TED: Why people love watching sports | Kate Fagan

The video explores the historical sport of pedestrianism and questions why we watch sports. It challenges the biological assumptions that influence sports viewership and highlights the importance of stakes and storylines. The video critiques the media's limited coverage of women's sports and uses historical examples to discuss modern implications for sports culture and equity.

What role do stakes and storylines play in attracting viewers to sports events?

What challenges do women's sports face in gaining media coverage compared to men's sports?

How does the perception of biological differences affect the viewership of women's sports?

Reflect on the historical context of women's sports as discussed in the text. How has it evolved?