The triple axel and double-toe loop performed by American figure skater Sasha Cohen, who finished first in the short program Tuesday night, definitely did wonders for NBC's ratings. But the jumps and spins of the skaters earlier in the night were no match for renditions of ''Midnight Train to Georgia" and ''Reflection" by ''American Idol" contestants on Fox. The network ... (Full article: 709 words)

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