What’s the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking:
1 — The Olympic Games have barely begun, so we thought we’d get this one out of the way early: NBC’s insistence on tape-delaying the broadcast for the West Coast is insulting.
Especially with the Games taking place ON the West Coast.
Talking Points is sure it has something to do with advertising revenue and providing a boost for local news broadcasts or some other TV speak. We’re also sure we don’t care about those things.
Sports fans want to see sports when sports are happening. And these days, we’re going to find out the results anyway — even if they aren’t on TV for another three hours.