By Aaron Earls
LifeWay Christian Resources
NASHVILLE (BP) — Thanks to wild buzzer beaters and unbelievable upsets, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament has become known as March Madness. For most Americans, however, their attitude toward sports is more mild than mad.
A study released from LifeWay Research March 14 found 52 percent of Americans describe their philosophy of sports by saying, “It’s not whether you win or lose — it’s how you play the game.”
“Most Americans want players to play the game ‘the right way’ and not potentially endanger others simply for the sake of winning,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research. “For example, with growing worries about concussions in football, safety concerns have caused many to reconsider their attitude toward sports.”
Another 40 percent of Americans go beyond sportsmanship within the game to place sports in a broader perspective. They say, “It’s only a game.”
“For more than 9 in 10 Americans, winning takes a back seat,” McConnell said. “They believe there’s more to sports and more to life than achieving victory on the field or court.”
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