List of top 15 programs on cable networks in the Nielsen ratings for Aug. 17-23

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug. 17-23. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:

Emperor not amused, but teams will get a kick out of new and improved Cowboys Stadium

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had 75,000 paying guests and a few dozen freeloaders over to his new house the other night to watch football. Punters for the visiting Tennessee Titans immediately showed their gratitude by using his $40 million TV set for target practice.

Miami Dolphins’ partnership with Serena and Venus Williams to be announced Tuesday

DAVIE, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ partnership with Serena and Venus Williams will be announced at the team’s training complex Tuesday.

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VERSUS — IAAF World Championships, at Berlin

APNewsBreak: Venus, Serena Williams becoming latest celebrities to own stake in Miami Dolphins

MIAMI — Venus and Serena Williams have found a new sport: pro football.

Jerry Jones ready to unveil gargantuan, luxurious, $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium to the NFL

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jerry Jones could have just renovated Texas Stadium. Or he could’ve built the Dallas Cowboys a nice, new place for about $650 million.

Is Kim Kardashian being pampered by Reggie Bush again?

WASHINGTON - Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush may have reunited, for they were recently spotted together. According to an eyewitness, they were apparently, “all smiles”, when they walked together into a Ruth’s Chris Steak House in New Orleans, reports People magazine.

Baldwin Urges Football Fans To Forgive Vick

ALEC BALDWIN is urging American football fans to forgive shamed quarterback MICHAEL VICK, insisting it’s time to let the star make up for his crimes against animals.

From Macduff to the NFL: Redskins rookie defensive lineman Jarmon is quite an act

ASHBURN, Va. — Here’s a double-feature performance you don’t see often: Play in the school’s spring football game, then dash across campus to perform on stage at the campus theater.

From McDuff to the NFL: Redskins rookie defensive lineman Jarmon is quite an act

ASHBURN, Va. — Here’s a double-feature performance you don’t see often: Play in the school’s spring football game, then dash across campus to perform on stage at the campus theater.

PINK FURIOUS ABOUT VICK’S NEW SIGNING

Animal lover PINK is furious American footballer MICHAEL VICK has signed to the Philadelphia Eagles - because she doesn’t want the convicted dog fighter playing in her home town.

Philbin on ‘Millionaire’ helps save ABC from an embarrassing week in the prime-time ratings

NEW YORK — Regis Philbin has saved ABC again — this time from embarrassment.

List of top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Aug. 3-9

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Aug. 3 -Aug. 9. Listings include the week’s ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An “X” in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

‘The View’ panelist Elisabeth Hasselbeck has 3rd child, a boy, with former NFL player-husband

NEW YORK —Elisabeth Hasselbeck of “The View” is the mother of a third child. Hasselbeck gave birth Sunday afternoon in a New York hospital to a boy, named Isaiah Timothy. She’s married to former NFL player Tim Hasselbeck.

Chargers say ticket sales slow due to economy, warn of looming TV blackouts

SAN DIEGO — Southern California’s only NFL team is having a hard time selling out its games because of the slow economy.

DirectTV 2nd-quarter profit falls; higher costs offset revenue jump from subscriber additions

DirecTV Group Inc., the nation’s largest satellite TV operator, on Thursday reported an 11 percent drop in second-quarter profit as higher customer-acquisition costs offset revenue growth.

Jammin’ more than offensive linemen: Seahawks DT Craig Terrill rocks leading accomplished band

RENTON, Wash. — Craig Terrill has played in the Super Bowl. He’s made millions as a defensive tackle for the Seahawks.

Former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett withdraws clemency request

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett has withdrawn a request for early release from prison so he could pursue an NFL career.

Was Reggie Bush cheating on Kim Kardashian?

WASHINGTON - If rumours are to be believed, socialite Kim Kardashian broke up with NFL star Reggie Bush after catching him red-handed with another woman.

Bengals get first moment in TV spotlight, find attention a little unsettling

GEORGETOWN, Ky. — The black Mercury Marauder with tinted windows backed up to the sidewalk in front of dorm room No. 113. The driver’s door slowly opened, and receiver Chad Ochocinco popped out with a smile, ready to start unloading.

Kim Kardashian says motherhood is in her future

Kendra Wilkinson’s memoir on the way

WASHINGTON - Former playmate Kendra Wilkinson will soon come up with her memoir.

The bombshell plans to write a candid account of her experiences in life, from childhood to her Playboy years, also shooting for the show ‘The Girls Next Door’ and finally her current newly married life.

People familiar with meeting: Vick, Goodell met Wednesday at security firm in New Jersey

Vick’s lawyer says reports suspended NFL star visited strip club are ‘categorically false’

RICHMOND, Va. — A lawyer for Michael Vick says the quarterback did not spend his first night of freedom at a Virginia Beach strip club.

Kendra Wilkinson hates movie dates

WASHINGTON - Playboy Playmate Kendra Wilkinson has revealed she hates it when guys take her out on movie dates.

Marc Anthony become partial owner of American football team

WASHINGTON - Latin singing sensation Marc Anthony, 40, has reportedly become a partial owner of American football team the Miami Dolphins.

Kim Kardashian shocked by racial comments about her relationship

WASHINGTON - Kim Kardashian, who is dating African American NFL player Reggie Bush, says she gets disturbed by racial comments about her interracial relationship.

Singer Marc Anthony joins Gloria Estefan as newest Dolphins minority owner

NEW YORK — New Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross had to be loving the scene: the flashbulbs glittering, the passers-by straining to catch a glimpse, the questions asked and answered in Spanish.

Hall of Famer Michael Irvin says NFL should let Michael Vick resume his career

Now that Michael Vick has finished a 23-month federal sentence for dogfighting, he shouldn’t have to wait too much longer to return to the NFL, Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin said Monday.

Fuhr, Rhoden share second-round lead at Tahoe celebrity golf tournament

STATELINE, Nev. — NHL Hall of Famer Grant Fuhr had two eagles and seven-time champion Rick Rhoden birdied five of the last seven holes Saturday to tie for the second-round lead at the 20th annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Lake Tahoe.

Romo says kids should play multiple sports, not just 1; golf makes him better QB

STATELINE, Nev. — Tony Romo played all kinds of sports as a child, especially basketball, and figures he never would have become the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback if he had concentrated on just one sport as many youths do today.

Terrell Owens counting on TV series to show a side of him that’s closer to reality

BUFFALO, N.Y. — T.O. is the brash, mercurial athlete, a polarizing teammate for 13 NFL seasons. Terrell is the man, shy and sensitive by nature.

Romo leads Tahoe celebrity golf after 1st round with 3-under 69

STATELINE, Nev. — Tony Romo shot a 3-under 69 to take the first-round lead Friday at the 20th annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Lake Tahoe.

Miami Dolphins to make ‘major announcement’ about deal with Marc Anthony; details unclear

MIAMI — Marc Anthony is the latest celebrity musician to join forces with the Miami Dolphins.

Busty Kim Kardashian poses in tiny bikini

LONDON - Kim Kardashian has once again bared it all for a photo shoot.