Professional Sports: The Original Reality TV

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Published: July 14, 2009

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... sports, first and foremost, are a form of entertainment.

I would like to think of them as the original "reality television" shows. 

There are pre-and post-game interviews and analysis, daily newspaper articles, 24-hour a day sports channels, and instantly updated coverage via the internet. 

Game coverage is filled with interesting facts, such as hobbies, statistics, and history.

It reminds me of watching an episode of Survivor; there are re-caps, previews, and behind-the-scenes interviews to gather all of the gossip.

The sports world is also filled with commercials, endorsements, and numerous outlets to feed the tremendous interest in today's athletic environment.

This attachment to sports provides a bridge to the average fan, allowing one to maintain at finger's length, a pulse on the players and teams of interest.

To take several steps back from my emotional attachment to the Kansas City Chiefs, ...

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