What sport do you like and WHY do you think you like it?

[Anonymous]

Seriously iv never understood how some people are into certain sports, I know in Europe "soccer" is considered the most popular sport to watch while in the USA "Football" is.

But why do you think people like these sports, I mean if these two sports (and all the others too) were really that interesting than why is it whenever anyone plays either one of them on a pitch with there friends (both really good casual players and not), there is never a flock of people gathered round to watch, truth be told, no one would care let alone be willing to pay money to come and see.

I personally think the reason why people like watching these sports is because they have grew into it and their parents molded their own interests into their kids and so it goes on. Also iv noticed when anyone talks about "soccer", the main topic of conversation will be the actual players themselves and what they are up to and how much a player is worth and the transfers. why never the actual sport of "soccer" itself?, it seems like without all these added extras like country and city teams and managers and in general just all these extra emphasis on making things seem more important, I doubt people would even have an interest in broadcast sports. I think the main appeal is the recording of statistics on games and the fame of the players themselves. If a match didn't mean anything and there was no league, no one would care.

I watch MMA and Boxing and I also enjoy participating in them myself along with any other sport but MMA and Boxing are the only sports that I would also find fun to watch along with physically do.

Whats your opinions?

Updates

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everyone's missed the other point to the question which is what do you think is the reason behind liking the sport you like

[dakotamuller]

I like watching& playing soccer the most, just because ever since I was in gr.2 I've been playing it.. it's great for keeping in shape and it's so much fun. I like how most poeple I know, enjoy talking about it also, but playing as well.

I've liked boxing ever since my brother showed me 2 years ago. So when he started, he said that I should take it up too, except I'd rather watch, but I always keep on thinking about taking it up. Looks liek so much fun, but I have practice with my younger brother.

I enjoy watching hockey but only in the olympics.

I basically like playing or watching every sport except basketball and golf..but from time to time it's fun to play mini putt. I stopped playing basketball in grade.10 because I don't find it fun anymore..

[dakotamuller]

I like watching and playing all those sports because I was closer to my brothers and those were the sports they got me into.. plus I enjoy knowing I'm healthy, rather than unfit and sluggish.

[peace-love-couture]

Football.

I'm from the south,Football is the sport of the south.Whether HS,college or professional,it's a chance to compete,show the best of the best and it's fun to watch.

In the south,HS football is major.I mean,sh*t,when my football team lost freshman year in our last district game,we stood there in silence and cried,the football players cried.I grew up watching it with my dad.And well,I'm from the south.

I enjoy it.It isn't as unpredictable as basketball,another sport I love to watch,but...it entertains me

[sourpatchchik2]

I don't like watching sports on tv...it kinda bores me and I don't see how my dad enjoys it.:/ But I love playing softball, even though I could care less to watch it on television. I go to my school's softball games to support them, and I think it's more entertaining because you actually know the people on the feild, but when I go to a major league game (basketball, football, hockey, whatever.) I think I just go because of all the excitement that goes on there and its a way to get out of the house and stuff.(:

[blackirish]

I've never really liked sports. Except MMA. Even though I don't watch it that much, I have respect for it. I played football in school, but if you're not playing I don't see the point in watching it.

I can't for the life of me understand how people get so hardcore into teams. None of it matters, changes the world, it doesn't teach you anything new. A game 10 years ago is forgotten. If it has absolutely no impact on anything, why would I care? And just think, these guys get paid millions to put a ball through a hoop and run into each other. That's just crazy talk. I would do that for a few hundred bucks easy. Not exactly the hardest job on earth.

[Brando]

I am into both football and UFC. I've watched football since I was real little. I just love to watch it because it's such a tough sport. You have to fight to win that game and it's just great to watch and get into. I watch UFC for the same reason. I used to be into boxing, still watch it occasionally, but ever since MMA got big I've watched it a lot more. It's sport of skill, regardless of what a lot of people think. It takes a lot of training, skill, and stamina which makes it fun to watch. I also will watch F1 races if I happen to see them on TV, but I don't follow it too much.

[Cailleach]

I literally love most sports. Why? Because I grew up with a grandfather and uncle who are also obsessed with sport, and because I'm naturally good at them.

But my favourites would have to be League, AFL, NRL, Cricket, Union, Vollyball, Baseball, Aussie Rules, Athletics, Tennis, Golf, Cycling, BMX, Martial Arts, Boxing, MMA, Kick Boxing, Soccer, Hockey (Grass and Ice), Softball, Motorsports, Snow Boarding, Skiing, Surfing, Gridiron, Lacrosse etc etc... I have a headache, so I can't be bothered to list them all.

[blufrenzy93]

Soccer is my favorite sport :D

I love it because I started at the age of 4

and every time I play, I just love getting on the field, kicking the ball to see if anyone is brave enough to challenge me, and the idea of having a good time.

Every game, I would always tell myself to "have fun" whether I lost or not.

It's just a fun sport overall :] <3

[Totts]

I'm not a huge fan of any sports, though I'll watch some college level basketball from time to time as well as american football. To me it's always been more about finding a team to root for than anything. Obviously if you don't have a vested interest in the sport it's going to be boring. If you find a team and get behind it, however it can radically change your perception about the game.

Except golf, I'd rather watch paint dry.

[TheMondoBurger]

I've always enjoyed a match of football(the real kind). The thrill of every shot. Playing it is also exciting. I agree, you won't remember every detail about it but sports are more of an "in-the-moment" kind of thing. I grew up playing football on the streets so I've always loved it.

[Meedo]

The most rewarding sport that I have played ... and will start again tommorow with it is Karate... tommorow I am starting to experiment with Kyokushin Karate

I like the discipline... the concentration ... thecode the suit , the self confidence it brings , the peace of mind. etc..

i like to watch sports when I have time and they play good. I also like the NBA specifically..

[pezzonovante88]

I am personally uninterested in watching sports. I don't know why, but I find them incredibly boring. I play golf and I swim, but passing a ball around trying to get it in a 'net', while sweating and risking injury really does not appeal to me. I also root for certain Formula 1 teams, but I don't care THAT much. I guess it because I don't come from a big sports family.

[Asker]

Yeah I know what you mean, id rather play most of them than watch, they are boring as hell. If none of this articifical significance wasn't placed behind a ball going in a net, no one would care, at the end of the day it doesn't mean anything. I like watching and playing mma, it always means something when someone punches you in the face. stats don't matter

[Anonymous]

i love hockey<3 I just think it's so much fun to watch because something exciting is happening at every second. plus I love how physical they get. people think it's so easy to skate and chase a puck, but I'd like to see half those people do what these guys do.

[Xenophobia]

I like watching girls volleyball in NCAA solely for the purpose of drooling at their butts in those tight spandex shorts.

[Rose2210]

I've played tennis for four years now, and it's by far my favorite. There's a lot more to the sport than people think, and it really makes you work on your confidence.

[WeaponZero]

Motorcycle racing is pretty much the only sport I like watching. And here's why.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfPM77TsGaA

[lisa16]

I watch baseball, nhl, and I am obsessed with boxing, never miss a fight. I don't care much for the ufc, never found it fun to watch. Boxing is my favorite, then the nhl, and baseball.

[thealpha]

cricket! I juss love to terorize batsman with my high speed delivries!

thou not many people seem to follow cricket here

[Andrew6pack]

American football. Because football give you the biceps and the good looks. Football give you friends, the life any guy would love to have. Wish my parents would have let me play football in high school.

[sweet18]

I ride horses and hopefully want to be on NCAA team (if I don't think the coach sucks).

[iwouldenvyme2]

I like cheerleading and dance

ive been doing them both since I was little