Great post! You really get to the heart of the matter of what makes sports so magical for fans around the world. There is nothing like being there. Being a part of an event creates a memory that lasts a lifetime. The Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony was this weekend and Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys threw out a stat that is quite telling, only 7% of fans will ever see a game in person. That is mind boggling to me, but when you think about it, it's probably very accurate with all the sports. We all love to watch sports on the tv, but being able to be a part of the spectacle gives you an intimacy that lasts a lifetime.

It's was sad to see Usain Bolt lose, especially to Gatlin, but as always he handled himself with class. I agree that the heavyweight champ and the fastest man in the world hold special places on the mantel, and while boxing has seem to found the man in Joshua to carry the torch in the future, athletics has lost it's most recognizable and polarizing star. Usain Bolt inspired youth the world over with his dominance, smile and out going personality, hopefully one of those kids will emerge and give us a new legacy.