen: Total TV households in US up to nearly 115 million at start of new seasonAugust 29th, 2009 Nielsen: Total TV households in US up to 114.9MNEW YORK — The Nielsen Media Research company estimates the number of television households in the United States is up to 114.9 million as the new TV season begins. Nielsen compiles TV ratings.
Nielsen concedes error about 'World News' having its smallest audience ever, redoing ratingsJune 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.
ABC News asks Nielsen about curious news ratingsJune 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.
Television ratings for NBA finals down close to 10 percent from last yearJune 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.
Rihanna, Chris Brown both seen at Game 4 of NBA Finals; Hulk Hogan and Tiger Woods meet beforeJune 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.
Baseball's local television ratings hold steady as attendance declines in rough economyJune 11th, 2009 MLB TV ratings hold steady as attendance declinesNEW YORK — One bright side to all those empty seats behind home plate visible on television at the new Yankee Stadium: At least there are plenty of people seeing them from home. Viewership for the Yankees' YES Network is off to a record start.
Unusual sight for TV ratings top 10 _ a news documentary, 2 of them featuring ObamaJune 10th, 2009 NBC's Obama documentary a TV ratings winnerNEW YORK — NBC News' two-night peek at the inner workings of the Obama White House made for an unusual sight in the TV ratings — a news documentary among the nation's 10 most popular programs. On the down side for TV news, CBS' evening newscast with Katie Couric hit a historic low point last week, Nielsen Media Research said.
Nash to serve as correspondent for 'Late Show with David Letterman' at Game 3 of NBA finalsJune 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.
Game 4 of Stanley Cup finals earns series' highest cable television rating since 2002June 9th, 2009 Game 4 earns highest cable TV rating since 2002NEW YORK — Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals has earned the series' highest cable television rating since 2002. The Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Versus on Thursday night drew a 2.8 rating and averaged 3.45 million viewers.
Television ratings for Game 2 of NBA finals down slightly from last seasonJune 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.
'Idol' winner Kris Allen to perform the national anthem at Sunday's Game 2 of NBA finalsJune 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.
TV viewership is up for NBA playoffs; big increases for conference finalsJune 2nd, 2009 TV viewership is up for NBA playoffsNEW YORK — TV viewership is way up for the NBA playoffs. Ratings for the Western Conference finals on ESPN increased 32 percent from the network's conference finals coverage last year.
Television ratings for Stanley Cup finals off to best start since 2002June 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.
Yikes! Yanni forces Capitals, Penguins to play on Friday, SaturdayMay 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.
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