Sports in the USA

 US Sports Culture

     In the United States, sports play an important role in the representations of people across the country. People take pride and identity in sports and sports can serve as a major spectacle and entertainment for many Americans.
    Among the vast spectrum of sports celebrated and practiced in the U.S., Football, Basketball, Baseball and Hockey are among the most viewed. Together, they average an astonishing 132.7 thousand spectators!
Male dominated sports are what dominate the the sports industry in America. The high levels of competition and intensity, along with all the serious injuries that have occurred during these sporting events are what makes these specific sports so notorious in the U.S.

    'Game days' for many of these sports typically arrive with days worth of high anticipation. Fans throughout the country broadcast their allegiances to these sport teams through various forms, whether it is by wearing their team's colors, throwing a viewing party, or sharing their opinions on social networks, the ongoing themes of competition and masculinity are exerted through their expressions.

    Success in the US sport is merely ever measured in the individual successes and performances of individuals, but rather a collective "team performance". It is not rare to see or hear about the bad plays or negative performances of athletes, as often times these factors outweigh the positive contributions to the game. Successful athletes are not solely a product of their achievement, but also a product of how society perceives them. Whether an athlete is on of off the field/court, fans and the media are constantly viewing them through a magnifying glass.
    It is then fair to say that in the US a 'successful' athlete is often one who receives an abundance of fan notoriety and recognition. Although this can take a series of forms, in essence one can say that a successful athlete is one who goes above and beyond their performance and often contributes to the overall success of their teams achievement. After all, winning is what is truly important in sports in the USA.