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South Carolina-Iowa title game shatters women’s college basketball ratings record
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
  • South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.

  • Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.

  • It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.

  • The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
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Memphis Showboats at St. Louis Battlehawks odds, picks and predictions: The Memphis Showboats (1-2) take on the St. Louis Battlehawks (2-1) Saturday at The Dome ...
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Memphis Showboats at St. Louis Battlehawks odds, picks and predictions
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D.C. Defenders at Arlington Renegades odds, picks and predictions: The D.C. Defenders (1-1) Arlington Renegades (0-2) meet Saturday at Choctaw Stadium ...
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D.C. Defenders at Arlington Renegades odds, picks and predictions
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Iowa-LSU Women’s Game Draws 12 Million Viewers—More Than Last Year’s World Series And NBA Finals Averages
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Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record
  • LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.

  • The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.

  • The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.

  • The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.
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Bill Belichick Teaming Up With 'Pat McAfee Show' for 2024 NFL Draft: The ex-Patriots coach lands his first analyst job.
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Bill Belichick Teaming Up With 'Pat McAfee Show' for 2024 NFL Draft
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Fans Loved Dawn Staley’s Sweet Postgame Interview With Aliyah Boston After South Carolina's Final Four Win
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NCAA women’s final seen by an average of 18.7 million people — the most-watched basketball game in 5 years
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Quick Glance: Women's NCAA Title Game Shines with Record Viewership
  • South Carolina’s victory of 87-75 over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship game marks a historic moment. For the first time, the women's game surpassed the men's title game, achieving the second-highest viewership for a non-Olympic women's sporting event on U.S. television.

  • The viewership for the Sunday afternoon game, which awarded the Gamecocks their fourth national title and denied Clark's Hawkeyes their first, peaked at 24.1 million during the final 15 minutes. Nielsen's figures include an estimate of individuals watching outside their homes, a metric not previously accounted for before 2020.

  • The audience for the national title game increased by 90% compared to the previous year when Clark and Iowa faced off against LSU. Moreover, this was the inaugural occurrence since 1995 of the championship being broadcast on network television.

  • During the Final Four, Clark emphasized the positive impact of audience growth on all women's sports, not solely basketball. Fox broadcasted 14 women's games this season, including three in prime time, NBC featured two, and CBS televised the Big Ten tournament championship. ABC presented five regular-season games and nine during the NCAA Tournament.
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Iowa women’s basketball sets another ratings record in Final Four win over UConn: Days after the Iowa Hawkeyes set the all-time ratings record for a women’s ...
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Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions: The Minnesota Timberwolves (55-24) battle the Denver Nuggets (55-24) Wednesday with 1st ...
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Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions
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ESPN Exec Who Pat McAfee Called Out Done With Network After Nearly 40 Years: Norby Williamson, a longtime ESPN executive who was recently called out by Pat ...
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Masters 2024 live updates: Tiger Woods resumes first round; Bryson DeChambeau is atop leaderboard
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Masters 2024 live updates: Tiger Woods resumes first round; Bryson ...
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NIT Final: Indiana State vs. Seton Hall odds, picks and predictions: The Indiana State Sycamores (32-6) and Seton Hall Pirates (24-12) meet Thursday in the NIT ...
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NIT Final: Indiana State vs. Seton Hall odds, picks and predictions
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The four Disney executives who could succeed Bob Iger as CEO in two years: Walt Disney Co. needs to choose a replacement for CEO Bob Iger. The company has four ...
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The four Disney executives who could succeed Bob Iger as CEO in two years
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Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record
  • At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.

  • Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.

  • His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.

  • As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.
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Why ESPN’s women’s basketball studio show squad is entertaining us all: From the honestly to the analysis, the ESPN women’s basketball studio time has been as ...
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Why ESPN’s women’s basketball studio show squad is entertaining us all
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Texas, NC State play women's March Madness game with different 3-point lines in NCAA disaster
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Quick Glance: Incorrect Three-Point Line in NCAA Women's Tournament Games
  • Five NCAA women's basketball tournament games were played with different-length three-point arcs on either side of the court.

  • Coaches were alerted to the discrepancy but chose to start on time and not delay the games.

  • A human error by a contractor in Portland led to the incorrect marking of the three-point arc.

  • The NCAA apologized for the error and vowed to implement additional quality control measures for future tournaments.
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WWE Has Masterfully Handled Rock-Roman Reigns-Cody Rhodes WrestleMania Storyline: WrestleMania 40 takes place this weekend and anticipation couldn’t be higher ...
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'O.J.: Made in America' Review — A Devastating Study of Race & Fame: O.J.: Made in America is a well-researched look at race, fame, murder ...
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
  • O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.

  • Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.

  • Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.

  • Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
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What to know as Kentucky baseball hosts Tennessee with SEC championship in sight: A top-five matchup between Kentucky and Tennessee baseball is set for Kentucky ...
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Iowa-Colorado Leads ESPN To Most-Watched NCAA Women’s Sweet 16 Ever: ESPN scored its most-watched NCAA Women’s Sweet 16 on record this year
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Iowa-Colorado Leads ESPN To Most-Watched NCAA Women’s Sweet 16 Ever
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How Oklahoma State baseball's Zach Ehrhard has Cowboys rolling in Big 12 play: Oklahoma State’s baseball team took advantage of a weeklong homestand with ...
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How Oklahoma State baseball's Zach Ehrhard has Cowboys rolling in Big 12 ...
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ESPN's streaming service is coming to Disney+ in 2025. Here's what we know
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How to watch the 2024 Valero Texas Open: Get the rundown on how to watch the 2024 Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio's Oaks Course. 
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How to watch the 2024 Valero Texas Open
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Miss Terry reveals few of Nick Saban’s Ten Commandments of Retirement: Former Alabama coach got a list from his wife the day after he retired.
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Miss Terry reveals few of Nick Saban’s Ten Commandments of Retirement
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DC Defenders at San Antonio Brahmas odds, picks and predictions: The DC Defenders open the season against the San Antonio Brahmas Sunday at the Alamodome at noon ...
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DC Defenders at San Antonio Brahmas odds, picks and predictions
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Edmonton Oilers at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions: The Edmonton Oilers (42-21-4) kick off a 3-game road trip against the Toronto Maple Leafs ...
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Edmonton Oilers at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions
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Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani interpreter amid theft, sports gambling allegations: The Los Angeles Dodgers have fired Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara ...
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
  • Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.

  • Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.

  • Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.

  • Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
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Starlink mobile plans hit snag as FCC dismisses SpaceX spectrum application: SpaceX application tossed but firm will get another shot in spectrum rulemaking.
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Starlink mobile plans hit snag as FCC dismisses SpaceX spectrum ...
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Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and predictions: The Toronto Maple Leafs (38-19-9) travel to meet the Philadelphia Flyers (34-26-8) at ...
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Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and predictions
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Casagrande: What the new $7.8 billion CFP deal means for you: The College Football Playoff and ESPN announced their new deal running through the 2031-32 season ...
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Casagrande: What the new $7.8 billion CFP deal means for you
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Longtime ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen dies at 72: Longtime ESPN commentator Chris Mortensen has died at age 72, the cable sports channel announced Sunday.
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Longtime ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen dies at 72
Quick Glance: In Mourning: Chris Mortensen, Former ESPN Insider (72)
  • Former insider Chris Mortensen passed away at 72.

  • Mortensen was known for his contributions to Monday Night Countdown, SportsCenter, and NFL draft coverage.

  • Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, including the Dick McCann Award from the Pro Football Writers of America.

  • Mortensen is survived by his spouse Micki and their child Alex.
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The Best Cell Phone Plans: Picking a cell plan can be confusing, but after months of research, we’ve found the best plans for data, coverage, and price.
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Yankees GM Brian Cashman believes it's 'almost inevitable' Juan Soto will become a free agent
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Yankees GM Brian Cashman believes it's 'almost inevitable' ...
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ESPN anchor who co-wrote golf book with Chi Chi Rodriguez is leaving the network: The anchor mentioned potentially returning to any of the places he lived prior ...
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ESPN anchor who co-wrote golf book with Chi Chi Rodriguez is leaving the ...
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Watch Duke’s women’s team in the Sweet 16: Dates, times, channels, how to stream: Duke women’s NCAA tournament schedule: Here’s the date, when the game starts ...
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Watch Duke’s women’s team in the Sweet 16: Dates, times, channels ...
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Take 2 for Tiger/Rory's indoor golf league officially set for January 2025: Officials with tech-infused TGL have new renderings for a steel-supported structure ...
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Take 2 for Tiger/Rory's indoor golf league officially set for January 2025
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Hulu with Live TV adds MLB Network just as baseball season gets underway: MLB Network has been added to Hulu with Live TV’s core channel package ...
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Hulu with Live TV adds MLB Network just as baseball season gets underway
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ESPN, Fox, Warner To Team Up This Fall On Sports Streaming Deal: The plan includes ESPN and other linear sports networks. Separately, ESPN eyes next year for its ...
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ESPN, Fox, Warner To Team Up This Fall On Sports Streaming Deal
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Paramount serves ‘true sports fans,’ CEO says: Paramount CEO Bob Bakish doesn't appear to be threatened by the upcoming sports streaming service led by ...
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Paramount serves ‘true sports fans,’ CEO says
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ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery to launch sports streaming service: The still-to-be-named product, set to launch this year, would offer any sports content ...
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ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery to launch sports streaming service
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Disney posts solid Q1 results thanks to its theme parks and cost cuts: Disney said it lost 1.3 million core subscribers to its Disney+ streaming service during ...
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Quick Glance: Disney Acquires $1.5 Billion Stake in Epic Games for 'Expansive' Fortnite Universe
  • Disney acquires $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games to create an expansive universe within Fortnite.

  • This partnership will feature favorite characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more.

  • The new experience in Unreal Engine will allow players to create their own stories and experiences, express their fandom in a distinctly Disney way, and share content in beloved ways.

  • The project is described as a 'multi-year project' and builds upon the longstanding collaboration between Disney and Epic in Fortnite.
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Chad Powers: Hulu Greenlights Glen Powell Comedy Series: Hulu has officially given a series order to the upcoming college football comedy Chad Powers ...
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Chad Powers: Hulu Greenlights Glen Powell Comedy Series
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YouTube TV surpasses Dish to become the fourth largest pay-TV provider in the US: YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said the next frontier for the video streaming platform ...
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DirecTV customers lose WPXI-TV access amid dispute with Cox Media Group: Dish Network customers have also been unable to watch WPXI programming since November ...
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DirecTV customers lose WPXI-TV access amid dispute with Cox Media Group
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Aaron Rodgers is off ESPN’s ‘Pat McAfee Show’ for the season after ugly remarks about Jimmy Kimmel, conspiracy theories
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Quick Glance: Rodgers Excluded from ESPN's 'Pat McAfee Show'
  • No more appearances by Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee's ESPN show for the remainder of the NFL season.

  • Rodgers made appearances on McAfee's program as late as March during the last two NFL seasons.

  • Rodgers sparked controversy last week with false insinuations about Jimmy Kimmel and spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories.

  • Despite McAfee's quick apology for his involvement, Rodgers did not do the same.
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Pat McAfee. Aaron Rodgers. Culture wars. ESPN. Hypocrisy. Jemele Hill talks it all.
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Pat McAfee. Aaron Rodgers. Culture wars. ESPN. Hypocrisy. Jemele Hill ...
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Belichick to depart New England Patriots after 24 seasons, ESPN reports: The team won six Super Bowl title under head coach Bill Belichick.
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Belichick to depart New England Patriots after 24 seasons, ESPN reports
Quick Glance: Bill Belichick: Exit Confirmed After 24-Year Stint with New England Patriots
  • Belichick has decided to leave following a disappointing season and the last place finish in the AFC East since 2000.

  • Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady won a total of six Super Bowls together from 2001 to 2018.

  • Despite previous success, the Patriots have only made the playoffs once since Brady's departure in 2020.

  • Belichick's Patriots have had a losing record in three of the last four seasons.
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DirecTV, Tegna reach agreement to carry local NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox stations after dispute
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Quick Glance: Cleveland Browns NFL Playoff Game on DirecTV, AT&T U-verse
  • Local DirecTV and AT&T U-verse subscribers can watch the Cleveland Browns play the Houston Texans in the NFL Playoffs on the mentioned services.

  • DirecTV and AT&T U-verse have reached a multi-year distribution agreement with Tegna, the owner of WKYC Channel 3.

  • The agreement ended a nearly two-month blackout and came after an appeal by Senator Sherrod Brown to the chiefs of Tegna and AT&T.

  • The game will also be available on Peacock, NFL+ or in Spanish on Telemundo.