Sport and American values are so intertwined that any attack on sport is often interpreted as unpatriotic.

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Sport has been considered as an important part of American culture and values since its inception, and thus any critique or attack on sport is often seen as a challenge to American values itself. This phenomenon is often referred to as the "sporting exceptionalism" of the United States.

Sport and American Values Are So Intertwined That Any Attack