Evil G Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I've been thinking about this topic lately and I want to know what the CCSLC thinks. I think they are, but I'm probably biased. So what are your thoughts? Bruh check out my last.fm And my Rate Your Music Fantasy Teams: Seattle Spacemen (CFA) Signature credit to Silent Wind of Doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C's Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 No. Sports require physical exertion. Occasionally tiring out your index finger by mashing the right trigger over and over doesn't qualify.Video games are an activity. There's nothing wrong with that, it doesn't make them an illegitimate competitive platform, but that's what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchaoss Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Well considering that espn covers Chess, Poker, and billiards, I would call Esports sports. I personally wouldn't mind more coverage for them but man I would hate to see mobas get most of the coverage they are honestly the absolute worst to watch. Kershaw is GOD! Kershaw is LIFE! Kershaw is ALL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfan2015 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 No.Sitting in front of a computer playing some stupid video games are NOT sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportzfan Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 If Esports are sports, then I won't the NBA championship with with the hawks this year, because i won it in NBA 2k careermode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughRiders99 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 It's kind a hard question to answer.If you ask a gamer, they'll say it's a sport because because of this and that.If you ask a non-gamer, they'll likely say it's not a sport because of that and this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil G Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 To those who are saying that because there is no activity involved =/= not a sport, what makes NASCAR a sport then? Bruh check out my last.fm And my Rate Your Music Fantasy Teams: Seattle Spacemen (CFA) Signature credit to Silent Wind of Doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Bowling was a Pan Am Games 2015 event.As to the question at hand... Hells to the NO. @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportzfan Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 To those who are saying that because there is no activity involved =/= not a sport, what makes NASCAR a sport then?experiencing 100+ degrees of heat, turning the cars while pulling up to 3 Gs, doing it for 4+ hours, the amount of skill involved to drive the cars at 200 mph within inches of other cars on the wall. The drivers have to be incredibly fit to last a race, there is a lot of physical exertion that goes into racing these cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan33 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I think it is, but you have to remember that this is a relatively new creation. It's going to take time for E-Sports to have any footing in the televised world of sports.That's why sites like Youtube, Twitch and whatnot are out there... In fact, here's a video of one guy saying we may need to take a harder look at e-Sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Well considering that espn covers Chess, Poker, and billiards, I would call Esports sports. I personally wouldn't mind more coverage for them but man I would hate to see mobas get most of the coverage they are honestly the absolute worst to watch.Entertainment and Sports Programming Network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUcelticsWON95 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 To those who are saying that because there is no activity involved =/= not a sport, what makes NASCAR a sport then?experiencing 100+ degrees of heat, turning the cars while pulling up to 3 Gs, doing it for 4+ hours, the amount of skill involved to drive the cars at 200 mph within inches of other cars on the wall. The drivers have to be incredibly fit to last a race, there is a lot of physical exertion that goes into racing these cars. Yes, thank you. I hate having to explain why racing is a sport to people. I can get why it can be confusing to some, but as someone who races and has grown up around racing, it kind of comes easy to me. Racing isn't really a sport where you have a lot of breaks, and like you said above, it can be very tiring. Your points apply mainly to NASCAR and other top-level, professional racing series, but even local racing can take a toll on you. I think it exercises the mind more than most sports.With that being said, I don't think eSports are real sports. I think "sport" is used as an alternative to "activity"/"competition" a lot. It's competitive and there's a huge marketplace for it, but it's not a sport, at least to me. I have a lot of friends that say that marching band is a sport, to which I also disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Six Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Playing viceo games is not playing a sport. Just because you're competing against somebody else in that game doesn't make it a sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 There is a difference between a game and a sport. Physical exertion seems to be a good defining line. Specifically the level of exertion of one player over another making the difference. "Esports", pretentious name aside, are games. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Six Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 There is a difference between a game and a sport. Physical exertion seems to be a good defining line. Specifically the level of exertion of one player over another making the difference.This is also why golf is not a sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportzfan Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Golf is definitely a sport, it takes so much skill, and even if you are using a cart you do get tired out somewhere between 9 and 18 holes. It does have physical exertion with you swinging the club and just the heat you experience. I will say it's a very boring sport, but it is a sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer15 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 There is a difference between a game and a sport. Physical exertion seems to be a good defining line. Specifically the level of exertion of one player over another making the difference.This is also why golf is not a sport.Have you ever played a round of golf? GTA United(USA) 2015 + 2016 USA Champions/Toronto Maroons (ULL)2014, 2015 + 2022 Gait Cup Champions/Toronto Northmen (TNFF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I say this as someone who enjoys playing video games.They're not sports.Golf, bowling, and auto racing? Definitely sports. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.” Ernest Hemingway.eSports are like the NFL, MLB, NHL, etc. Just games! Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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