* 2006 NFL data is Live+7, and 06-07 NHL data is Live+SD, and 06-07 NBA data is through 4/29/07. This represents nationally televised games and not the local ratings for NBA, NHL and MLB.
After falling dramatically in the mid-80's, NFL regular season viewership has recently remained fairly stable compared to the other major sports. And the magnitude of NFL ratings leaves no doubt as to what is America's TV watching pastime.
