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Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, was seen wearing a Chicago White Sox cap during a Vatican event, reaffirming his support for the team, which he has supported since his youth, and highlighting his Chicago roots.
The Hallmark movie "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story" is a romantic comedy centered around the Kansas City Chiefs, featuring a love story between superfan Alana and the team's Director of Fan Engagement. The film highlights the deep connection between sports fandom and family, showcasing how the Chiefs are integral to Alana's family's history and traditions. While the romance is typical, the movie's charm lies in its portrayal of genuine sports fan culture and the emotional ties that bind families through their shared love of a team.
In Snyder's Soapbox, the author criticizes the modern trend of sports fans rooting for their favorite teams to lose in order to secure higher draft picks or prospects, arguing that it goes against the essence of sports fandom. The author emphasizes the unpredictability of draft picks and prospects, and urges fans to support their teams through both the highs and lows, rather than succumbing to the "loser mentality."
A Pew Research Center survey of 12,000 adults found that 53% of Americans believe football, not baseball, is "America's sport," with only 27% choosing baseball. The survey also revealed that 62% of U.S. adults do not follow pro or college sports closely, and only 7% consider themselves "superfans" of sports. Despite football being considered the national sport, the survey found that most adults do not closely follow or discuss sports regularly.