During my teenage years at Mainland High, my Dad would get me out of school to go see practice during Speed Weeks. Then came ESPN and we were saved. Probably true, especially for those capable of getting all available Fox cable affiliates. Yes, some elements of the divorce fallout seem silly and avoidable. The only loser is the sports fan.
Word is, the trickle-down effect even reached the ARCA Series.
A few teams reportedly lost sponsorship for their Daytona race when it was learned Fox wouldn't be showing Sunday's race live. That's why you see so many unsponsored races on this year's Winston Cup schedule. I know you're no longer a hockey fan, but I wondered what you think of the NHL giving a point in the standings for an overtime loss, which is the same for a tie. My thinking is, if they want to give one point for an overtime loss, they should give two points for a tie and three points for a win. You might be on to something.