Let's be honest, unless you are involved in the swim meet, probably 90% of the races are boring (to a particular spectator). Just like every heat in Olympic Track-and-Field up to the finals. And most of the NBA regular season (maybe even the first round). And the NHL hockey regular season (it was like it didn't even exist this year)... I hope you are getting the idea. All of these *can* be exciting, if you decide to look for it. A sport is more interesting when there is something on the line, or something new to learn. And less interesting when the writer is moping about wanting to see something else.
I haven't read the article, but I agree that sports writers should concentrate on being journalists, instead of opinion editors. After watching ESPN, a lot of those guys are more interested in being sensational, rather than professional.
Let's be honest, unless you are involved in the swim meet, probably 90% of the races are boring (to a particular spectator). Just like every heat in Olympic Track-and-Field up to the finals. And most of the NBA regular season (maybe even the first round). And the NHL hockey regular season (it was like it didn't even exist this year)... I hope you are getting the idea. All of these *can* be exciting, if you decide to look for it. A sport is more interesting when there is something on the line, or something new to learn. And less interesting when the writer is moping about wanting to see something else.
I haven't read the article, but I agree that sports writers should concentrate on being journalists, instead of opinion editors. After watching ESPN, a lot of those guys are more interested in being sensational, rather than professional.
