Sports that shouldn't be sports

Does this mean that Cricket isn't a sport? Because in theory they are very similar games.

 

Question, if there is a tournament for a event, would that make it a sport?

 

Definition of sport:
sport (spôrt, spōrt)

noun
a. Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively.
b. A particular form of this activity.
An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively.

If it involves physical exertion, then yes.

 

They have poker tournaments, so I'm assuming that's a no.

 

american football shouldn't be a sport /thread

 

Competitive eating, its more of natural ability then any skill, you cant really improve on it, as the ones competing are naturally able to eat that much

 

Well when you say physical exertion, to what extent do you mean? An extremely large person can exert 'physically' when they play video games. Also, have you even played Dance Dance Revolution or Dance Party? because you exert a lot of energy and its a video game.

 

Curling is the dumbest thing I have ever seen.

 

Are you ok? lol its super popular.

 

You know nothing about Baseball absolutely 100% should be considered a sport.

Poker should not be considered a sport, or Nascar

 

Darts. I'm surprised no-one has mentioned this.. No physical effort required, a whole load of skill, but no physical effort. I's more of a game than a sport, I'd say.

 

I'd agree with this.

 

By JohnK's definition, Chess shouldn't be a sport.

Though I'd say it deserves honorary recognition.

 

NASCAR bcuz no physical ability, and minimal skill

 

Motocross, no athletic skills needed, but racing is still a sport in my book.

 

Is that honestly considered a "sport"?

 

You sound retarded.
I dare you to try and do any of that at a major league level please do it

 

Have you ever raced? I think Nascar shouldnt but seriously. Its exausting... You can feel the workout after riding

 

+1 Pokerfacceeeee

 

Bowling isn't a sport.