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2016 NBA Finals to Tip Off Exclusively on ABC Today
by TV News Desk - June 02, 2016

The 2016 NBA FINALS - the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James - tip off today, June 2, at 9 p.m. ET exclusively on ABC. Weeknight NBA FINALS broadcasts will begin at 9 p.m. ET, while Sunday broadcasts will start at 8 p.m. Every ...


ABC's THE BACHELORETTE Up Year to Year; Hits Best-Since-Premiere Numbers
by Caryn Robbins - June 10, 2014

ABC delivered a dominant win during the week (w/o 6/2/14), beating its nearest competition by 17% in Total Viewers...


2014 NBA Playoffs Tip Off on ABC & ESPN Today
by TV News Desk - April 19, 2014

The 2014 NBA Playoffs will tip off on ESPN's family of networks beginning this weekend with five Game 1 telecasts....


ESPN to Present Four NBA Conference Semifinals Game 6's
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2015

ESPN will televise four NBA Conference Semifinals Game 6's, with prime-time doubleheaders both tonight, Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15....


ABC & ESPN to Present 2014 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, 5/18
by Danielle DeSisto - May 16, 2014

ABC and ESPN will combine to present the 2014 NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the two-time reigning NBA Champion Miami Heat with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade and the top-seeded Indiana Pacers with Paul George and Roy Hibbert....


Tuesday Night's Warriors v Cavaliers Game is Highest Rated NBA Final Ever on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2015

The 2015 NBA Finals, in which the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-2, is the highest-rated ever on ABC, based on metered market ratings from Nielsen....


Alec Baldwin, Michael Strahan & More Set for ABC's CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016

The primetime summer hit CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD, produced by FremantleMedia North America, returns for a second season on SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network....


Jalen Rose Joins Panel of ABC's TO TELL THE TRUTH
by Tyler Peterson - July 14, 2015

Jalen Rose, “ESPN NBA Countdown” analyst, joins the cast as a celebrity panelist set to appear in each episode.   ...


ABC Airs Second Highest Rated NBA Finals Game 6
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2013

NBA Finals Game 6 on ABC - the Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs to even the series in an overtime thriller - scored a 14.7 overnight rating, according to Nielsen....


ESPN to Air 2013 NBA Draft this Week
by Tyler Peterson - June 24, 2013

ESPN will televise the 2013 NBA Draft presented by State Farm on Thursday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET. It will mark the 11th consecutive year ESPN has televised the Draft and the first time the event has emanated from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Thursday's Draft coverage will begin with the ...


'America's Choice' Voting Now Open for 96th MISS AMERICA COMPETITION on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2016

The Miss America Organization, dick clark productions and ABC announced today that America will once again help choose a contestant in the Top 15 at the “2017 Miss America Competition,” which airs live from Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11...


JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE 'Game Night' Scores Best Numbers in 8-Year History
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2015

ABC won its 3rd week in a row (w/o 6/15/15), leading its closest competition by 22% in Total Viewers (6.0 million vs. 4.9 million – CBS and Fox tied) and by 42% in Adults 18-49 (1.7/7 vs. 1.2/5 – NBC and Fox tied). In fact the Net ranked No. 1 in Adults 18-49 for the 8th time in the past 9 weeks....


ESPN's First NBA Doubleheader Up 72% from 2012
by Tyler Peterson - November 08, 2013

ESPN's first Wednesday NBA doubleheader of the season on Nov. 6 - the Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls to remain undefeated and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks - averaged 2,048,000 viewers (P2+) and was up 72 percent compared to the first Wednesday doubleheader last seas...


Mark Cuban & More Set as Judges for 96th MISS AMERICA Competition on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2016

Mark Cuban, actress Sara Foster (VH1's “Barely Famous”), singer-songwriter Cole Swindell and former Miss America Sharlene Wells Hawkes will serve as celebrity judges for the 2017 MISS AMERICA COMPETITION....


ABC Exclusively Airs Game One of 2015 NBA FINALS Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 04, 2015

The 2015 NBA Finals - the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry versus the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James - will air exclusively on ABC, beginning with Game 1 tonight, June 4, at 9 p.m. ET....


NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC is Most-Watched Regular-Season Game Since 2013
by Caryn Robbins - March 01, 2016

The Feb. 27 edition of NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC presented by La Quinta – the Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-118 in overtime – averaged 5,322,000 viewers (p2+) making it the most-watched NBA regular-season telecast on any network since 2013...


Grammy Winner Missy Elliot Teams with ESPN to Tip Off NBA Season
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2015

Grammy Award-winning artist Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) and ESPN (@ESPNNBA) have teamed up to tip off the 2015-16 NBA season....


ESPN's NBA COUNTDOWN to Show Every 3-Pointer Stephen Curry Has Made This Season
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2016

As ESPN continues to document the Golden State Warriors' historic season, ESPN's NBA Countdown will show every 3-pointer that Stephen Curry has made this season during its Friday, April 1 episode at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and WatchESPN....


ESPN's SPORTS CENTER Presents Special 'The Chase for 72' Today
by TV News Desk - April 15, 2016

SPORTSCENTER examines and compares the historic seasons of the current Golden State Warriors and the record-setting 1995-96 Chicago Bulls in a one-hour special airing today, April 15, at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN....


ABC & ESPN Announce Coverage of 2015 NBA PLAYOFFS
by Caryn Robbins - April 16, 2015

The 2015 NBA Playoffs will tip off on ABC and ESPN with the first five games of the postseason airing on the networks, beginning Saturday, April 18....


Sage Steele to Host ABC's and ESPN's NBA COUNTDOWN
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2013

ESPN today announced it has reached a multi-year extension with versatile on-air personality Sage Steele. Per the agreement, Steele will take on a new role at ESPN, hosting the Friday and Sunday editions of NBA Countdown...


ESPN Announces Expanded Roles for Three Prominent Commentators
by Caryn Robbins - September 08, 2016

ESPN today announced expanded roles for three of its most prominent commentators: Sage Steele, Michelle Beadle and Doris Burke....


ESPN & ABC Announces 2016 - 17 NBC Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2016

The 2016-17 ABC and ESPN NBA telecast schedule will feature 100 regular-season games, more than ever, as ESPN begins its new, multi-year rights agreement with the NBA....


Game 5 of NBA FINALS Garners Strong Ratings for ABC
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2013

NBA Finals Game 5 on ABC – the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat to take a 3-2 series lead – generated a strong 11.4 overnight rating, according to Nielsen...


Music Superstar Ciara Joins Judges Panel for 96th MISS AMERICA COMPETITION
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2016

The Miss America Organization, dick clark productions and ABC announced today that Grammy Award winning entertainer Ciara will join the esteemed panel of judges for the live broadcast of the 96th MISS AMERICA COMPETITION , which airs live from Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 (...






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