1) "Sport elaborates in its rituals with what it means to be human: the play, the risk, the trials, the collective impulse to games, the thrill of physicality, the necessity of strategy; defeat, victory, defeat again, pain, transendence and, most of all, the certainty that nothing is certain - that everything can change, and be changed."
- This statement instantly stood out to me. I have never looked at sports with that perspective before, it makes a whole lot of sence.

2) "Finally, there is the human desire to identify with soemthign larger than oneself. For athletes, it is to be a part of a team, working and sacrificing together to achieve a common goal. For fans, by identifying with a team or a sports hero, they bond with others who share their allegiance; they belong and have an identity."
- I agree with this statement. It says that people want to be a part of something bigger than just oneself, i think that is a very true statement. (It goes on to talk further about that.)

3)"Another consistent finding by sociologists is a form of discrimination known as unequal opportunity for equal ability. This means that the entrance requirements for blacks to obtain college schollarships or to play in professional leagues are more vigorous than they are for whites."
- I dont exactly agree with this statement. I beleive it to be true, but i think it is completly wrong! Racism is overrated and pathetic.