Sport

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Sailboats are raced for sport as well as used for general transport
A horse, involved in many sports since ancient times

A sport is a game or exercise that is played to keep humans fit or even just for entertainment. Some examples of some sports are: baseball, horse racing, motor racing, go-karting, mini golf, canoeing, rowing, white water rafting, skydiving, rock climbing, rugby, football, soccer, hockey, basketball, golf, and swimming. They often help to train self-discipline.

Virtues of sport

Besides its obvious physical advantagessport can teach one many virtues, for example fair play and honesty, modesty and acceptance of defeat.

Sport as entertainment

In the United States and Canada, the four main broadcast team sports are American Football, baseball, basketball and hockey. Franchises are spread across the major cities and their arenas attract large audiences. Although many leading players of these sports are rich, they give to charity as well. However, some have had low moral standards, for example OJ Simpson, a murderer.

In the United Kingdom, soccer has long been the most popular team sport and its Premier League is broadcast across the world. Rugby and cricket are also popular. Golf was invented in Scotland and tennis has its main tournament annualy at Wimbledon in London.


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