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Is Being a Sports Fan a Waste of Time?

Abdo Elnakouri M.A. on February 1, 2021

For many, watching sports is seen as a sad and dangerous waste of time. But being a sports fan is reliably related to happiness, well-being, and even meaning in life.

For many, watching sports is seen as a sad and dangerous waste of time. But being a sports fan is reliably related to happiness, well-being, and even meaning in life.