There are a lot of things that need changing in the sports world. For instance, the NFL's regular-season sudden-death playoff (the college overtime method works best), the Bowl Championship Series (a 16-team playoff is needed) and 8:30 p.m. Eastern time starts for World Series games.
One event that shouldn't have been changed is the Breeders' Cup, which is run this weekend. Last year, one of horse racing's biggest events switched from a single day of racing on a Saturday to a Friday-Saturday affair. And I'll bet the casual fan has lost patience with the event.
"It's the best two days for betting," said veteran handicapper Todd Schrupp, an analyst for racing network TVG. "But with 14 races and two days, you've got to absolutely set something aside that you won't bet so you'll have something left for the Classic.
"Otherwise, you can be tapped out before you get to the really big race. There's so many races, it's really hard."
Did the Cup organizers ever hear of the "less is more" theory? It's apparent that greed – "if one day of racing is great, why not have two?" – got the best of them because they ruined a good thing.
What to do
NBA: Rockets at Kings, 7 p.m., Arco Arena: It's your first chance to see Ron Artest in a Rockets uniform, so get the booing (or cheering) out of your system now.
What to surf
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGL3qigrgqk Go to YouTube for a refresher course on Ron-Ron's music.
What to watch
Baseball: World Series Game 2, 5 p.m., Ch. 40: Even a Kings exhibition with Artest can't beat the Series.
Wednesday's results
World Series • Phillies 3, Rays 2 Phillies lead series 1-0
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