Sports
By Lynn Fowler
@lynnief (1203)
Australia
April 13, 2018 11:03pm CST
Except for swimming, I am really not into sports - and even with swimming, I do it only as an exercise that I enjoy, not really as a sport. I detest football and cricket, and never watch any form of sport on TV. All of which puts me totally out of sync with most of Australia, which is one of the most sports-mad countries in the world, and particularly my state, Victoria, which is arguably the most sports-mad state in Australia.
Do you enjoy sports? Do you participate in a sport, or do you just like to watch? What sports do you like?
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
14 Apr 18
I enjoy hockey/NHL but only during the playoffs. If my team makes it to the playoffs I'll follow their progress. Other than that and a few olympic sports, I don't engage with sports too much.
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@lynnief (1203)
• Australia
14 Apr 18
When I was in first year high school we were compelled to try a range of different sports. During hockey I managed to cop a hockey stick across the ear - probably one of the things that helped turn me permanently off sport, and particularly team sports.
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@lynnief (1203)
• Australia
15 Apr 18
@Starmaiden Unfortunately they weren't 50 years ago.
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@LeaPea2417 (36382)
• Toccoa, Georgia
15 Apr 18
I like to swim and take walks for exercise. On the TV, I like to watch the NASCAR car races & I like to watch some of the American Football.
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@just4him (305338)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Apr 18
I do like to watch American football, but only when my team is playing. I'm not really into sports. I do like to swim, and swim most mornings. Today will most likely be the only day this week I'm not at the pool, due to the huge blizzard we had the last three days. I also like to watch the Olympics. There are several sports I make it a point to watch with that.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
14 Apr 18
I only watch NFL football, and even then its not every game of the season, not even half of them. I don't play sports.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
@lynnief I do boxing, muay thai, and mma. I'm also into a bit of running. I play team sports such as basketball, soccer, and futsal.
@lynnief (1203)
• Australia
15 Apr 18
@allen0187 Wow, you are really into your sports!
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@MainerMikeBrown (1373)
• Bridgton, Maine
15 Apr 18
I watch NFL football. I'm a New England Patriots fan.
But it's not my life. And I don't get all depressed and angry if they don't win, unlike some other people.
@lynnief (1203)
• Australia
16 Apr 18
Very sensible. I could never understand how emotional some people get about a game.