Two big events in the sporting world happen today, just one week after the “Big One.” Neither event is anywhere near as big as SuperBowl but both are tremendously popular.
The Daytona 500 is enormously popular with racing fans, oddly enough, as it’s the first race of the NASCAR season and not the “championship” race. Perhaps that makes sense as the winner of the Sprint Cup is often determined before the end of the season.
The other event today is the NBA All-Star game. It’s time for the “best” players in the NBA to get together and play absolutely, positively, not a whit of defense for 4 periods while every coach and general manager prays that their players don’t get hurt.
So which one will you be watching: The race, the game, neither, both? Or will you forego sports today to do that other thing? What was it again?
Oh yeah, Valentine’s Day: the day to spend with your sweetheart. Of course, if your sweetie is a sports fan, I suppose you’re all set. 
Michael Venditti
February 14, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Oh my, Nathan… What a question you pose today. The Daytona, The NBA All-Star Game, and/or Valentines Day festivities…
Of course, you can take care of the Valentines Day festivities both early and later to start and cap off the day. A breakfast in bed for your sweetie will keep you safe for most of the day while you sit on the couch, remote in hand, flipping back and forth. Then, end the day with a nice dinner out. Now in business, brother.
Michael Venditti
February 14, 2010 at 3:07 pm
I forgot another spectacular event happening today…
The NHRA 50th Annual Winter Nationals taking place in Pomona CA… Will be televised at 8:00 tonight. (I hope dinner is done by that time…)
Marti
February 14, 2010 at 3:38 pm
No contest here…Daytona 500! Of course, a box of chocolates can’t hurt either…