Robert Lipsyte's Concept of "Sportainment" Implies That Televised Sports

Robert Lipsyte's concept of "sportainment" implies that televised sports:

A) are a form of a reality show, with viewers seeing sports contests in the same way that spectators at the stadium or arena see them.
B) are the equivalent of a TV movie that is supposed to be based on a true story but has elements that are manipulated by the producer and director.
C) present sports images to viewers that are unfiltered and commentary that is spontaneous and unaffected by production controls.
D) reflect production values that are not found in entertainment programming on television.