American sport culture is diverse and unique. Sports are incredibly popular in American culture, and each subcategory is composed of a great deal of people dedicated to watching, attending, and participating in the sport itself. Baseball, basketball, football, and hockey are the most popular sports followed in the United States today. They share many characteristics such as dedication to endurance, male-domination, speed, agility, and most of all: hand-eye coordination. These sports continue to be popular not only because of the satisfaction their fans derive from the sport itself, but also because millions of dollars pour into their maintenance. Oftentimes the most popular and successful sports teams are the ones run by multimillionaires with the money to provide better stadiums, create attractive contracts with prospective players, and promote their team.
Game days are a true spectacle. Supporters who have their team playing dedicate a great deal of time and effort into the preparation of game day. Bars fill up with fans, households are decorated, fans paint their bodies, and rivalries divide even the closest of friends. Values convey are oftentimes contradictory. Sportsmanship is countered with segregation, compassion is met with ambivalence. Different fans have different values, and sometimes game days can become ugly. Those supporting opposing teams are subject to trash talk, and there is the potential for competitiveness to turn into anger.
Success is measured in a myriad of ways in sports. A team's win-loss record is a primary indicator of success. The amount of all-stars on a team can also determine how well a team is viewed. If players are breaking records and winning games, a team may be considered especially valuable and successful. A great coach could convey success as well. It entirely depends on the perspective of the players, the fans, and the owners.
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