Larry Ellison gets black mark for Cup theatrics

Now that the America’s Cup is firmly anchored in San Francisco Bay and everyone is trying on blue blazers and captain’s caps, one question remains:

Was this really necessary?

There isn’t any doubt San Francisco is the perfect spot for the races. As Larry Ellison told city officials, the natural aquatic amphitheater, the knockout backdrop, and the cool, upscale region will showcase the sport of sailing. Television will love it, spectators will flock to the shoreline, and as a bonus the boats will be sailing past the Golden Gate Bridge. You can’t beat that.

Ellison’s team should have spared us the last-minute drama and the tough talk from lead negotiator Stephen Barclay, who said the city was “hanging on