Quote of the Day
"I'm disappointed in everything, I'm unhappy at everybody."
-- Giants President & CEO John Mara, on the team's 8-8 season (N.Y. POST, 1/5).
Top Stories
"MNF" Dominates List Of Most-Viewed Cable Telecasts If anyone needed further proof of the appeal and popularity of televised sports, especially the NFL, take a look at our Back of the Book. In closing the loop on '09, an examination of Nielsen data shows that sports programming accounted for 19 of the top 25 most-viewed telecasts on cable TV over the last year. As is the norm, the NFL was dominant -- the 16 "MNF" telecasts on ESPN that fell into the measured time period all ranked in the top 25, and represented nine of the top 10 cable broadcasts. Meanwhile, sports nets continued to have a good story to tell, with most seeing increases in total day and primetime viewership. ESPN and ESPN2 both had their most-viewed year ever for total-day and primetime, while Speed, Versus, NFL Network and Golf Channel all saw gains.
Easy As One, Two, 3D
ESPN plans to launch industry's first 3D network with June 11 broadcast of World Cup opener.
So We Meet Again
NFL, union meet again to discuss CBA situation as more details of negotiations become known.
Still In The Game
EA throws support behind Tiger, will continue with plans to launch online golf title.
Bronco Busters
Fox draws 8.6 overnight rating for Boise State's tight Fiesta Bowl win over TCU.
Home Delivery
Dave Brandon agrees to succeed Bill Martin as Univ. of Michigan AD in September.
You Wanted The Best....
Dr Pepper making debut appearance in Super Bowl with ad featuring members of KISS.
NFC Eastern Promises
Mara calls for changes after Giants' disappointing finish; Redskins still eyeing Shanahan.
Turf Wars
Belichick intimates Texans' field partly responsible for Welker injury; Shrine Game organizers concerned Citrus Bowl will not be ready.
