Ratings for NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Sunday accelerated, although the numbers for Monday's conclusion to the race are not yet known, as of this podcast.  Also good news for the NBA All-Star game.  Here are the links to the stories I covered in this edition of the Sports Media Beat.

NASCAR ratings

NBA All-Star game

Commissioner Adam Silver

NBC's streaming services at odds?

IMG Arena and NHL expand deal

Sinclair turns to streaming for Regional Sports Network

MLB and players association could cut back their video

Mike Breen and Michael Wilbon receive Curt Gowdy Award

Marv Albert not ready to retire

Dan Lovallo's interview with legendary Curt Gowdy