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A valid claim of disrespect

By Tim Keown
Page 2

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

The idea of professional athletes gaining motivation from the perceived disrespect of outside forces has always struck me as curious, especially when the disrespect originates from people the athletes themselves don't necessarily respect: the media and fans. If you feel someone doesn't know what they're talking about to begin with, why is it so important to prove them wrong? It has become such a staple of the sports landscape that most of us don't pay attention to it anymore. Unless someone say ...

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