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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

What Do Ratings Say About Pat McAfee and His Claims of Sabotage By ESPN?

While Monday on ESPN is the show's most-watched of the week, it is double-digit percentages down from the early afternoon SportsCenter of last year.

Nielsen Abandons Plan to Use Amazon Data to Measure Thursday Night Football

"Nielsen first announced its plan to supplement its measurement of live, streaming programs with data from the streamers last month."

ESPY Awards Audience Hits Non-Covid Year Low

“Wednesday’s ESPY broadcast averaged a 1.4 rating according to Sports Media Watch.”

Buck Reising: NBA Won’t Help Ratings With In-Season Tournament During NFL Season

"December and January in the NFL are the most important months of the season."

Trump Town Hall Delivered CNN’s Biggest Audience Since March 2022

"It was CNN's most-watched telecast in total viewers since President Biden's State of the Union address on Mar. 1, 2022."

Kentucky Derby Most Watched Sporting Event Since Super Bowl

"While these ratings may have been among the best compared to other television programs, it is a disappointing figure when compared to previous iterations of the Kentucky Derby."

Nielsen Gets Accreditation Back For National TV Ratings

"The work is not yet done for Nielsen. The company did not get accreditation reinstated for its local television ratings, which are also suspended."

3 of 4 NBA Play-In Games See Ratings Go Up

"The play-in tournament concludes on Friday with Bulls/Heat in the early game on TNT and Thunder/Timberwolves at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN."

Richard Deitsch: NCAA Championship Ratings ‘Should Not be a Surprise’

"What makes the opening rounds great is when Cinderella advances. But at a certain point in the tournament, when it comes to historical television viewership, you want teams that are proven TV draws."

2023 NBA All-Star Game Hits Record Low Ratings

"It is down 27% from last year. It is also significantly lower than 2021, which saw the smallest audience ever to that point, with an average of under 6 million tuning in."

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."