The world of sports is a dynamic universe of entertainment and business - one which draws attention from all corners of the planet. If the total net worth of all of the professional sports teams out there were combined, I'm fairly confident that it would likely be larger than the GNP of some small countries. Sports carry a lot of opportunity for debate and discussion, and often allow for playful (and sometimes not-so-playful) rivalries between people.
Some people put a lot of emotional weight into their favorite sports team. They will paint their houses to match uniforms, name their pets after players, and turn the simple act of watching or listening to a game a sort of ritual. Those sharing a common favorite team may find it much easier to form a bond or friendship.
While I personally have not done anything as drastic as paint my room the colors of my favorite team, I have grown up in a household that frequently watches sports programs, and have developed a significant interest. It was a way of bonding with my father as I grew up, and still serves as a common point of conversation between us.
I chose to write on this beat partially because of the impact which sports have on people. I also chose it because of the speed and rate of which events take place. There are routine games in at least one sport on a weekly basis, and their outcomes all have some sort of meaning to people. When you add team transactions, various off-camera player dramas, and other major changes/events, you have an exciting and engaging atmosphere filled with opportunities for news-writing and reporting.
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This blog is biased. You obviously hate the Giants.
yes, in the sense that i hate the giant's ability to collapse upon themselves and let me down on a regular basis.
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