So far this season, NBA games on ESPN have averaged a 1.4 U.S. rating and 2.116 million viewers, up 27% in ratings and 20% in viewership from the comparable time period last season (1.1, 1.758M). Last year’s full season-to-date averages…
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2/10 – Ratings Up For Thunder in Oklahoma City
Fox Sports Oklahoma has averaged a 6.0 rating for Oklahoma City Thunder telecasts during the lockout-shortened NBA season, up 82% from last year (3.3). The owners’ five-month lockout of players resulted in the cancellation of games in November and December,…
2/10 – ESPN Films and NBA Entertainment Present “The Announcement” Premiering March 11 on ESPN
When he was on the court, Earvin Johnson captivated fans with his awe-inspiring performances. He was “Magic.” But on November 7, 1991, the eyes of the world turned to The Forum in Inglewood, CA for reasons other than basketball. The…
2/10 – Duke/UNC Ratings Up Big From Last Year
The latest chapter of the Duke/North Carolina rivalry scored a substantial increase in ratings on ESPN last night. Wednesday’s #9 Duke/#5 North Carolina college basketball game earned a 2.2 U.S. rating and 3.121 million viewers on ESPN, up 47% in…
2/10 – Monthly Fee Increase to Hurt Sirius XM Growth
U.S. car sales are improving, but Sirius XM Radio is forecasting more modest subscriber growth this year. The company expects to add 1.3 million new users in 2012, which, if accurate, would be the smallest increase since the recession when…
2/10 – DC Sports TV & Radio Schedule
NBA 7 p.m. Miami at Washington » Comcast SportsNet, WJFK (106.7 FM) 8 p.m. Los Angeles Lakers at New York » ESPN 10:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Utah » ESPN MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. Iona at Loyola (Md.) »…
2/9 – 2013 NHL Winter Classic Features Maple Leafs, Red Wings
If the NHL plays as scheduled next season, the 2013 Winter Classic will take place in the largest venue yet — and for the first time feature a Canadian team. The NHL announced Thursday that the 2013 Winter Classic will…
2/9 – Wechsler Named VP Original Programming, NBC Sports Network
Ron Wechsler has been named Vice President, Original Programming & Development, NBC Sports Network, effective immediately. He is based out of the NBC Sports Group corporate offices at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York, and will report to Jon Miller,…
2/9 – Satellite Radio Audience Grows to 22 Million
Sirius XM added 1.7 million new net subscribers last year to reach a record-high year-end total of 21.9 million. However the company is projecting slower growth this year –1.3 million net subscriber additions. Full year 2011 revenue for the satcaster…
2/9 – DC Sports TV & Radio Schedule
NBA 8 p.m. Los Angeles Lakers at Boston » TNT, WWXT (92.7 FM), WWXX (94.3 FM), WTEM (980 AM) 10:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Sacramento » TNT NHL 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Washington » Comcast SportsNet, WFED (820 AM, 1500…