I can certainly understand the psychological basis for enjoying sports. You get to cheer on people who associate as being part of your group, and watch them com

I can certainly understand the psychological basis for enjoying sports. You get to cheer on people who associate as being part of your group, and watch them compete against people who are "other". This lets you vicariously share the thrill of victory and the despair of defeat. You're also able to form strong emotional bonds with those around you because you're all sharing the same emotional highs and lows. There's also some intellectual satisfaction to be had if you have a good understanding of the mechanics and tactics of the sport; you can analyze what the teams are doing, make predictions, and feel smart when you're right. Personally, I have no interest in letting myself become involved because I think there are many more enjoyable and productive things to become immersed in. I also really dislike being a permanent spectator.