Exactly, That is how it works. Particularly in markets where the team OWNS the broadcast venue, like Cleveland, New York and I am sure more than a few others.
I watch the local team, I expect a bit of Homerism. That is part of what they are paid for. It is OUR team in OUR city after all.
11 posted on 09/25/2012 6:32:01 PM PDT by Jim from C-Town
(The government is rarely benevolent, often malevolent and never benign!)