The NBC family of networks scored big increases for the final day of the English Premier League season. In other news, ABC had a better performance for its second IndyCar race of the season, and ESPN set a ratings record in Pittsburgh for MLB coverage.

Ten NBC Universal networks combined to earn a 1.6 overnight rating for EPL Championship Sunday, up 79% from coverage on five networks in 2012 (0.9). Last year’s Championship Sunday aired on just two Nielsen-rated networks — ESPN2 and Fox Soccer — and earned a combined 0.2 overnight. On NBC alone, the Manchester City/West Ham United match earned a 0.7 overnight. (NBC Sports Group Press Box)

The inaugural IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Indianapolis earned a 0.9 overnight rating on ABC Saturday afternoon, a 50% increase over the network’s season opener from St. Petersburg (0.6). There was no comparable IndyCar telecast last year or in 2012. (Sun. overnight from Sports Business Daily)