Plenty of people watch sports games, when they don't care about either team. And during the Civil War - people actually had picnics and watched the battles. Lots of people watch trials, and have no personal investment in either side.
Jim plays tennis and golf and though he might have favorites he can enjoy the sports he loves for the tcehnical aspects of it. He always admires the brilliant shots. I kinda do too but I have FAVORITES for whom I root. I play neither game so I'm not educated enough to appreciate brilliance! Thank you for your repl WAlt! :)