Quote of the Day
"I’ve been hoping Converse would come through with a shoe deal, but they haven’t, so I just kind of wear whatever. I’ve been wearing Converse and throwing in some New Balance, but they did not come through for me tonight.”-- Spurs F Matt Bonner, on his New Balance shoe falling apart during Saturday’s game against the Grizzlies (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 12/19).
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NFL Broadcast Partners Score Big Overnight Gains In Week 15
NFL game overnight Nielsen ratings were up big in Week 15, with each Sunday broadcast partner seeing a double-digit percentage jump from the same window in Week 15 last year. CBS' national window featuring Jets-Steelers led all broadcasts with a 16.8 overnight, up 11.3% from Week 15 last year, when Fox had the national window. CBS also saw a 25.9% increase for its regional coverage. NBC earned a 15.2 overnight for its Packers-Patriots "SNF" telecast last night, up 26.7% from Vikings-Panthers in Week 15 last year. The game peaked at a 16.4 rating from 11:00-11:30pm ET, when the Packers were driving down the field late in the fourth quarter. "SNF" was the top Sunday night telecast for the 15th straight week, giving NBC a win last night amo ...
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Credit Is Due
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Wired For Sound
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Foot Loose
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The '10 Spot
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