We all know that Americans love their statistics - in sport, obviously. And in finance too.
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Traditionally, sport has looked down at number crunchers, but the reality is that they give sport the financial sustenance it needs.
I mean, sports are big, big, big business.
In sport, Americans are prominent in the Premier League - both on and off the pitch.
I think nowadays it's so easy as an athlete to become a statistic whether or not you lose everything or having trouble or whatever it may be.
Major sports are major parts of society. It's not anomalous to have people who love sports come from other parts of that society.
I've always had an interest in sports across the board.
Economics is about creating win-win situations. But in sports, someone loses.
Baseball has long been a national pastime that many Americans have cherished.
I can't quote stats from another decade. I've got friends that can do that. But I am a huge sports fan. In fact, I enjoy all sports, and when I enjoy a game for five minutes, I'm in it for the whole thing. Plus, I do have some teams I loyally follow.
Americans' addiction to sports, with the NFL at the top, is based on the excitement generated by the potential for the unexpected great play which can only happen with honest competition from great athletes.
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