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Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes to the basket during the game against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during Round 2 Game 7 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2024

Weekly Cable Ratings: TNT Secures Fourth Straight Primetime Win

By R. Thomas Umstead published

ESPN finishes second in primetime on strength of NBA, NHL playoffs coverage

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Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever heads for the net as DiJonai Carrington #21 of the Connecticut Sun defends in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 14, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Debut Draws Record Cable Rating

By R. Thomas Umstead published

ESPN2 telecast of Indiana-Connecticut game draws 2.1 million viewers

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Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 14, 2024

NBA Playoffs Will Offer Viewers Something Familiar, Something New

By R. Thomas Umstead published

ESPN, TNT Sports hope mix of fresh teams, players and postseason stalwarts will drive ratings

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Celtics vs Heat in Game 7 of 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals

Weekly Cable Ratings: Celtics-Heat Game 7 Clinches Primetime Win for TNT

By R. Thomas Umstead published

Series decider draws 11.9 million viewers as Fox News’s total-day streak hits 22 weeks

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Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers makes a save against Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at T-Mobile Arena on January 12, 2023

TNT Hopes Its First Stanley Cup Finals Will Maintain Hockey’s Ratings Momentum

By R. Thomas Umstead published

WBD Sports content chief Craig Barry confident fans will tune into TNT, TBS, truTV game simulcasts in big numbers

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Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat goes to the basket during Game 6 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics on May 27, 2023

Weekly Cable Ratings: TNT Ends NBA, NHL Playoffs Coverage on Ratings High Note

By R. Thomas Umstead published

Fox News Channel rolls to 21st straight win in total day

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Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat moves the ball during Game 6 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semi-Finals on May 12, 2023 .

Weekly Cable Ratings: Live Sports Keep TNT, ESPN At the Top of Primetime Chart

By R. Thomas Umstead published

Fox News leads total-day chart for 18th straight week

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D.C. Defenders running back Abram Smith #4, dives for a 2nd half 1st down during the DC Defenders defeat of the Arlington Renegades 28-26 in XFL football on April 16, 2023

XFL Championship, NBA Playoffs: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (May 13-14)

By R. Thomas Umstead published

A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services

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Stephen Curry and LeBron James in Game 1 of 2023 NBA Western Conference Semifinal

Star Power Drives TNT’s NHL, NBA Playoff Ratings Push, Says WBD’s Craig Barry (Q&A)

By R. Thomas Umstead published

Matchups involving popular teams provide an on-ramp for the casual fan, sports unit’s chief content officer says

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Boston Celtics SF Jayson Tatum attempts to block the shot of Atlanta Hawks PG Trae Young in the second quarter. The Celtics beat the Hawks, 129-121, in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference First Round Series.

Weekly Cable Ratings: TNT Rolls Past Fox News in Primetime

By R. Thomas Umstead published

Cable news net extends its total-day winning streak

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