Why do I care about sports?

It's entertainment. Every game is like a movie, but no matter how much you think you know about the game, you just don't know what will happen in the end. Nothing is scripted, and nothing is certain (sometimes it may seem it is). The 4 major sports are all interesting and unique, I like seeing them played at the highest level. Professional sports is the pursuit of excellence. To see it on display during competition is something to be appreciated. To me, pro athletes are real life superheroes. They go out there and do things we can only dream of. I can't hit a curveball, complete a pass into double coverage, stop a 100 mph slapshot in traffic, or try to contain lebron james. Anyone who has played sports can appreciate what it takes for these guys to get to this level.
Why do I care so much about my teams? These guys aren't from philly, and they dont know who I am. At the end of the day, it has no bearing on my life. So why the hell do I watch it on tv, read about it, and so on? When you watch these teams from a young age, they become part of your identity. It's more about sentiment and appreciation of tradition as you get older. You either understand it or you don't. When these men put on a jersey, they are representing you. They're going to play to the best of their ability to try and bring glory to where you live. They provide a distraction from the other crap in your life for 3 hours. The beauty is that it is irrelevant. If your team loses, then oh well they lost, life goes on. But, if they win, BE HAPPY!
Personally, I love the continuous flow and change of sports. The coming and going of different players, great teams, and so on. The highs and lows are what make it interesting. The dismal 06-07 Flyers campaign, made 07-08 that much sweeter. The conclusion of the 34 year Stanley Cup drought in Philadelphia will taste like nothing else when they hoist that big ass trophy come Spring. Just watch.
Another reason to watch pro sports is to see guys go out and get a job done. No excuses or sad stories, they just go out and execute. I love seeing Utley bear down in a deep count, or Mike Richards winning a big draw. Dudes just get it done. They're the best at what they do and they fuckin know it.