{
  "id": 12521972,
  "title": "No live stream for outdoor hoops exhibition 'plain stupid' - Ken Broo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/no-live-stream-for-outdoor-hoops-exhibition-plain-stupid-ken-broo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T02:15:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-live-stream-outdoor-hoops-021512573.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CBS Sports journalists Jon Rothstein and Cincinnati sports icon Ken Broo are among those who find it unfortunate that there won't be a live video stream for the CareSource Invitational exhibition games planned for the outdoor basketball court at Mason's Lindner Family Tennis Center. The event, which aims to raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention, is set to feature Cincinnati vs. Ohio State at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, and Xavier vs. Dayton at 5:30 p.m.\n\nAccording to Rothstein, the exhibition game doubleheader in Mason, Ohio, has been met with disappointment due to the absence of live stream coverage. He tweeted, \"THE EXHIBITION DOUBLEHEADER OF CINCINNATI/OHIO STATE AND XAVIER/Dayton on Wednesday in Mason, Ohio,\" expressing his dismay. ESPN and other major networks, he argues, often cover mundane activities like cooking dinner or mowing lawns, yet they fail to provide live coverage for this significant mental health-focused event.\n\nBroo echoed Rothstein's sentiments, describing the situation as \"more than inconceivable\" and \"just plain stupid.\" He questioned the lack of television coverage, emphasizing the importance of the event in raising awareness and funds for an essential cause. The games are anticipated to be relocated to UD Arena in Dayton should inclement weather interfere. This outdoor basketball event marks the first of its kind held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, which previously hosted the Cincinnati Open in August.",
  "summary": "\"Why wouldn't a promoter/organizer of this event have some sort of TV coverage?\" Ken Broo tweeted. \"It's just plain stupid.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "No live stream for CareSource Invitational exhibition games",
    "Cincinnati vs. Ohio State game at 3 p.m. on Oct 7",
    "Xavier vs. Dayton game at 5:30 p.m. on Oct 7"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The absence of live streaming for the CareSource Invitational exhibition games undermines the event's goal of raising awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention, sparking criticism from sports personalities.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "No live stream for outdoor hoops exhibition 'plain stupid' - Ken Broo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/no-live-stream-for-outdoor-hoops-exhibition-plain-stupid-ken-broo-12521973",
        "published": "2026-10-07T02:15:12.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}