75 of 100 most-watched 2024 primetime telecasts were sports, 45 were NFL games
All five World Series games made the list a year after none of them did.
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Suemay Oram on capturing Olympic dreams coming true for ‘SPRINT’
Netflix's SPRINT Part 2 debuts on Nov. 13
Fox graphic mistakes USWNT member Mallory Swanson with teammate
"This is the portion of the program where we off a mea culpa."
Doug Gottlieb’s criticism of Steph Curry immediately backfires
"If I’m an opponent in a recruiting battle against Wisconsin Green Bay I’m sending this tweet to the recruit."
How NBC found the golden touch for the 2024 Paris Olympics
NBC’s 10 best 2024 Paris Olympics personalities
Kevin Durant draws attention for ‘GOAT behavior’ at 5 a.m. on X
"Give him an extra gold medal, from the Internet."
Simone Biles’ media complaint earns hilarious fan feedback
"You guys really gotta stop asking athletes what’s next after they win a medal at the Olympics."
Boston Globe issues correction, apology for ‘transgender boxer’ headline
"The editing lapse is regretful and unacceptable"
Announcers go wild as French athlete wins judo gold
The French announcers' excitement as Riner won gold epitomizes the type of raw emotion that makes the Olympics must-see TV.
NBC’s off-center graphics irritate Paris Olympics viewers
"The names aren't centered in the boxes. It's making me feel crazy."
Noah Eagle: Calling Olympics basketball ‘a dream come true’
"It’s quite surreal. I never anticipated my career going this way."
Team USA women’s gymnastics gold medal triumph scores 12.7 million viewers
NBC is off to a huge start with its ratings for the Paris Olympics.
Simone Biles reveals Team USA gymnastics nickname: F.A.A.F.O.
"I'm not going to say it."
Reporter identifies Serena Williams’ husband as ‘umbrella carrier’
“Those are the levels you aspire to. To have an actual umbrella holder behind you."
‘Star Tribune’ sent no reporters to Paris to cover Minnesota’s Olympians
"I am heartbroken @StarTribune decided not to send anyone to cover the Paris Olympics"
German Olympic surfer flashes full moon after losing shorts
"Germany not faring well in the first heat today."
Fans already love Noah Eagle-Dwyane Wade broadcast combo at the Olympics
Noah Eagle and Dwyane Wade debuted to rave reviews at the Olympics on Saturday, perhaps providing a preview of the NBA on NBC in 2025.
Paris Olympics rain hampers sports media and NBC coverage
"I think the rain is giving the NBC folks fits. Only so much you can do with camera lenses and that much water."
Paris Olympics opening sparks political drama
"It makes me nervous when Mike Tirico threatens to talk about geopolitics."
Bill Simmons is still pushing for Jayson Tatum over LeBron James on Team USA
"Are we sure we should be marginalizing Tatum like this?"
Celine Dion reportedly performing at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
This would be Dion's first public performance since her diagnosis with a rare autoimmune neurological disorder in late 2022.
David Dennis Jr. offers sharp criticism for Caitlin Clark on ‘Around the Horn’
"For Caitlin Clark, this is a missed opportunity."
An AI recreation of Al Michaels’ voice will be part of Peacock’s Olympics coverage
An AI-generated version of Al Michaels will voice custom recaps for Peacock users.
Michael Phelps joining NBC’s Olympics coverage for second straight Summer Games
NBC has added a true icon to its broadcaster lineup.