With the Olympics lifting even the most apathetic sport fan's spirits it reminded me of the joy that can come from watching sports. As a rule, I do not do that much sport watching unless supremely bored or if I personally know someone involved (or the Olympics are on). If someone I know and like is participating I can watch just about any sport.
Top 5 Olympic Sports (sports I only watch during the Olympics, summer or winter)
5. Curling --screw you for judging me
4. Skiing -- I am always amazed at downhill skiiers, but moguls, aerials, and jumps are fun as well
3. Speed Skating -- I prefer short track to long track, but both are amazing
2. Swimming -- Michael Phelps helps a lot, but I always enjoy Olympic swimming
1. Team Handball -- where do I sign up to play this sport?
Top 5 Sports to Watch on Television
5. Hockey -- especially if it is the NHL playoffs
4. Tennis -- this moves up considerably if Ana Ivanovic is playing
3. Basketball -- better be a fast paced game
2. Soccer -- only if it is high quality -- World Cup, Euro Cup, Euro League, etc
1. Running -- track and field, marathon, road race... I love watching running
Top 5 Sports to Watch in Person
5. Horse Racing -- really, it is the gambling that is awesome but it is a beautiful sport
4. Tennis -- the speed of the game is much more appreciated
3. Hockey -- you really cannot fully appreciate hockey unless you are there
2. Jai alai -- sure, I only have done this once but it was awesome
1. Running -- same as above, but now I get to yell
Top 5 Sports to play (generally shifts as the seasons shift)
5. Basketball -- I guess it is holding on up here, though I haven't touched a basketball since February
4. Tennis -- especially if I am playing the clean winner game with the twins
3. Running -- I'm weird ... depending on if I am running with someone, could be my favorite
2. Beach Volleyball -- as long as no one sucks on my team I always have a blast
1. Ultimate Frisbee -- unless the competition level on the field drops too much, then it gets boring ... just throwing is a blast though
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