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ESPN’s Steelers-Giants 'Monday Night Football' Telecast Tackles 10.7 Million Viewers

thomas.umstead@futurenet.com (R. Thomas Umstead) — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:14:44 +0000

ESPN’s Pittsburgh Steelers-New York Giants Monday Night Football telecast drew 10.7 million viewers, falling short of last year’s MNF opening game numbers, according to Nielsen.

Audience numbers for the game, won by the Steelers 26-16, were down from the 13.1 million viewers that tuned into the Sept. 10, 2019 New Orleans Saints-Houston Texans MNF opener, according to Nielsen. The Steelers-Giants game finished as the third most watched sports event on cable in 2020 -- behind ESPN’s Jan. 13 LSU-Clemson College Football Playoff National Championship Game, and its Jan. 1 Oregon-Wisconsin Rose Bowl Game telecast.

The game also fell short of Fox News’ Feb. 4 live telecast of the State of the Union address, which drew 11 million viewers, said Nielsen.

The second game of ESPN’s MNF doubleheader telecast between the Tennessee Titans and the Denver Broncos drew 7.6 million viewers, according to Nielsen.

KSL, DirecTV Reach Retrans Pact

Mike Farrell — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 14:00:00 +0000

Just in time for the NFL's opening weekend, DirecTV and Salt Lake City NBC affiliate KSL-TV have reached an agreement in principle on a new retransmission consent agreement.

KSL, owned by Bonneville International, a unit of the Mormon Church, went dark to DirecTV customers on Aug. 21 after three extensions to a deal that officially expired on June 30.

The renewal comes just in time for NBC Sunday Night Football, pitting the Dallas Cowboys against the New York Giants at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

In a statement on its website on Sept. 12, KSL said a deal had been reached.

“KSL received communication from DirecTV Saturday that they have agreed to fairly compensate KSL for its valuable content” KSL vice president/general manager Tanya Vea said in a statement. “Thank you to our viewers for your patience. KSL is now back on DirecTV.”

Victor Cruz Foundation Announces Fair to Benefit Stem Education

Jaclyn Tuman — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 18:45:00 +0000

The Vicor Cruz Foundation announced a festive way to incorporate sports and science education for STEM programming, with plans to turn Pier 36 in NYC into HalloweenLand on October 25.

The event is presented by Time Warner Cable and Chase, among other partners, and all ticket sales will benefit afterschool science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming for two Boys and Girls Clubs of America in the tri-state area.

“I’ve been actively involved in promoting the importance of STEM education for the future of our nation and our children, as an ambassador for Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds initiative and through my own foundation,” said Victor Cruz. “I’m super excited to be able to bring this event to life. With the support of some of my fellow teammates, friends, family, fans, our generous corporate sponsors and all HalloweenLand supporters, we will be able to help create and enhance hands-on STEM programming at two local Boys and Girls Clubs, including my childhood club in Paterson.”

Victor Cruz joined Time Warner Cable's Connect a Million Minds (CAMM) program in order to showcase the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) STEM program for these clubs all over the country, where students are exposed to the science every day. Additional STEM programming will be brought to local clubs through the even proceeds.

Guests at the event will be able to practice with Victor Cruz, along with teammates Mark Herzlich and Julian Talley. NY Knick, J.R. Smith will also be there to shoot hoops with those who show their support.

Tickets are available for purchase online, ranging from $90 to $400.

Other activities include:

-Chase Mission Main Street Grantee- Curious Jane mini-camp for arts and crafts

-NY Ranger hockey stations where guests can test their skills

-FOX Sports 1 Sports Simulator Explore sneaker design

-Halloween-themed movie makeup, pumpkin painting and children’s costume contest

-EA’s gaming stations and more

Special Guests:

-New York Giants and Rangers Legends

-New York Knicks Legend Anthony Mason

-Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

MNF: Doubleheader Kicks Off Season with 12.6M Viewers

Mike Reynolds — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 22:30:00 +0000

ESPN kicked off its 2014 Monday Night Football slate by averaging 12.6 million viewers for its opening night doubleheader.

The worldwide leader scored with 13.7 million viewers with its Detroit-New York Giants opener, according to Nielsen data. The Sept. 8 telecast – the Lions devoured the Gmen 35-14 – was down 17% from its first game of the 2013 MNF schedule, when 16.5 million saw Chip Kelly lead the Philadelphia Eagles past NFC East rivals, the Washington Redskins, by a 33-27 count, in his coaching debut.

That record audience for a MNF opener, combined with 10.9 million for Houston-San Diego in the nightcap, to give ESPN an average audience of 13.7 million, the top performance since it began airing the doubleheader format in 2006, when it acquired the franchise from ABC.

Last night’s second game – an 18-17 win by the Arizona Cardinals over the Chargers – averaged 11.5 million viewers, up 5.5% from 10.9 million a year ago.

The doubleheader averaged 12.6 million, down 8% from the 2013 twinbill.

The MNF games finished as the two highest-rated telecasts of the night on any network, averaging a 7.8 U.S. rating. During the traditional MNF timeslot -- 8:15-11:30 p.m. -- ESPN averaged a 9.6 rating and 15.5 million watchers. The performances gave ESPN the win for the night among all networks – broadcast or cable – in households, viewers and all key male and adult demos. The MNF games ranked as the No. 1 and No. 2 telecasts of the night across cable and broadcast in those same categories.

On Sept. 15, ESPN’s MNF returns with Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts hosting LeSean McCoy and the Eagles. The MNF telecast will begin at its new earlier time – 8:15 p.m. (ET), with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m.