Fox Sports 1 Reaches New High, But Trails ESPN

Fox Sports 1, a new 24-hour sports network, aims to challenge ESPN by securing live sports rights. Despite achieving a record viewership of 4 million, it pales compared to ESPN's numbers. Initially targeting ESPN, Fox Sports 1 now focuses on competing with smaller networks like CBS Sports and NBC Sports. The network plans to grow over the years and aims to secure major sports rights deals post-2020 to enhance its competitiveness.

What was the viewership milestone achieved by Fox Sports 1 during the National League playoffs?

• 2 million viewers

• 5 million viewers

• 3 million viewers

• 4 million viewers

How many times has ESPN reached the same viewership number as Fox Sports 1 in the same period?

• 200 times

• 50 times

• 100 times

• 150 times

What was Fox Sports 1's initial approach to competing with ESPN?

• Focusing on local sports

• Mocking ESPN's coverage style

• Partnering with ESPN

• Ignoring ESPN completely

Which sports networks does Fox Sports 1 need to compete with before challenging ESPN?

• CBS Sports and ABC Sports

• ABC Sports and NBC Sports Networks

• CBS Sports and NBC Sports Networks

• NBC Sports Networks and ABC Sports

What is crucial for Fox Sports 1 to become a major competitor to ESPN in the future?

• Hiring more sports analysts

• Securing major sports rights deals

• Increasing their social media presence

• Launching a new sports channel