Nothing brings people together quite like a sporting event.

Whether it is a game of hoops, a game of pigskin or the "old ball game," thousands of people regularly attend for the sports entertainment aspect. However, another important element of a sporting event is that it provides people with a "friendly atmosphere" and a feeling of belonging to a community.

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