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The Wide World of Socially Distanced Sports

A few creative suggestions for programming that can safely entertain a television audience during the pandemic
Source: Gary Hershorn / Reuters

With a large part of the nation couch-bound, craving an escape from the news, a collective diversion, or family-friendly TV, the loss of live sports broadcasts could scarcely be more ill-timed. Yes, a rich archive of classic contests lives on YouTube. I’ve already explored great moments in basketball, tennis, and surfing. Still, I crave something that

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