Modern technology has revolutionized the way that people interact with different aspects of their lives. The abundance of social networking platforms, such as specialized smartphone apps geared toward certain things, gives a person the ability to do almost anything at the touch of a finger. Because of this, real-life events, previously only experienced in-person or in front of a television, gained the ability to reach the public through other means. A prime example of this is seen in the way sports evolved along with technology.
Along with the invention and widespread usage of television, the Internet has changed the way in which fans are able to experience sport (Woods 1). The Internet is used to supplement televised and live-action sport and has become the leading outlet for those seeking specific information. Social media platforms have furthered discussion based interaction as well as connected professional athletes to regular fans. Opinions, photos, and ideas are shared around the world in seconds between anyone interested in that same topic. An NFL player can answer both the snide remarks and congratulatory messages that are tweeted at them while they play. A pro WNBA player has the ability to effortlessly comment on a fan’s Instagram picture of her. The Internet has created a bridge over the previous gap between regular fan and
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Because of this, the way people interact with different aspects of the sport industry has changed for the better. The Internet allows fans to keep up to date on the current happens of any given sporting event through the push of a button. Thanks to social media, interactive websites, streaming apps, and much more, interaction between sports and the people who enjoy them has been transformed into something much more