In the old days you used to have to wait until SportsCenter came on and wait longer through the program, not daring to go to the bathroom if there was an obscure highlight that you wanted to see. Now, every league and sport is getting the online religion. If something cool happens like a monster dunk, or a fantastic finish, put it on YouTube or on your own site — and let people share it. That’s how we are able to let you see Paul Casey’s hole in one today — minutes after it happened:
What this means in the long run, we’re not sure. Maybe the end of networks as we know them? I doubt that. But right now it’s good news for sports fans, to be able to get their highlights as soon as possible. Here’s hoping it continues and spreads.
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