do you think politics and professional sports have anything in common?
83921
Yes they both put on a good "show"
757362
Yup.  I never would have guessed that "Politics & Government " would have anything to do with "Law". After all,Politicians and Bureaucrats are about as lawless as anyone.
318727
Definately the ultra left wing extremists...but neither Democrats or Republicans...there's just a WHOLE lot of IDIOTIC name calling going on by people on the SAME TEAM lately.  And by same team I mean AMERICANS.\n\nTry balance.  If you need a fight, try watching sports.  But keep the stupid polarization out of politics.\n\nI WOULD ADD:\n\nMost of you get your political "expertise" from Comedy Central making this obviously rigged question as stupid as every answer but mine.\n\nToo bad their's no Soviet Union anymore for all you lemmings to wallow home to.
615356
Having a professional sports team in your city is good for the that city's economy.  The city is hoping to benefit from the tax revenue genrate both by the team's operation and by associated businesses.  Also don't underestimate the importance of the ego's of a city council and mayor, gaining a Pro-Sports team brings prestige, losing a team brings shame (and loses votes).
599122
Um.....I'm pretty sure they have no relation. If they did they'd make a whole lot more jokes on SportsCenter about it, they love you weave those little things in so since i've never heard it i don't think it's true. (I watch SC Daily and it's never been metioned).
166479
I think it is possible as long as both are very mature about it. Respect each others political stance and agree to disagree. Politics is not a religion, politics is politics. I think people get to emotionally involved when it comes to politics. It is best to seperate your emotions and political viewpoints. Also, don't call each other stupid for having a certain viewpoint!
181740
political????\n oil,relgeion, bush
555621
Yes- just this past year Tiger Woods had played his tornament in honor of his father... whom he loved dearly!\nAnd it's not very common in Sports- much like baseball and football, for players like that to be so close to their dad.\nTrue- you hear sometimes, a player playing in the game the day after his dad died to honor him, but noone has ever spoken like Tiger Woods... and not to be racists or to offend anyone, but Tiger Woods is from black decendent- even more immotional for someone from that kind of background just goes to show how much more people have to realize thier relationships with their parents- ecpessially in the black community where it's not so commmon!\nPeople should learn to emulate Tiger Woods- he truly is a star! (- and I'm not even so much into golf, I do keep track of his records though)
227073
It's very possible that ALL pro sports are "fixed", but highly unlikely.  There is just too much media scrutiny and someone always talks, just look at the steroids thing in baseball.
1094147
relations to sports/football, please???????????
1087481
Why not, politics is basically a popularity contest anyway... would be nice to see them have to work at what they 'choose to do'.
44403
Rugby, Cricket, miscelaneous martial arts, video game championships, Golf, Billiards,skateboarding, hang gliding, competitive eating, and soon baseball will have a world cup and not be in the olympics.  More I'm sure, but can't think of at the moment.
316265
Me.  I like amercain football(my favorite are ny gaints and maimi dolpins), basketball(ny knicks), hockey(nj devils), baseball(ny mets and boston red sox), boxing, golf, olympics, scorrer, nscar, etc.  All I watch is sports.  When I get up in the morning, I watch Sportscenter, when I eat my diner I watch Sportscenter, and when before I go to bed I watch Sportscenter.  I have psoters with I my favorite sports stars, majority of my clothes are sports related.  Majority of my desscaion with people have to do with sports.  My favorite activaity is going to a sports event. I...well you get the picture.
696898
what does this have to do with politics?
55098
Good question! For the same reason that Chess is considered a sport.
1050987
WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH SPORTS
109062
Yes they are, as are the arts. Sports teach students teamwork, which is an essential employment function.