If you haven’t seen any video of the entire TD Garden crowd in Boston singing the National Anthem before the Bruins-Sabres game Wednesday, please, I’m begging you to watch it.
As SportsCenter anchor Neil Everett described it to open Wednesday night’s show, it was “one of the greatest karaoke events in human history.”
I’m devastated about the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday as much as any other American.
But one of the positive things that resulted from the tragedy is how the entire sports community came together this week.
For instance, New York Yankees fans have virtually put aside their historic rivalry with the Boston Red Sox to support the city. All week, some have worn hats with the signature “B” logo and blasted Yankee Stadium’s speakers with Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” a Fenway Park staple.
This is why I want to dedicate my career to sports. It’s more than fun and games; it bridges communities and celebrates unity. Team affiliations can separate people, yet sports fans are still humane enough to set their allegiances aside in the name of sportsmanship and support others in the time of need, even if they’re rivals.
The power of sports is beautiful. And it was on full display all week.
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