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NCAA ratings rocket

Viewing figures for the NCAA are showing big increases on last year, according to the latest ratings.

Coverage of the NCAA tournament on CBS Sports is showing a healthy rise of 29 percent on last year, delivering a national (US) average rating of 5.8 percent compared to 4.5 in 2003.

CBS has an 11-year, $6bn deal with the NCAA to cover the tournament.