By Kyle T. Mosley | SI
Since the beginning of sports, players from opposing teams had disdain for their opponents. When I was growing up in New Orleans, it did not matter if we had a neighborhood or school rivalry, dislike was dislike. But, also, respect was respect. You may have had better players, a football or basketball team, or even a marching band, but all that mattered was the head-to-head competition. Those battles were all the proof you needed. Afterward, you either had bragging rights or shame until the next meeting.
In our sports scene today, the only thing that matters is who can tweet or post the best slams or comebacks. The irony is, some of the social media spats trivial and ended before a fan, player, or supporter touches their keyboards. Most of all, sometimes its because you are being "suckered" into a fight by someone who is going to sit back, watch, and never take sides.
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