The official "I hate sports X, Y and Z" thread

[Farrandeelin]

Not a fan of rugby myself. Or tennis, or Formula 1, or International Rules , or Cricket.

[gallsman]

Rugby League, live golf - can only watch highlights, bowls, darts and most horsey sports.

Surprised by all the hated for tennis. Great sport.

[CD]

Tennis. I hate tennis. Spoilt, rich brats grunting at each other. I hate tennis.

[Minder]

Tennis. I hate tennis. Spoilt, rich brats grunting at each other. I hate tennis.

Like Serena & Venus Williams, from the affluent Compton ?

[BennyCake]

Whats wrong with bowls? I don't mind a bit of bowls.

I like tennis, only really watch Wimbledon though. Prefer the women's game, and not for the obvious reason. Don't mind a bit of darts, and the snooker. World c'ship though. Avoid all other tournaments.

[Windmill abu]

Rugby,Tennis, Horse Racing and Ulster Football.

Linfield or Cliftonville?

[Tony Baloney]

There isn't any sport that I hate.

Am I in a minority?

I'm with you. A lot of cricket hate on here but I really like it as the 2005 Ashes series was a beaut.

[gallsman]

I don't understand how anybody can dislike cricket but at the same time claim to enjoy darts. Do people actually enjoy watching ithers play darts or is it all about the atmosphere and the pints?

I'm not a huge fan of cricket but I don't actively dislike it and can appreciate the levels of skill involved. Try naming another sport where at any one time, an individual as to outwit and outplay 11 opponents.

Whats wrong with bowls? I don't mind a bit of bowls.

Just used to hate bowls as it took up a disproportionate amount of time on Grandstand and I never enjoyed it. Definitely has a younger demographic than many people would think though.

Tennis. I hate tennis. Spoilt, rich brats grunting at each other. I hate tennis.

Could swap that for any professional sport really!

[Mayo4Sam]

How can anyone dislike a sport that's brought us McEnroe, Becker, Federer, Agassi, Nadal and Djokovic?? It's an awesome sport.

[theticklemister]

How can anyone dislike a sport that's brought us McEnroe, Becker, Federer, Agassi, Nadal and Djokovic?? It's an awesome sport.

Tennis reminds me of Mayo. They are both only good in two weeks in June.

[5 Sams]

American sports are brilliant. They have been fly enough to design them to make sure there is plenty of excitement and scores to keep spectators entertained. Once you get into baseball it is absolutey addictive. Top class.

Soccer is shite and as for horse racing??? Whats the point unless you're a punter.

[theticklemister]

American sports are brilliant. They have been fly enough to design them to make sure there is plenty of excitement and scores to keep spectators entertained. Once you get into baseball it is absolutey addictive. Top class.

Soccer is shite and as for horse racing??? Whats the point unless you're a punter.

Ah come on........baseball?

[trileacman]

Yank sports are f**king terrible, have tried and failed to get into them numerous times.

There's a damn good reason sports is the only major part of the American culture not to dominate the world (song, dance, tv, film, literature)

[5 Sams]

American sports are brilliant. They have been fly enough to design them to make sure there is plenty of excitement and scores to keep spectators entertained. Once you get into baseball it is absolutey addictive. Top class.

Soccer is shite and as for horse racing??? Whats the point unless you're a punter.

Ah come on........baseball?

I know what you're saying Tickle. Before I went to Canada in the early 90s I thought the same. "What a load of bollix". but I went to see the Blue Jays a few times. I got to understand what was going on and have been hooked ever since. A triple play is one of the most spectacular moments in any sport.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckQJ0V-MLCI

[theskull1]

American sports.....designed arse about face

Short plays to meet tv advertisers demands....cant take "entertainment" products like these seriously. Just vehicles to sell product dressed up as a sport.