Boca Raton-The sports world is filled with maddening subject matter. In Anabolic Stories’ newest feature, three annoying issues are discussed.
ESPN goes TMZ:
ESPN calls itself the “worldwide leader in sports.” Evidently, divorce court is a sport.
On its website, the network posted details of a Barry Bonds’ upcoming divorce. Subsequently, the article recounted the slugger’s marriage history.
While tasteless outlets, like TMZ and People Magazine, will never stop destroying families, invading private lives, and turning pages into toilet paper, these types of posts do not belong on “reputable” companies’ spaces.
Becoming a celebrity should not require one to surrender all privacy. It should not be a prison sentence for their children. Frankly, nobody should be subjected to having every restroom visit placed under the microscope.
Leave them alone. Bequeath the gossip to the trashy publications.
Hyperbole:
The Canadian Olympics women’s hockey team celebrated its gold medal victory by bringing alcohol and cigars on the ice. They draped themselves in their country’s flag and lay on the ice looking skyward.
The public lambasted them for a poor display of sportsmanship (well, sportswomanship).
Were there actions immature? Yes. But, the outcry has reached ridiculous proportions.
First, the women brought out the champagne and stogies when all fans had exited the arena. They did not notice that an Associated Press photographer remained in the building. Contrary to popular belief, they did not intend to “party hard” openly.
People need to lighten up. Although this was not a display of humility at its best, IOC “investigations” and Richard Nixon-like scorn is excessive.
Bias Olympics Coverage:
Putting a Canadian spin on the Olympics is acceptable. However, Canada’s Olympics consortium’s broadcasts have been irritatingly bias. The focus is too nationalistic.
A Canadian who wins the bonze medal should not receive more attention than the gold medallist. The broadcasters ought to quit being fans and let the events speak for themselves.
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