The difference is that a sports game is generally not being organized by a group that's trying to use those consequences as an intimidation tactic to get what t

The difference is that a sports game is generally not being organized by a group that's trying to use those consequences as an intimidation tactic to get what they want. I could say, "accidents with explosives at fireworks shows accidentally kill people sometimes," but there would still be a difference between putting on a fireworks show and bombing a mall.