Television ratings
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) leaps over New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Sports on TV joins turkey, parade as holiday traditions

By David Bauder Nov. 30, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys tight end Peyton Hendershot (89) celebrates with Dalton Schultz (86), Sean McKeon (84) and Jake Ferguson (87) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Giants-Cowboys sets NFL regular-season record for viewers

Nov. 25, 2022 08:00 PM EST

FILE - David Neal, executive producer of Fox's FIFA World Cup soccer coverage from Qatar, mingles during a preview event Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in New York. Fox Sports executive producer David Neal first heard in 2015 that the World Cup was moving to near the holiday season and he thought it would be the biggest lump of coal for the network and soccer supporters. But Neal and others have discovered that the world’s biggest soccer tournament could be the ultimate gift for Fox, Telemundo and sports fans. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Fox, Telemundo see advantages to late fall World Cup

By Joe Reedy Nov. 16, 2022 04:17 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs with the ball past Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98), safety Andrew Adams (47) and linebacker David Long Jr. (51) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
World Series, football dominate week's TV ratings

Nov. 08, 2022 05:14 PM EST

World Series draws more viewers than Thursday night NFL game

Nov. 04, 2022 09:46 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a rare Thursday night when a World Series game and an NFL game went head-to-head, not only nationally but in Philadelphia and Houston, it was...

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) celebrates with safety Adrian Amos (31) after intercepting a ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Football, World Series most popular on television

Nov. 01, 2022 07:12 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) tries to pull in an incomplete pass in the endzone during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Nielsen, Amazon Prime spar over who really watches football

By David Bauder Oct. 25, 2022 04:46 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Miles Sanders runs with the ball past Dallas Cowboys' Jourdan Lewis during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Sunday night NFL tilt leads in week's television ratings

Oct. 18, 2022 07:05 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens' Patrick Queen, top, is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon, bottom, after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Football, dramas lead Nielsen's weekly top 20 list

Oct. 11, 2022 07:20 PM EDT

A residence sits partially submerged in water after Hurricane Ian leaves behind widespread damage across Pine Island, Fla., on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. (Scott Clause/The News-Press via AP)
Viewers head to Weather Channel for Hurricane Ian coverage

By David Bauder Oct. 04, 2022 06:30 PM EDT

FILE - Robert "Bojo" Ackah, center, and Fik-Shun, left, perform during the announcement of the first Thursday Night Football on Prime Video matchup featuring the San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs at the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. The Thursday night, Sept. 15 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs kicks off Amazon Prime Video's 11-year agreement with the NFL to carry “Thursday Night Football". (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)
Prime Video averages 15.3M viewers in its NFL season opener

By Joe Reedy Sep. 22, 2022 12:51 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with Chicago Bears wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (19) after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 27-10. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Sunday, Monday football games fight for ratings supremacy

Sep. 20, 2022 04:34 PM EDT

A view of the New York skyline with a tribute to Sept. 11, is shown on the large video screen during the playing of the national anthem before the first half of a NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
More than 121 million watched NFL games on opening weekend

Sep. 14, 2022 05:58 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) gives chase as Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs the ball for a long gain in the second half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Football's return dominates Nielsen television ratings

Sep. 13, 2022 06:50 PM EDT

FILE - Robert "Bojo" Ackah, center, and Fik-Shun, left, perform during the announcement of the first Thursday Night Football on Prime Video matchup featuring the San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs at the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. The Thursday night, Sept. 15 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs kicks off Amazon Prime Video's 11-year agreement with the NFL to carry “Thursday Night Football". (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)
'Thursday Night Football': Where to find Prime Video games

By Joe Reedy Sep. 13, 2022 04:37 PM EDT

American League's Giancarlo Stanton, of the New York Yankees, poses with the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player trophy following the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. The American League won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
MLB All-Star Game wins night but draws record low ratings

Jul. 20, 2022 06:40 PM EDT

FILE - Former Dallas Cowboys standout and longtime NFL on FOX game analyst Daryl Johnston stands on the field prior to an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins, on Dec. 30, 2018, in Landover, Md. Johnson is executive vice president of football operations of the USFL. As the league prepares for Sunday night’s championship game between the Birmingham Stallions and Philadelphia Stars at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, where it goes from here is the bigger question.(AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Despite title game, USFL already focusing on next season

By Joe Reedy Jul. 01, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

SoFi Stadium during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
NFL, Nielsen survey finds two-thirds of U.S. saw Super Bowl

Mar. 01, 2022 09:01 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller holds up the Lombardi Trophy after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Nielsen company's list of top 20 prime-time programs

Feb. 15, 2022 05:12 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrates after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Super Bowl has 101 million TV viewers, up from 2021

By David Bauder Feb. 15, 2022 11:12 AM EST