Because sport now is all about money. It is a subject that is easily followed by many people that are easily led and are easily influenced into purchacing goods recommended by the winning sports men.
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I would say that as athletes in general we don't care too much about winning but certain professional athletes cross the line and end up suffering from caring too much. Like the one professional boxer who wouldn't go down. He died the next day. :(
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