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sports networks  

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  • Sports are typically defined as established competitive physical activities, usually governed by an officiating body, in which participants are motivated by internal and external rewards. When considering the networks in sports, this definition provides useful guidelines for understanding the social connections people make through sports. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Networks; Sports Networks]

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