Summary: Jonah Keri interviews Jon Wertheim, writer for Sports Illustrated and co-author of the new book, Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won, about Scorecasting; going for it on 4th down; sports ownership; the impact of individual performances; excessive risk aversion; irrational thresholds; the "I" in "team"; whistle-swallowing by referees; icing; Tiger Woods and loss aversion; tennis; and MMA. Plus, the Food Pick of the Week.
