11.   Bettman said the weak television ratings have been skewed by poor numbers in New York, Los Angeles and other major centers.

12.   Both fear that odd starting times could affect television ratings and cause a decrease in revenue.

13.   Boasting way-larger-than-life stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bill Goldberg, wrestling is pinning down outrageous television ratings.

14.   Bowden cited poor television ratings and said people grow tired of seeing the same team win year after year.

15.   A bigger, wider geographic footprint could help television ratings, which are small by standards of other sports, but grew slightly on Fox last season.

16.   A chat that ran a fast break over such topics as respect and fairness and network television ratings.

17.   A slight increase in television ratings from last season indicates a loyal fan base that missed the game during its absence.

18.   ABC is finding it difficult to startle its early morning television ratings from their slumber.

19.   ABC will air eight new prime-time series this September and feature some big-name stars to stem a sharp drop in its television ratings.

20.   Again, it appears the pressure to produce good television ratings might have caused officials to maneuver the seedings and order of the draw.