Give the people what they want: The NBA takes a step toward letting viewers watch games on whatever device they want. Jay Cowit and David A. Arnott talk about how sports is both driving and following modern media trends.
The SportsBusiness Journal first reported on the NBA’s plan to allow local streaming of games. (Disclosure: David works for BizJournals.com, which shares a parent company with SBJ.)
The Telegraph (UK) posted the relevant footage of Kevin Spacey’s speech about choosing to distribute a television series on Netflix.
Roger Goodell’s quote about an NFL team playing in London, as passed on by ESPN, was: “I want both (London and L.A.), but it doesn’t matter which one is first.”
There are several hundred videos showing Mike Tyson knockouts on YouTube, but here’s a solid clip show, and don’t watch the Jake Brown video unless you’re prepared to see a guy hit the ground from five stories up.
The Creamy Middles Podcast is a weekly discussion attacking the belly issues of sports -- ideas that go beyond wins and losses. Jay Cowit usually produces it, though David may occasionally step in. Music is either royalty-free, by J. Cowit and the Ruthless Orchestra, or 29 Sunset. Subscribe in iTunes or in another podcatcher with this RSS feed.
I know a toddler who has an amazing imagination. Yes, many toddlers have amazing imaginations, but this little girl actually plans things long in advance. For instance, take a look at the Halloween treat she designed and her mother helped her put together.
It’s a caterpillar! A cookie, fluff, pretzel caterpillar!
