Sports are a great outlet for human tribalism. People like to group themselves against a common enemy. This is a nonviolent way to do it. I also enjoy demonstrating my athletic abilities and skill in competitive settings. If you’ve ever been good at the sport, you’re more likely to enjoy watching.
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This is true. I do enjoy the sport of it all for sure, and athletics & teamwork are so fundamental to the healthy human experience. I much enjoy seeing my kids learning to play or seeing a college team of actual students with such talent. When I observe it play out in a stadium with brands and owners I tend to get very distracted & cynical about the big business of it (esp. when it’s politicized at all) vs the sportsmanship itself.