The Beautiful Mess of Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate (and Hate to Love)

The Beautiful Chaos of Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate (and Hate to Love)

Confessions of a Recovering Bandwagon Jumper Look, I gotta admit something. I’m a fair-weather fan. There, I said it. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it’s true. I’m that guy who suddenly becomes a die-hard fan when a team is winning, then vanishes when they’re not. I mean, who hasn’t done it? Right? But … Read more

The Beautiful Mess of Being a Sports Fan: My Love-Hate Relationship with the Game

The Beautiful Chaos of Being a Sports Fan: My Love-Hate Relationship with the Game

Why I Still Cry Over Sports (And You Should Too) Look, I’m gonna be honest with you. I’m a mess. A complete, unapologetic, sports-obsessed mess. And I’m not ashamed of it. Not one bit. You see, I grew up in a house where sports were basically a religion. My dad, let’s call him Marcus, was … Read more