Golfer Greg Norman ‘nervous’ about debut as TV analyst
Considering all that he has done on the golf course as a player and designer and in his many successful business ventures, Greg Norman might be guilty of a little...
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Cubs’ Jon Lester signing drives big TV ratings
The Jon Lester signing wasn't just good for the Cubs. It also was huge for MLB Network. The dramatic events of Tuesday night pulled in 179,000 viewers to MLB Network's...
Book gifts for sports lovers
There are plenty of good choices for the sports book reader during the holidays. Here are some of the best. Michael Jordan: The Life by Roland Lazenby (Little, Brown, $30)...
‘Road to the Winter Classic’ unvarnished look at Blackhawks and Capitals
The Blackhawks have participated in behind-the-scenes shows before, but not of this magnitude. The upcoming "Road to the Winter Classic" series will feature unprecedented volume in terms of its access...
Bears TV ratings decline, but at least they outdrew ‘Peter Pan Live’
The good news for the Bears is that their local rating for last night's game against Dallas beat the live performance of "Peter Pan" on NBC. The bad news is...
DVR Alert: ‘A Football Life’ featuring Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers
This two-minute preview should put Bears' fans in the mood to watch the "A Football Life" film on Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers tonight at 9 p.m. on NFL Network....
Football book editor resurrects Chicago sports memories
John Schulian got a chance to reconnect with Chicago while selecting stories on the Bears as editor for the new book, "Football: Great Writing about the National Sport." When Schulian...
Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers linked again in NFL documentary and book
With yet another season slipping away, Bears fans probably could use a dose of Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers. It is available in multiple forms. At 9 p.m. Friday, the...
Blazing start for Bulls’ TV ratings
Despite Derrick Rose's uncertain status from game-to-game, the Bulls still sparkled on the ratings front in November.The Bulls averaged a 4.78 rating for games on Comcast SportsNet during the opening...
Notre Dame TV ratings nose-dive in blowout loss at USC
How much of a difference does two years make? Plenty when it comes to TV ratings for Notre Dame football.Two years ago, ABC pulled a massive 10 overnight rating for...