Quote by Michael Mandelbaum

The cardinal sin in sports, what could really wreck it, is not cheating to win, which has gone on forever, but cheating to lose. That threatens a fundamental aspect of sports' appeal, which is their spontaneity. If games are fixed, they're no different from movies they're scripted.

The cardinal sin in sports, what could really wreck it, is n

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This quote highlights the distinction between cheating to win and cheating to lose in sports. While cheating to win has always been present, the real danger lies in intentionally losing a game. This type of cheating disrupts the fundamental element of sports' charm, which is their unpredictable and spontaneous nature. Fixed games lose their authenticity and resemble scripted movies rather than competitive sporting events. The quote emphasizes the significance of maintaining the integrity of sports, as their appeal lies in the genuine, unscripted moments they provide.

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