Bob Greene : What explains why Americans watch sports so intently ? He says professional athletes bore us with steroid and scandal stories . Greene : We watch for the greatness the greatest athletes can achieve . He says it reflects the top - notch effort everyone can afford to contribute .
Bob Greene : What explains why Americans watch sports so intently ? He says professional athletes depress us with steroid and scandal stories . Greene : We watch for the greatness the greatest athletes can achieve . He says it reflects the top-flight effort everyone can strive to contribute .