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More Than a Game
From local watch parties to the roar of a sold-out stadium, sports serve as an ever-present cultural force that reaches beyond geographical and political bounds. Although many people think sports fandom is mere entertainment for millions of fans, sports spectatorship has become much more. Sports fandom captivates audiences because it functions as a unifying community, helps shape and develop identity, and triggers deep neurological and physiological responses.
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From local watch parties to the roar of a sold-out stadium, sports serve as an ever-present cultural force that reaches beyond geographical and political bounds. Although many people think sports fandom is mere entertainment for millions of fans, sports spectatorship has become much more. Sports fandom captivates audiences because it functions as a unifying community, helps shape and develop identity, and triggers deep neurological and physiological responses.
WATCH HERE
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