different strokes for different folks.
for some people, sports is one of the few “kosher” outlets. for some people, sports is not kosher to begin with.
you decide what level youre on.
i think its pathetic when yeshiva boys come home just to watch the superbowl [IT HAPPENS] not just because of the definitely-not-kosher-ads, but also because sports for many boys is an obsession, and i think an obsession with anything is PURE AVODAH ZARA. an obsession with a player, or a team, is an insane idea. it doesnt make sense logically, when you think about it. the only obsession we should be having is with Torah and limud haTorah.
btw, were not talking addiction here. different story for a differnet thread.