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What are some common misconceptions that people have about sports? ~

Posted - May 8, 2019

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  • 46117
    That they are primarily for men.

    That winning is the point

    That good sportsmanship is not important

    That pro athletes have a cushy life with no problems

    That athletes are automatically heathier than the rest of humanity
      May 9, 2019 1:08 AM MDT
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  • 16365
    That sports are fun.
    Golf is tedious. The only thing more tedious than playing golf is watching somebody else play golf.
      May 9, 2019 1:53 AM MDT
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  • That they are anything more than kids games played by over paid adults to entertain the hopelessly bored.
      May 9, 2019 4:41 AM MDT
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  • 44366
    Jersey numbers are the same as the player's IQ. (grammar?) Exception...David Robinson, Naval Academy graduate.

    This post was edited by Element 99 at May 9, 2019 7:13 AM MDT
      May 9, 2019 7:08 AM MDT
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  • 53019

      (player’s players’)

    Plural noun, apostrophe placement is different.
      May 9, 2019 7:11 AM MDT
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  • 44366
    Yep...good catch.
      May 9, 2019 7:14 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    that everyone likes sports
      May 9, 2019 4:54 PM MDT
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